Celebrity Concert: Sarah Jane Bradley viola; John Lenehan piano

Chester Music Society

SARAH JANE BRADLEY viola
JOHN LENEHAN piano
J S Bach Viola da Gamba Sonata No 2
Rebecca Clarke Viola Sonata
Benjamin Dale Romance
Brahms Viola Sonata Op 120 No 2
As a distinguished chamber musician Sarah-Jane has toured throughout the world and has been invited to participate in many festivals, including the prestigious Marlboro Festival in Vermont (1992) and Kuhmo Festival in Finland (2001), as well as the Moments Musicaux Festival in Normandy in August 2008. She was a founder member of the Leopold String Trio (1991-9), a member of the Sorrel Quartet (1999-2005) and Fidelio Piano Quartet. More recently Sarah-Jane has been invited to join the London Soloists Ensemble.
Praised by the New York Times for his “great flair and virtuosity” and the London Times – “a masterly recital” – John Lenehan’s performances and recordings have been acclaimed throughout the world. As a soloist he has appeared with orchestras at home and abroad. John Lenehan has collaborated with many leading instrumentalists and is recognised as an outstanding chamber musician.