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Music on Sundays was founded by Poppy Crosby in 1995. We meet at the Oxmarket Centre of Arts, St. Andrews Court , off East Street ( Little London car park ) see map, from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month, except for December when it is earlier, and there is no meeting in August. Normally tickets are not issued for the meetings, instead one can pay at the door. Please note that doors open at 2 pm for a start at 2.30 pm. Parking is often difficult at Little London, even on a Sunday, and visitors are advised to use other nearby car parks where possible.

The year's programme includes recitals of classical music and occasionally jazz or folk music, together with illustrated talks on composers and musical themes.

Musicians who might like to play for Music on Sundays should contact the Chairman. For general enquiries please contact the Secretary , or the Publicity Officer.

Yasmin Rowe and Adam Crowther who gave us a splendid piano recital in November, 2004.

The Society now has associate membership with Bognor Regis Music Club which means that members of both groups enjoy reduced rate admission to the concerts in Bognor and Chichester.

Other groups the Society is associated with include the Harting Music Club, the Gosport and Fareham Music Society and the Funtington Music Group.

The Society also arranges regular group visits to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's concerts at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Our previous Chairman, Bryan Somerville, with singer Liz Smith at the presentation by Neville Smith, pianist and painter in February 2003. Poppy Crosby has now taken over as Chairman again.

Craig Stratton, violin, who together with Simon Howat, piano, gave us a stunning performance in February 2008

Elizabeth Jane Baldry, who entertained us with a delightful 'Harp Recital for Easter Day' in 2005.

May 25 - Sarkis Zackarian, piano. Music by Schubert, Babajanian and Chopin.

Since graduating from the Royal Academy of Music with the highest distinction, Sarkis Zakarian has pursued a performing career in the United Kingdom and abroad. In 2005 he gave a highly acclaimed debut recital at London's Wigmore Hall and following pianist Fou T'song's recommendation, Sarkis was invited to attend the International Piano Academy Lake Como in Italy where he has the opportunity to work with renowned artists such as Leon Fleisher, Claude Frank, Fou T'song, Dmitri Bashkirov, Charles Rosen and Menahem Pressler.
Sarkis is a prize-winner of various competitions in the United Kingdom. He has appeared in venues such as the Purcell Room and St.Martin-in-the-Fields and has been invited to perform solo recitals and chamber music in international festivals such as the Festival der Kunste in Germany, the Glories of the Keyboard Festival in Manchester and the Varna Summer International Music Festival. He was also invited as a member of the jury of the 2nd International Arts Festival in Bulgaria in 2006. His interest in collaborating with contemporary composers led to the inspiring experience of meeting Estonian composer Arvo Part and since then Sarkis has premiered some of the composer's works in London, which were broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Last year Zakarian's concert engagements included performances of the Mozart Concerto K414 with the Sayat Nova Ensemble, directed by Levon Chilingirian in London and recitals in the United Kingdom and Germany. Future performances include a recital at St. James's, Piccadilly in London, as well as chamber music appearances with the Chilingirian Quartet.
Born in Varna, Bulgaria in 1978, Sarkis first studied with Miryana Savova at the Dobri Hristov Music School. He continued his studies in London with Professor Patsy Toh at the Purcell School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music where he also worked with visiting professors Maria Curcio and Dominique Merlet. Presently, Sarkis lives in London.
"Zakarian showed playing of considerable individuality, harnessed by the most beautiful bel canto lines and endorsed by a true spirit of spontaneity."
The Piano Magazine

Programme

Schubert: Four Impromptues D935
No.1 Allegro moderato - F minor
No.2 Allegretto - A flat Major
No.3 Andante - B flat Major
No.4 Allegro scherzando - F minor

Interval

Arno Babajanian: Three pieces
Elegy
Exprompt
Dance of Vagarshapat

Chopin: Berceuse Op.57
Chopin: Sonata in B flat minor Op.35
Grave,Doppio movimento, agitato
Scherzo
Marche funebre
Presto

Visitors £7.00, Members £4.50

June 29 - Marylebone Trio - Jemma Bauser, oboe, Jessica Tipton, clarinet and Alexandra Davidson, bassoon. Music by Beethoven, Jacques Ibert and other composers.

July 27 - Good Vibes - Cool jazz for the discerning listener from the swing era and beyond. Peter Burton, drums, Peter Godfrey, piano, Steve Thompson, bass, Frank Taylor, guitar, Chris Macdonals, reeds and David Jones, vibraphone.

September 28 - The West Sussex Guitar Club - the largest and most active guitar club in the U.K. will present a programme of solo and ensemble guitar music.

October 26 - Susan Legg with singing students from The University of Chichester. The music will be followed by the Society's Annual General Meeting.

November 30 - Parnassian Ensemble will explore the great tradition of European Recorder Music.

December 14 - Julia Dewhurst, soprano and David Elwin, piano - songs and arias from across the centuries.

Concerts and/or programme details may have to change for reasons beyond our control.

Music on Sundays has been given a grant of £2,100 by the National Lottery, Awards for All Programme for the purchase of high quality audio equipment. This allows us to provide excellent sound reproduction for our recorded music presentations and talks.

Bognor Regis Music Club meeting at the Concert Room, 2, Sudley Road, Bognor Regis at 7.30 pm on Saturday evenings.

Funtington Music Group - subscription recitals are on Wednesdays in the Chapel, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester.

St. Martins Tearooms, St. Martins Street, Chichester. Live classical piano or guitar music is played on most Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons.

We should like to thank Phil Hewitt, Arts and Entertainments Editor of the Chichester Observer, for publishing notices of our meetings.

Frequent beautiful flower displays at Music on Sundays meetings are presented by Blooms Florist 3a, Little London, Chichester - tel. 01243-788484.

Support is also being provided by :- SimsWilliams - Independent Estate Agents, 8-9, Southgate, Chichester. Bob & Jane Carey invite you to wine and dine at Henri's Restaurant - 14 Southgate, Chichester. Reservations: 01243-530430.

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