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Vaughan Williams Ensemble
A Note from
the Vaughan Williams Ensemble
Greetings!
We are the Vaughan Williams Ensemble, a piano quintet with double bass formed in London with a shared love of the remarkable repertoire written for this unique combination of instruments.
Taking our name from Ralph Vaughan Williams, whose Piano Quintet in C minor lies at the heart of our repertoire, we are especially drawn to the landscape of English chamber music. We also enjoy exploring wider repertoire from Schubert’s much loved Trout Quintet to works by Louise Farrenc, Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Hermann Goetz, alongside contemporary British music such as Judith Weir’s Song of Departure which is performed as an homage to the Schubert Ensemble.
The Schubert Ensemble has been a key inspiration to us from the start, and Judith Weir’s Song of Departure was written for them as a way to say goodbye before their retirement after 35 years, so we find it appropriate to open our programmes with this piece to say hello from us!
We have also benefited from the guidance of renowned violist and composer Simon Rowland-Jones. A founding member of the Chilingirian String Quartet and an internationally recognized scholar of chamber music, Simon has provided vital mentorship and coaching to the ensemble as we have grown.
Following on from our first performances at London’s 1901 Arts Club and the North Norfolk Music Festival, we are excited to continue this journey together, discovering new repertoire, bringing lesser known music to the concert platform and sharing the works we love with audiences across the UK and beyond.
We hope to see you soon!
Repertoire and programmes
JOURNEY BEFORE DESTINATION
Judith Weir
A Song of Departure
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Piano Quintet in C minor
Franz Schubert
Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 “Trout”
FORGOTTEN ROMANTICS
Louise Farrenc
Piano Quintet No. 1 in A minor, Op. 30
Martin Butler
Two Scarlatti Sonatas
Johann Nepomuk Hummel
Piano Quintet in E-flat minor, Op. 87
HIDDEN MASTERPIECES
Ferdinand Ries
Piano Quintet in B minor, Op. 74
John Woolrich
Arrangements of Bach Chorales for Piano Quintet
Hermann Goetz
Piano Quintet in C minor, Op. 16
Members
Lucilla Rose Mariotti
Violinist & Co-Founder
Lucilla Rose Mariotti is an internationally recognized soloist celebrated for her warm tone and compelling stage presence. She has performed at the world's most prestigious venues, including Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Teatro alla Scala. Her debut album, Lumière du Temps, was recently released on Orchid Classics.
Scott Storey
Violist
Violist Scott Storey is an award-winner and member of the Countess of Munster Trust’s young artist recital scheme. His performances span Wigmore Hall, Windsor Castle for HM King Charles III, and the inaugural Festival dei Due Mondi Academy in Spoleto.
Marion Portelance
Cellist
Cellist Marion Portelance was featured in CBC’s "Classical 30 Under 30” and performed on King Charles III’s former cello for the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. She performs internationally as both a chamber and orchestral musician, including at Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall. Marion plays a 1780 Joseph Hill cello and a Hippolyte Camille Lamy bow, graciously loaned by CANIMEX INC.
Levi Andreassen
Double bassist & Co-Founder
Praised for his “astounding virtuosity”, American double bassist Levi Andreassen is a sought-after soloist and chamber musician, driven by his desire to push the limits of his instrument. Recent highlights include solo performances at Royal Albert Hall, Temple Music Foundation, and Wigmore Hall. Levi is generously supported by the Hattori Foundation.
Thomas Luke
Pianist
Pianist Thomas Luke, winner of the BBC Young Musician 2020 keyboard category and hailed by Steinway & Sons as a trailblazer, bridges classical artistry and contemporary innovation with his debut album of original compositions, See Me Now.
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