Aylesbury Lunchtime Music presents

Friern Ensemble

Print version
28 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)

Friern Ensemble

Programme

  • 1756-1791

    String Quintet No. 1, K174 (Mozart)
    i Allegro moderato, ii Adagio, iii Menuetto ma allegro, iv Allegro

    The String Quintet No. 1 in Bâ™­ major, K. 174, was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in December 1773. Unlike Mozart’s other viola quintets, which are scored for two violins, two violas and cello, this early work is scored for two violins, two violas and basso. It is inspired by Michael Haydn viola quintets in C major (MH 187) and G major (MH 189), written earlier in the same year.

  • 1833-1897

    String Quintet No. 2, Op. 111 (Brahms)
    i Allegro non troppo, ma con brio, ii Adagio, iii Un poco allegretto, iv Vivace, ma non troppo presto

    String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 111, is a work by Johannes Brahms composed in 1890 and published in 1891. It is known as the Prater Quintet. Brahms intended it to be his last piece of music, though he later produced a number of piano pieces and the two sonatas for clarinet or viola and piano. The first performance of the Quintet in Vienna on November 11, 1890 was a sensation.

Performers

  • Friern Ensemble

    String ensemble

    The Friern Ensemble are made up of leading orchestral players. Nigel Blomiley and friends.
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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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