
Fermata created a trance of surging energies, blooming into moments made more important by its awareness of their impermanence. Though not all of the high notes sang out securely, a fervent energy generally prevailed. The last movement alternated between a high, jig-like figure and more subdued, long tones. A slow urgency unfolded over streams of dancing rhythms, an ebb and flow stretching out immensely over time. Soulful yet not overdramatic, Chow produced a clear tone without overuse of vibrato. The action slowed in the middle movement. Drawing his bow, Chow entered as bright sunlight, briskly chirping, shining over a bed of steady chords in the lower strings. The orchestra started to tune, but gradually the sounds of tuning seamlessly transitioned into the shifting patterns and sounds of Spring. Richter augmented the original’s strings and harpsichord with a harpist. Artistic director Thomas Cooper described the re-composition as a mix of multiple genres including minimalism, techno, and even pop, and he introduced Yip Wai Chou as the violin soloist, a founding member of Fermata. Fermata displayed precise musicality, lively passion, and expert coordination.įermata spotlighted Max Richter’s 2012 recast of Vivaldi’s music in contemporary flair. If the tutor is unavailable for a session, a replacement will be provided wherever possible.Aurora: Recomposed, a vivacious presentation of two “recompositions” at the First Parish Dorchester, closed Fermata Chamber Soloist’s fifth season, featuring violinist Yip Wai Chow for Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons alongside the expert string soloists in Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. If you are taking part online, you will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email It can help make you feel happy, healthy, strong, amazing, unstoppable and confident!Ĭlasses will be covered by Carla Leech on Thursday 20 and Thursday 27 April. Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.

It suits all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome. This 60 minute class feels more than a party that exercise class. Get fit and exercise in disguise to uplifting Latin rhythms! Zumba with Annet is a fun, easy to follow, dance based class. You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom. Summer 3 May - 31 May (5 weeks) 7 Jun - 12 Jul, exc 21 Jun (5 weeks) 19 Jul - 23 Aug, exc 26 Jul (5 weeks) £10 per session | £35 per 5 week course Please bring a blanket, a yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing


In recent years I have been moving away from ‘external’ evaluation of the postures and moving towards an ‘internal’ sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential and ‘felt’ approach, influenced by teachers who have been inspired by the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli. The yoga I teach is an evolution of nearly 30 years of practice and study, with a broad experience of many styles and teachers. We will cover general breathing practises, the basic and gentler postures, together with general information and possible discussion around movement and the potential difficulties we might come up against. This class is particularly suited to beginners, those returning to yoga having had a break, those with specific injuries or conditions or even those that consider themselves to be of a ‘certain age’ that might need a less challenging approach. Online classes & workshops Beginners/Gentle Yoga
