Schubert Ensemble of London

The Schubert Ensemble has established itself over 30 years as one of the world’s leading exponents of music for piano and strings. Regularly giving over 50 concerts a year, the ensemble has performed in over 40 different countries. It has over 80 commissions to its name, has recorded over 30 critically acclaimed CDs and is familiar to British audiences through regular broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. Their St. Cloud program will include works by Dvorák, Fauré and British composer Huw Watkins. The audience is invited to meet the performers at a post-concert reception.

The ensemble is comprised of members: William Howard, piano; Simon Blendis, violin; Douglas Paterson, viola; and Jane Salmon, cello.

“…..they gave a performance so forthright and passionate that at times it sounded as if a chamber orchestra were playing. A hugely impressive concert.” – The Strad

“…ravishing in its effortless singing lines and interplay…” – Yorkshire Post

PLEASE NOTE: GPS mapping systems incorrectly indicate that FUMC is on North Pine Cone Road, but the address is 1107 Pine Cone Road SOUTH, Sartell, immediately south of the Heritage Drive intersection. (Lat 45.604533, Lon -94.229673) See the FUMC website for further help locating FUMC. http://www.fumcscr.org/

This activity is funded, in part, by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature, through a grant from the Central MN Arts Board, with money from the State’s general fund. This organization is funded, in part, by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Central Minnesota Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Additional funding is provided United Arts of Central Minnesota.