A Concert for Swifts 2025

We are delighted to announce that once again violinist Bill Benham and pianist Christopher Hedland will be playing for us to raise funds for Salisbury and Wilton Swifts.

The programme is as follows:

Bach Air on the G string

Handel Sonata in D

Beethoven Violin Sonata no. 2, mov. 2

Schubert Sonatina in D mov. 1

INTERVAL

Dvorak Sonatina

Brahms Hungarian Dance no. 1

Dinicu – The Lark

Paganini Moses Fantasy

Bill studied the violin with John Sealey, Homi Kanga, Jean Pougnet and Alfredo Campoli. He was a member of the Bath Festival and London Symphony Orchestras. During his five years with the LSO, he performed in the Nash Ensemble and the Academy of St Martin–in-the Fields, before being appointed co-leader of the Northern Sinfonia. From 1975 to 2003, he was a session musician playing in a wide variety of films and recordings. He has given many recitals, some at International festivals, and has made several CDs of his concerts. In 1979 he qualified as an Alexander Teacher and has taught a number of people over the years. He has also developed an Ergonomic Chin Rest which is adjustable in height and angle. With this equipment, Bill has helped many people with long arms as well as long necks to play without pain. His violin is a copy of Paganini’s “Canon”, made by Tibor Semmelweis.

Christopher Hedland studied composition at the Royal Academy of music graduating in 2002. More recently he has studied conducting both here and abroad and has participated in several performances of chamber music.

Date/Time
11 July 2025 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location
Sarum College Chapel

Ticket Prices:
£16.96

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Event Contact
Daniel Kronenberg
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