Tag Archives: Swansong

Classical Music at St Mary’s – this Wednesday 27th June 7.30pm

Posted on June 22, 2018 by gedhughes

As part of the Swansong series, St Mary’s Church will be hosting a classical delight from the talented Verbunkos Trio. Trained at the Birmingham Conservatoire the Trio will be playing a contrasting mixture of pieces. The proposed programme is below: … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Live Classical Music in AG

Posted on June 19, 2017 by gedhughes

This week, and at the end of the month, there is a chance to hear professional musicians playing a range of classical music on your doorstep. This Wednesday (14th June), you can enjoy the relaxed and beautiful setting of St Mary’s Church with the regular Swansong concert series as they present the Mondelli Wind Quintet. The Conservatoire-trained […]

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Enjoy Live Classical Music in AG

Posted on June 12, 2017 by gedhughes

This week, and at the end of the month, there is a chance to hear professional musicians playing a range of classical music on your doorstep. This Wednesday (14th June), you can enjoy the relaxed and beautiful setting of St … Continue reading →

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Piano Trio Perform at St Mary’s

Posted on March 20, 2017 by gedhughes

On Wednesday 29th March Swansong presents The Burgundy Piano Trio at St Mary’s Church. The trio studied together at Birmingham Conservatoire and will be performing Schubert’s Trio in B Flat Major and Beethoven’s ‘Archduke’ Trio.  When they played last year in Solihull … Continue reading →

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Local Historian Honoured

Posted on December 23, 2016 by gedhughes

On Friday 16th December there was a Community Christmas Party for people who play an active role in the community of Acocks Green. It was set up several years ago to acknowledge the work of community champions and named after … Continue reading →

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What’s On in Acocks Green – This Week

Posted on May 23, 2016 by gedhughes

As well as the usual events and activities that go on in our vibrant suburban village, this week we have some events that are worth a special mention. For more information about what goes on in Acocks Green check out … Continue reading →

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A Delightful Evening of Music at St Marys

Posted on July 6, 2014 by gedhughes

At the end of June, Swansong presented another enjoyable and cultured evening of music in the decorative and historical surroundings of St Marys. The audience of around 60 people were entertained by talented musicians Sally Minchin on violin and Rich … Continue reading →

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Swansong Concert this Tuesday at St Marys

Posted on June 22, 2014 by gedhughes

Come along to the historic Church of St Marys, Warwick Road, on Tuesday (24th June) for a musical evening featuring classically trained musicians – Sally Minchin (violin) and Rich Hughes (piano). The evening promises music to suit all tastes, from classical to jazz … Continue reading →

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Christmas Greetings from Acocks Green Neighbourhood Forum

Posted on December 24, 2013 by gedhughes

Seasonal Greetings to all our followers and readers. Find out more about the goings on in Acocks Green by coming along to our next Public Meeting on Tuesday 28th January when there will be a guest speaker  Mr Joe Holyoak, Architect … Continue reading →

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Swansong presents – K’antu Ensemble, Wednesday 24th July.

Posted on July 23, 2013 by gedhughes

On Wednesday evening Acocks Green is honoured to host a musical treat at the St Marys Church, Warwick Road. (opposite Stone Hall).  K’antu Ensemble will perform as part of the long-established Swansong concerts.  Inspired by the music of South America, the group of multi-instrumentalists … Continue reading →

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