Concert and Annual General Meeting

Aurras Duo

28th August 2026 at 7.30pm. Falkirk Trinity Church

Fiona Sweeney (flute)
Ben Eames (piano)

Hailing from Scotland, the Aurras Duo formed in 2021. They share a passion for performing lesser-known repertoire alongside old favourites.
Fiona is originally from Glasgow. She completed her undergraduate degree at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with first-Class Honours.
Ben grew up, surrounded by creativity, at the foot of the Ochil Hills. He discovered a love for music when his parents were offered an old piano. Ben completed a Masters of Music in piano performance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. He co-hosts the award-winning “Ear to the Ground” Podcast, bringing Scotland’s flourishing contemporary classical music scene to a wider audience.
Programme:-
Pierre Sancan: Sonatine for Flute and Piano
Erwin Schulhoff: Flute Sonata
Amy Beach: Romance, Op. 23
Otar Taktakishvili: Flute Sonata in C Major

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The All Sorts

11th September 2026 at 7.30pm. Falkirk Trinity Church

Barbara Cole-Swinard (soprano)
Sarah Shorter (mezzo-soprano)
Grace Wain (mezzo-soprano)
Jane Monari (mezzo-soprano)

The All Sorts were born in the back of a car, founded by four touring opera singers who wanted an excuse to hang out more. Sarah, Jane, Grace and Barbara decided to “give the a cappella thing a try” and discovered they were rather good at it!
Barbara Cole-Swinard comes from Canada and specialised in singing Disney from age 4. She moved to Glasgow to attend the RCS and balances opera singing with moonlighting as “the one who sings the high notes” for the All Sorts.
Jane Monari hails from Philadelphia, completed her BMus at Julliard and studies opera at the RCS.
Sarah Shorter was pressured to take singing lessons at the age of 10. It’s a slippery slope; she graduated from the Royal Academy of music in London and moved to Glasgow for love, liberty and close harmony.
Grace Maria Wain graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music before moving to Scotland.
Programme: -
Traditional: Ye banks and braes
Traditional: In praise of Islay
Traditional: Flow gently sweet Afton
Traditional: My love is like a red red rose
Vaughan Williams: Silent noon
Rodgers and Hammerstein: Some Enchanted Evening
Gerry Goffin and Carole King: One fine day
Pat Ballard: Mister Sandman
Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt: Dream a little dream
Harold Arlen: Over the rainbow
Bart Howard: Fly me to the Moon
Brian Wilson and Tony Asher: God Only Knows
Roger Nichols and Paul Williams : Rainy Days and Mondays
Billy Joel: And So it Goes
Luther Dixon and Willie Denson: Mama said
Marve A Fisher: Just an old fashioned girl

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Anniversary Concert with Alasdair Beatson and Maria Wloszczowska
Featuring New Composition by Electra Perivolaris

2nd October 2026 at 7.30pm. Falkirk Trinity Church

Alasdair Beatson (piano)
Maria Wloszczowska (violin)

Scottish pianist Alasdair Beatson works prolifically as soloist and chamber musician. Notable recent performances include multiple appearances at London’s Wigmore Hall, performing as concerto soloist with the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, and in festivals including Bath Mozartfest and Cumnock Tryst.
Alasdair teaches piano at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska is Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, recently leading the Orchestra on tour with Robin Ticciati and Golda Schultz which concluded the season with a performance at the BBC Proms. She is also Artistic Partner of the Royal Northern Sinfonia. After completing her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Maria has based herself in Oslo and the UK. She plays a Stradivarius violin.
Electra Perivolaris is a composer and pianist from Scotland of mixed British and Greek heritage, described as ‘One of a new generation of female trailblazers’ by BBC Radio 3. Electra says: - “I am delighted to have been commissioned by Classical Music Live! Falkirk and Haddington Concert Society to compose a new work in celebration of their 40th Anniversaries. The piece is for solo piano, to be performed by celebrated Scottish pianist, Alasdair Beatson. Having composed for Alasdair before I’m looking forward to showcasing his skills as a musician, as well as celebrating the meaningful work of both these wonderful music societies in a piece which will draw inspiration from the communities of Falkirk and of Haddington, exploring a sense of place in both, linking to the theme of nature in my work.”
Programme: -
Mozart: Sonata in Eb, K302
Electra Perivolaris: Within the drifting contours of the land...
Schubert: Grand Duo in A
Electra Perivolaris: New work (solo piano)
Richard Strauss: Sonata in Eb, op 18

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Duo B!z’art Piano Duet

23rd October 2026 at 7.30pm. Falkirk Trinity Church

b!z'art or bizarre?
Endowed with a strong artistic personality, motivated by a constant search for cohesion and precision, this duo of pianists on 1 and 2 pianos (or rather a single person with 20 fingers?) isout of the ordinary and déjà vu...
Influenced by their musical tastes ranging from romanticism to 20th century music, their concerts revolve around strong and original themes (An American in Paris, Aboard the Orient Express, Tales and Legends...) combining undisputed masterpieces with unjustly forgotten works.
The duo b!z'art was founded in 2004 by André and Geoffrey after their studies, having met at the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels.
Programme: -
An American man in Paris’
Erik Satie: La Belle Excentrique
Maurice Ravel: Ma Mère l'Oye
Georges Bizet: Jeux d'enfants
John Corigliano: Gazebo Dances
Aaron Copland: Simple Gifts from Appalachian Spring, arranged by Bennett Lerner
Samuel Barber: Souvenirs

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Zemlinsky Trio

13th November 2026 at 7.30pm. Falkirk Trinity Church

Peter Cigleris (clarinet)
Evva Mizerska (cello)
Emma Abbate (piano)
The Zemlinsky Trio brings together three acclaimed London based musicians whose shared passion for expressive chamber music shapes the ensemble’s vibrant artistic identity.
Clarinettist Peter Cigleris has appeared on BBC Radio Three’s ‘In Tune’ programme talking with Sean Rafferty. Peter studied at both the Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal College of Music. Whilst at the Conservatoire, he won the prestigious John Ireland Chamber music award.
Renowned for her expressive artistry and commanding stage presence, Evva Mizerska is an award winning cellist. Described by The Strad as a “rising star,” she has appeared at major UK venues including the Royal Festival Hall. Born in Poland, Evva graduated from the Frédéric Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw.
The Neapolitan pianist Emma Abbate enjoys a demanding career as an accompanist and chamber musician. She regularly broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. Based in London, Emma is a regular coach at the Royal Opera House and Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Programme: -
John Ireland: Trio for clarinet, cello and piano in D minor
Steve Elcock: Du Cabinet de Curiosités for clarinet, cello and piano (New work commissioned by the Zemlinsky Trio)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio for clarinet, cello and piano in E flat

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Karolina Kobalkova Piano Recital

4th December 2026 at 2pm. Falkirk Trinity Church

Karolína is an acclaimed concert pianist and daughter of internationally celebrated Czech pianist, Antonín Kubálek. She is an alumna of the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Prague Academy of Music, and the Glenn Gould School of Music.
Now based in Glasgow, she is the Founder and Artistic Director of Music in the Mearns.
In March 2025, her recording of Beethoven’s 32 Variations in C minor—released under her own white-label imprint—was broadcast on BBC Radio along with an interview about her curatorial work with Music in the Mearns; affirming her growing presence on the UK classical music community.
Programme: -
Scarlatti: Sonata in D minor
J. Haydn: Sonata no 52
P. Glass: Selected Preludes, Etude No 1, Etude No 6
L. V. Beethoven: Sonata Op10 no1
F. Schubert: Wanderer Fantasy

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JKL Duo

15th January 2027 at 12 noon. Falkirk Trinity Church

Jacopo Lazzaretti (guitar)
Kerry Lynch (flute)
Based in Glasgow, JKL Duo brings together Italian guitarist Jacopo Lazzaretti and Scottish flautist Kerry Lazzaretti in a partnership that is musical and personal. Married and performing together since 2015, they have forged a distinctive voice that reimagines what flute and guitar can be together. The Duo has created two albums: The International Poet, a bold commissioning initiative paying homage to Robert Burns, and Joy, which brings together original arrangements of music they love, moving freely across styles and influences.
Both having trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, with Jacopo also graduating from the Conservatoire of Santa Cecilia in Rome. Whether performing newly commissioned works, reinterpreting well-known melodies or crafting intimate acoustic programmes, JKL DUO invites audiences into a space of elegance and creativity.
Programme: -
“Boundaries”
J. S. Bach: Adagio and Allegro
F. Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata (1st Movement)
Newley/Bricusse arr. JKL Duo: Pure Imagination
E. Morricone: Medley
Van Heusen/ Burke arr. Dyens: Polkadots & Moonbeams
O Piazzolla: History of Tango
Z de Abreu: Tico Tico

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Mary Reid – Harp Recital

29th January 2027 at 12 noon. Falkirk Trinity Church

Mary Reid (harp)
Mary gained her MA in Performance with Distinction from the Royal Academy of Music, having previously studied in Los Angeles and Edinburgh.
With a varied musical appetite, Mary performs as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral harpist, and in the community. She has a passion for giving recitals that showcase the harp’s full potential. Previous solo performances include Skye Chamber Music, Isle of Arran Music, Just Festival in Edinburgh, and Hove Music Society, as well as London’s Wigmore Hall.
Freelance orchestral work has included performances with the RSNO, Scottish Opera, Royal Northern Sinfonia, the Royal Opera House, London Mozart Players and at the Edinburgh International Festival and BBC Proms.
Coming up is a European Tour with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Mary currently works with Live Music Now Scotland, mentoring younger musicians in SEN settings, as well as giving participatory performances with people living with dementia.
Programme: -
‘Inspired by the Voice’ John Thomas: Watching the Wheat
J.S. Bach: Lute Suite in E minor
Franz Liszt: Un Sospiro
Jean Cras: Deux Impromptus
Alphonse Hasselmans: Gondoliera
Donizetti/Elias Parish Alvars: Fantaisie sur Lucia di Lammermoor

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Resol String Quartet

12th February 2027 at 2pm. Falkirk Trinity Church

Elietta Harris (violin)
Annabel Kidd (violin)
Raphael Chinn (viola)
Chloe Randall (cello)
The Resol Quartet was formed in 2018 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, with the later arrival of Eliette and Chloe in 2024.
They have developed a distinctive presence on the UK chamber music scene. They have broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland and appeared at the Wigmore Hall and at Aldeburgh.
Eliette Harris is a British violinist from Brighton. She was a scholarship student at the Guildhall School of Music.
Annabel Kidd is a Sussex born violinist based in Glasgow and a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS). She has performed alongside pop artists Twin Atlantic and Tom Walker.
Annabel teaches for Sistema Scotland at Govanhill.
Raphael Chinn is a California-born violist based in Glasgow. He has a Masters in Chamber music from the RCS.
Cellist Chloe Randall was born in Fife and studied at the Junior RCS before moving to the Royal Northern College of Music for 4 years, followed by 3 years at the University of Music and Arts, Vienna
Eliette and Annabel play special ancient violins on loan from the Harrison-Frank Family Foundation
Programme: -
James Macmillan: 'For Sonny' and 'Momento'
A. Borodin: String Quartet No.2
M. Ravel: String Quartet

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Allora Ensemble

12th March 2027 at 7.30pm. Falkirk Trinity Church

Will Clark (violin)
Ester Stålberg (violin)
Alise Siliņa (accordion)
Charlie Howells (viola)
Jess Abrahams (cello)
James Trowbridge (double bass)
Will Clark is a young violinist originally from York. Will has toured across Europe, including with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. He also regularly appears onstage leading a number of London musical theatre shows.
Will is currently studying for a Master of Music at the Royal Academy of Music.
Ester Stålberg is a Swedish violinist, particularly dedicated to contemporary music. Forthcoming projects include a side-by-side concert with the Riot ensemble and a concert in the Purcell Room as a Southbank Future artist.
Ester is currently a student at the Royal Academy of Music, London.
Latvian classical accordionist, Alise Siliņa, is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at the Royal Academy of Music.
Her first solo concert was in 2023 with Aethereally, a work that brought together her own poetry and narration with classical accordion repertoire.
Charlie Howells is a 23-year-old British violist and a recent graduate from the Royal Academy of Music in London. He started the violin at the age of 7.
Charlie’s recent chamber music accolades include a tour in China with the Westminster string quartet, a collection of concerts in the last year with the Orion (harp) trio.
Jess Abrahams is a cellist from Sydney, now based in London.
She earned her B Mus and MA at the Royal Academy of Music.
An advocate for new music, she commissioned Three Tendril Pieces for Solo Cello by Elliot Teo.
Jess performs on a Frank Ravatin cello lent to her by the Royal Academy of Music collection.
James Trowbridge is a full-time double bass player, across the UK and abroad.
James is starting a new contract with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
A career highlights was playing Mahler’s 9th symphony with the LSO and Simon Rattle for a BBC Prom.
The Allora Ensemble is supported by the Tunnell Trust.
Programme: -
G. Hermosa: Anantango
F. Angelis: Fantasy on “Chiquilín de Bachín”
A. Piazzolla: Oblivion
S. Akhunov: Two keys to one Brodsky poem “Moon” and “River”
P. Roffi: Hysteria
G. Hermosa: Eika
R. Galliano: New York Tango
A. Yasinski: Peace
G. Pelēcis: Flowering Jasmine
P. Roffi: Nocturne “A lullaby about times we have not lived yet”

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