The brochure for the current season of Inverness Chamber Music concerts shows that the date for the concert by Liquid Architecture is Wednesday 18th January, and that the venue is Inverness Town House. Because of other commitments for this excellent ensemble of young musicians, the Inverness concert has had to be changed to Tuesday 10th January 2012 at 8.00pm.

This is a rare chance to hear a live performance of the wonderful Schubert Octet. It will be preceded by an absolute, if lesser known, gem of the Octet written in 1933 by Howard Ferguson (log onto YouTube and listen to parts of it – you will be captivated).

Earlier this month, the Main Hall of Inverness Town House, our usual concert venue, suffered considerable damage and currently it is undergoing restoration work. The Highland Council has advised that it is very doubtful that these repairs will be complete by 10th January, and therefore the Liquid Architecture concert has been moved to St Stephen’s Church in Southside Road where street parking is available.  We are most grateful to St Stephen’s for coming to our rescue. Please note these two changes in your diary.

February sees one of the undoubted highlights of the 2011-2012 Season, a performance of the complete cycle of Beethoven Cello Sonatas in a joint promotion with our sister organisation, At One With Music.

Cellist Robin Michael and pianist Daniel Tong, both highly regarded soloists and chamber musicians on the London music scene, will play Sonatas No 1, 3 and 4 as well as the transcription of the Horn Sonata, at an evening concert for Inverness Chamber Music on Wednesday 15th February at 8.00pm in Inverness Town House.

The following day, Thursday 16th February at 1.00pm in the same venue, At One With Music will present Robin and Michael playing Sonatas No 2 and 5.

ICM is offering a joint ticket for these two concerts which will save you money. Prices are:  Adults (including senior citizens) £15, Eden Court Friends £14, Students etc £4, and ICM Season Ticket holders £4.

This ticket is not available from Eden Court Box Office – contact James Munro (01463 710363 or jamesmunro24@aol.com) for details. Alternatively, the ticket will be available on the door at the Liquid Architecture concert on 10th January, at the At One With Music concert by Allan Neave (guitar) and Robert Irvine (cello) in the Town House on Tuesday 24th January at 1.00pm, and also at the first concert of the cycle on 15th February.

Source: James Munro