Featured Instrument – Cello: Rebecca Hepplewhite

The cellist Rebecca Hepplewhite opens Series 17 of Borough New Music, curated by pianist Matthew Schellhorn. Her programme shows the versatility of the solo cello, with works ranging from Thea Musgrave to Sally Beamish, and including John Tavener’s beautiful ‘Chant’. This lunchtime recital also includes two new commissions receiving their World Premieres: one by Marco Galvani (b. 1994) and Rebecca’s husband, Russell Hepplewhite (b. 1982).

“Rebecca has a sumptious and mahogany tone and bold arresting sound, and plays with both power and delicacy as required.” – Fanfare Magazine
Programme:
Marco Galvani (b. 1994): New Work (2018) World Premiere
Nimrod Borenstein (b. 1969): Soliloquy op. 59 (2012)
Thea Musgrave (b. 1928):D. E. S – In Celebration (2016)
Szymon Brzóska (b. 1981): The Wanderer (2009)
Colin Riley (b. 1963): something in our minds will always stay (2013)
Timothy Salter (b. 1942): Scintilla (2003)
Sally Beamish (b. 1956): Gala Water (1994)
John Tavener (1944-2013): Chant for Solo Cello (1995)
Russell Hepplewhite (b. 1982): New Work (2018) World Premiere