Tashmina artist Robert Plane marks the centenary of composer Charles Villiers Stanford in performances with the Gould Piano Trio and Ensemble 360, and the inclusion of a track from one of his recordings in this week’s Radio 3 Composer of the Week.

Robert Plane and Benjamin Frith’s recording of Stanford’s Three Intermezzi, op 13 no. 1 is included on the playlist for the first in a new series from BBC Composer of the Week focused on the life and work of Charles Villiers Stanford, whose centenary is celebrated this year. The episode may be heard here, with their performance beginning at 1:22.

Later this spring, Robert looks forward to giving two concerts whose programmes spotlight the chamber music output of a composer best known for his choral works.

On 11th May, as part of Champs Hill Music Room’s Stanford Centenary Day, he and pianist Benjamin Frith will perform Stanford’s Three Intermezzi, op. 13 and the Clarinet Sonata, op. 129, with the Gould Piano Trio playing the composer’s Piano Trio no. 2 in G minor, op. 73 in the same concert.  Other artists performing during the day include Will Vann, Ailish Tynan and Julien Van Mellearts.

The following month he appears with Ensemble 360, performing Stanford’s Fantasy no. 1 for Clarinet and String Quartet as part of Jordans Music Club’s Stanford Centenary Concert on 16th June. Full information and tickets for both performances can be found by following the links below.

11 May | 11.45am | Champs Hill Music Room
16 June | 7.30pm | Jordans Music Club