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.
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Lunchtime Recital, Danny House
8 March 2027
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A selection of our recordings:
Fazil Say ‘Kumru’
Benedikt Brydern, Bebop for Beagles no.1
Vivaldi, Four Seasons: Summer movement 3
Bartok Duo no.28 ‘Sorrow’
Gliere, 8 pieces op.39 ‘Etude’
Repertoire
J.S.Bach – Two-Part Inventions
Bela Bartok – 44 Duos
Bjarne Brustad – Capricci for Violin and Viola
Benedikt Brydern – BeBop for Beagles
Robert Fuchs – 12 Duets op.60
Reinhold Gliere – 8 Pieces Op. 39
Handel, arr. Halvorsen – Passacaglia and Sarabande
Bohuslav Martinu – Three Madrigals
Mozart – String Duos no.1 in G Major and no.2 in B flat Major
Mark O’Connor – FC’s Jig and Appalachian Waltz
Fazil Say – Kumru
Caroline Shaw – Limestone and Felt
Jean Sibelius – Duo in C major and Raindrops
Antonio Vivaldi – Summer mvt 3 from the Four Seasons
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.
