Aylesbury Lunchtime Music presents

Taillefaire Ensemble

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14 May 2026

Starts: 12:45pm, Doors: 12:15pm

Duration: 1 hour (approx.)

St Mary the Virgin, Aylesbury

£7 adults on the door (<18s & carers free)

Taillefaire Ensemble

Programme

  • 1956-

    Trio for flute, oboe and clarinet (Harris)
    6 movements

    After studies at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of London, Paul Harris has now established an international reputation as one of the UK’s leading educationalists.

    He studied the clarinet with Professor John Davies, winning the August Manns Prize for outstanding performance, composition with Timothy Baxter and conducting with Maurice Miles. He then went on to study music education at the University of London where he was a pupil of Professor Keith Swanwick.

  • 1903-1975

    Divertimento für vier Holzbläser, Op. 38 (Blacher)

    Written in 1951, Blacher was one of the central figures in Berlin musical life after the 2nd World War.

  • 1989-

    Spring Blooms (Joras)
    4 movements

    This work was composed for and premiered by the Tailleferre Ensemble by Dana Joras. Spring Blooms is a duet for flute and oboe. The piece is made up of four short melodic movements inspired by flowers that bloom in the spring.

  • 1936-2012

    Travel Notes 2 (Bennett)
    i In an air-balloon, ii In a helicopter, iii In a bath-chair, iv Car-chase

    In his Travel Notes Bennett takes us on a journey in the air and on the ground, reflected by the mood and titles of the four movements of the suite – In an air-balloon, In a helicopter, In a bath-chair and Car-chase. A master of film music, Bennett knows exactly how to paint a vivid image or scene solely with the help of instruments.

  • Be Still My Soul (Larson)

    Based on the hymn by the same name, which was itself based on the chorale melody from ‘Finlandia’ by Jean Sebelius. This written as a flute solo.

  • Motion (Morris)
    i Bike Ride, ii Stretch, iii Tip Toe, iv Strut

    Quartet for flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. Motion (2010) is a four movement work that focuses on four different “motions.” Movements include: Bike Ride, Stretch, Tip Toe, and Strut. Commissioned by Arizona State University’s faculty woodwind quartet. Premiered in 2010.

Performers

  • Taillefaire Ensemble

    Wind ensemble

    Devoted to promoting women in classical music, the Tailleferre Ensemble is a UK- based classical chamber music collective.
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Key information for concert goers

When

Every Thursday at 12:45pm (except August & over Christmas). Performances last around 60 minutes. Please enter quietly as there is a noon service in the Lady Chapel.

How much?

Entry is £7 per adult (card or cash), under 18s and carers are free. The price includes a programme. Donations are welcomed to subsidise the larger ensembles.

Where?

Performances are at St Mary’s Church in the heart of Aylesbury Old Town. See directions for further details.

Do I need to book?

No, just turn up. Doors open at 12:15 pm. Make sure you arrive in good time to get a seat.

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