The Capricci Duo was formed in order to explore the musical possibilities offered by the violin and viola format. Alongside established classical repertoire we will be experimenting with new compositions and novel arrangements from across a variety of musical styles. The simplicity of the two instruments together offers a more intimate and direct concert experience.
Capricci: whimsy; a style of music that is free and unhindered by the established rules.
Latest News
Look out for new YouTube recordings coming in the New Year!
Morning Concert at Morden College
09:45am, 30th November 2024
Evening Concert at Danny House
9th June 2025
Media
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Or listen here:
Bach Three-Part Inventions, No 8 in F Major
Mozart G Major, 2nd Movement
Martinu Duo No 1 ‘Three Madrigals’, 1st Movement
Repertoire
Caroline Shaw – Limestone and Felt (arr)
Jean Sibelius – Duo in C major, Raindrops (arr)
Mark O’Connor – FC’s Jig, Appalachian Waltz
Bela Bartok – 44 Duos
Bohuslav Martinu – 3 Madrigals, Duo no.2
Bjarne Brustad – Capricci for Violin and Viola
Reinhold Gliere – 8 Pieces for Violin and Cello
(arr by Porfiris)
Robert Fuchs – 12 Duette op.60
Handel/Halvorsen –
Passacaglia and Sarabande
J.S.Bach – 2 Part Inventions for Violin and Viola
Mozart – String Duo no.1 in G Major
About
Mackenzie Richards was born in Canada and moved to England to study music. She attended the Royal Academy of Music in London and has since been a busy freelancer working with major orchestras including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. As a session musician she has worked on film soundtracks and recorded for pop and jazz music, including a collaboration with the Orient House Ensemble with concerts at Ronnie Scott’s in London and the Brecon Jazz Festival. She currently teaches in London alongside her performing schedule.
Julian Latham studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and the University of Manchester and now works with various ensembles including the BBC Concert Orchestra and the English Chamber Orchestra. His other freelance work has included touring Europe as solo fiddle with Michael Flatley’s show Lord of the Dance and playing for a season with the Indian Symphony Orchestra in Mumbai.
