BEETHOVEN FOR ORANGUTANS
On Tuesday 14th February 2012 we held a very special evening of classical music with multi-award winning musicians Katie Stillman (violin) and Simon Lane (piano).
The concert was held at the Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, Oxford's most intimate music venue, with pieces by composers including Massenet, Beethoven, Elgar, Gershwin and Respighi.
"We are delighted to be involved in fundraising for SOS," says Katie. " We have designed the concert for the enjoyment of both regular concert goers and people who come simply to support this good cause. We will begin with a more traditional violin and piano recital then continue after the interval with a more relaxed Salon-style evening, so we can chat to the audience, sharing the stories of these virtuosic and often sentimental works which gave the composers their chance to shine."
Katie and Simon have performed at venues all over the UK, including Wigmore Hall and the Purcell Room.
All proceeds to SOS, supporting our work to protect critically endangered Sumatran orangutans and their rainforest home.
Listen to an interview with Katie Stillman on BBC Oxford (scroll along to 1:35).
Find out more via the SOS blog.
PRAISE FOR KATIE STILLMAN AND SIMON LANE:
"Combined tenderness, wistful nostalgia and red-blooded passion in an interpretation of terrific distinction and compelling emotional force." Daily Telegraph
"Sensitive and passionate musicianship matched by an excellent technique, the result being utterly persuasive performances" Philip Dukes
Locally produced wine from the award-winning Bothy Vineyard was available at the event.
