Wednesday 13 May 
Keele University Chapel, 7:30pm 
Amiri Harewood, piano solo 

Currently continuing his studies as a postgraduate at the Royal College of Music under the tutelage of Danny Driver, pianist Amiri Harewood regularly performs across the UK and abroad. previously studied at Trinity Music Academy under Richard Evans. 

An alumni of the Trinity Music Academy under Richard Evans, his previous engagements include solo recitals at prestigious venues including Steinway Hall, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Institut Francais, Bishopsgate’s Institute, the Royal Albert Hall (as part of the Steinway Young Artist series), and an appearance performing on BBC Radio London. 

His appearances abroad include recitals at the Conservatorio in Venice, and the Mozart Music Festival in Forli, Italy. Amiri has also had the privilege of working with renowned musicians including Inon Barnatan, Vanessa Latarche and Trio Shaham-Erez-Wallfisch. 

Amiri’s Royal Festival Hall concerto debut with Chineke! Orchestra was universally acclaimed, described as a “...Royal Festival Hall debut of considerable panache…” (Geoff Brown, The Times) as he brought “...confidence and a touch of grandiloquence to Grieg’s Piano Concerto…” (Richard Fairman, The Financial Times). 

He was also selected as one of the first Tabor Piano Ambassadors for the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition, representing the Royal College of Music. He continues to work with the competition to deliver education and outreach initiatives. 

Amiri uses his versatile music experiences to inspire his playing. Until age 14 he sang as a treble with the renowned Trinity Boys Choir, performing in opera productions at Glyndebourne, Royal Opera House, Garsington, and English National Opera. He also performed at the Aldeburgh Festival and Amina Mundi Festival in Pisa alongside the Monteverdi Choir and Sir John Eliot Gardiner, as well as touring Japan in 2015. 

PARKING & HOW TO FIND US: Parking is free on campus after 5pm on a weekday and during the weekend. The closest car park to the University Chapel is the pay and display car park located on Union Square. Campus map here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/maps/keele-campus-map.pdf  
Keele Chapel is in Building 7 on this map. This car park is free during the evening and at weekends and pay and display during weekdays until 5pm only.  

ACCESS: https://www.accessable.co.uk/keele-university/access-guides/chapel  

Tickets £16 - Book below

Students and 16 and under FREE

Wednesday 28th January 2025 
Keele University Chapel, 7:30pm 
Apollo’s Cabinet 

A birthday party for a king - Music at the court of Frederick the Great  
On January 24, 1758, Frederick II celebrated his 46th birthday – and we are joining! Musicians from the Royal Court Orchestra perform, and of course Johann Gottlieb Graun, who played music with Frederick when he was still crown prince, is concertmaster for the special occasion. Works by Germany's most gifted composers are being performed and didn’t the late Johann Sebastian Bach once consecrate a "musical offering" to the king, in which he transformed a theme given to him by Frederick to all the rules of his art? With Georg Philipp Telemann, the flair of the big wide world comes from the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. But music isn't everything: there's dancing, laughing and playing, as befits a royal party. And Frederick's revered flute master and musical father figure Johann Joachim Quantz leads the celebrations as maître de plaisir. 

Frederick the Great March  
J. G. Graun Concerto for Recorder and Violin in C-Major 
Allegro  
C.P.E. Bach Hamburger Flötensonate in G Dur, Hg164 
Allegretto  
J. J. Quantz Triosonata in C-Major  
Vivace  
J. S. Bach Musical Offering, BWV1079  
Canon a 2 cancrizans - Canon a 2 violini unisono -  
Canon per tonos  
J. A. Hasse Cantata per Flauto  
Allegro - Largo - Allegro  
D. Buxtehude La Capricciosa  
Kraut und Rüben and other Pop- and Folk tunes 
 
INTERVAL  
 
G. P. Telemann   Overture Suite: Les nations anciens et modèrnes, TWV55:G4 
J. P. Kirnberger Der allzeit bereite Menuetten- und  
Polonaisenkomponist 
Dice-Compositions  
J. S. Bach Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd BWV 208   Sheep may safely graze  
G. P. Telemann Concerto for recorder and traverso, TWV 52:e1 Presto 

Tickets £16

Students and 16 and under are FREE

PARKING & HOW TO FIND US: Parking is free on campus after 5pm on a weekday and during the weekend. The closest car park to the University Chapel is the pay and display car park located on Union Square. Campus map here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/maps/keele-campus-map.pdf 
Keele Chapel is in Building 7 on this map. 

ACCESS: Keele University Chapel Access Guide - https://www.accessable.co.uk/keele-university/access-guides/chapel  

Wednesday 19 November 2025 
Keele University Chapel 
Celoniatus – concert by candlelight 

"A freshness and dynamicism rarely experienced... The whole programme was delightful, brilliantly played with passion, breath-taking virtuosity, imagination and intelligence" - Amanda Cook, Amici Concert Series, Chichester Cathedral. 

This richly varied programme journeys through centuries of musical expression—from the sparkling elegance of Mozart’s Divertimento in D to the haunting lyricism of Vaughan Williams’The Lark Ascending. Eccles’Mad Lover’s Aire offers Baroque drama, while the traditional Catalan Song of the Birds brings poignant simplicity after the interval. 

A highlight of the evening is the world premiere ofGreen Spaces We Hold Dear, a new work by Harriet Mackenzie with words by Alexander Mavis, celebrating nature and reflection through music and spoken word. The concert concludes with Vivaldi’s fiery and virtuosic La Stravaganza, a dazzling showcase of Baroque brilliance. 

Named after her 1730 Italian violin, Harriet Mackenzie founded the Celoniatus Ensemble in 2016. She hand-picked international prize-winners and established professionals - soloists, leaders of orchestras and established chamber music performers to perform alongside her in an innovative chamber orchestra.  

The group's sold-out debut performance of Piazzolla/Desyanikov's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires at Trinity Laban London was highly acclaimed and has led to exciting invitations at international festivals around the UK and Europe including performances at Salisbury Cathedral; Chichester Cathedral; the inaugural concert season of the new World Heart Beat Concert Hall in London; the acclaimed 'Tunedln' Series in London; Stamford Arts Centre; a series in Tunbridge Wells, Bilbao Festival; Keele University and live broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. 

Programme: 
Mozart - Divertimento in D. Allegro, Andante, Presto 
Eccles - The Mad Lover's Aire 
Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending 
Interval 
The Song of the Birds - Traditional Catalan 
Harriet Mackenzie - Green Spaces We Hold Dear (with words by Alexander Mavis) *WORLD PREMIERE* 
Vivaldi - La Stravaganza Concerto In E minor. Allegro, Largo, Presto. 

Tickets:
£16 or FREE for students and ages 16 & under. 

PARKING & HOW TO FIND US: Parking is free on campus after 5pm on a weekday and during the weekend. The closest car park to the University Chapel is the pay and display car park located on Union Square. Campus map here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/maps/keele-campus-map.pdf 
Keele Chapel is in Building 7 on this map. 

ACCESS: Keele University Chapel Access Guide - https://www.accessable.co.uk/keele-university/access-guides/chapel  

If you’re considering joining us for a few concerts this season, it might be worthwhile considering one of our special subscription packages for brilliant savings on full ticket prices. NOTE: the 8 concerts included in this package are listed here: Keele Concerts 2025-26.

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Also its worthwhile to remember - students and 16 & under go FREE
An amazing offer for students and young people. Entry to all Concerts at Keele Wednesday evening concerts.  (Subject to presentation of student card)

Wednesday 22 April 2025 
Keele University Chapel, 7:30pm 
Maxwell Quartet 
 
Praised by The Strad for their “superb storytelling,” the Maxwell Quartet blends classical mastery with the rich folk heritage of their native Scotland. Formed by lifelong friends who met in youth orchestras, their performances radiate warmth, virtuosity, and a deep musical bond. 

Known for pairing Haydn quartets with their own folk-inspired compositions, the ensemble has toured internationally—from Wigmore Hall and Berlin Konzerthaus to sold-out US venues and BBC broadcasts. Their acclaimed projects include Worksongs, exploring Scotland’s industrial folk traditions, and Gather, a sweeping journey through centuries of Scottish music. 

Collaborators range from Grammy-winning artists to leading composers and creatives across genres. In 2025–26, they debut at Carnegie Hall and premiere a new work by Eleanor Alberga. With a passion for innovation and connection, the Maxwell Quartet continues to expand the possibilities of string quartet performance. 

Programme: 
BEETHOVEN String Quartet in A major, Op.18 No.5  
PROKOVIEV String Quartet No. 2, Op. 92 in F Major ‘On Kabardinian themes’  
Interval  
MAXWELL QUARTET Folk Music of Scotland  
DVOŘÁK String Quartet No.13 in G major, Op.106 

Tickets £16 

Students, 16 year olds and under FREE

Follow link below to book your seat.

PARKING & HOW TO FIND US: Parking is free on campus after 5pm on a weekday and during the weekend. The closest car park to the University Chapel is the pay and display car park located on Union Square. Campus map here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/maps/keele-campus-map.pdf  
Keele Chapel is in Building 7 on this map. This car park is free during the evening and at weekends and pay and display during weekdays until 5pm only.  

ACCESS: https://www.accessable.co.uk/keele-university/access-guides/chapel  

Wednesday 25th February 2026, 7:30pm 
Westminster Theatre, Chancellor’s Building, Keele University 
Mela Guitar Quartet 

 Described by Gramophone as possessing “collective technical brilliance and preternatural ensemble making,” the quartet has released three acclaimed albums: the complete guitar quartets of Anthony Burgess, the complete guitar chamber works of Stephen Dodgson (both on Naxos), and their self-released recording Pluck, Strum, and Hammer! 

Their performance highlights include appearances at Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room, Kings Place, Barbican Centre’s Milton Court, St. George’s Bristol, Westminster Abbey, and even Jimi Hendrix’s bedroom. In 2019, they toured China with eight concerts in major venues such as Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre and Tianjin Grand Theatre, and in 2025 they will tour the United States as part of their GFA prize. 

Formed in 2015 by graduates of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music, the quartet has earned recognition as International Guitar Festival Young Artists, Park Lane Group Young Artists, and Royal Over-Seas League chamber music finalists. In 2023, Michael Butten and Zahrah Hutton joined founding members Matthew Robinson and George Tarlton, bringing fresh energy to the ensemble. 

Mela continues to push the boundaries of guitar ensemble music, commissioning and premiering works by leading composers including Laura Snowden (My Clock is Broken!, The Emperor’s New Clothes), Michael Finnissy (Albion on the Road to Hell), and Stephen Goss (Venezuela). Their adventurous spirit and artistic excellence make them one of the most exciting guitar ensembles performing today. 

Programme: 

“Bacchanale” from Samson and Delilah (Arr. Bovey) Camille Saint-Saëns  (1835 - 1921) 

Deux Arabesques (Arr. Tarlton) Claude Debussy (1862 - 1918) 

Fugal Overture (Arr. Tarlton) Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934) 

Mother Goose Suite (Arr. Robinson) Maurice Ravel (1875 – 1937) 
III. Laideronnette, Impératrice des pagodes  
V. Le Jardin Féerique 

Overture from Ruslan and Ludmilla (Arr. Tarlton)Mikhail Glinka (1804 - 1857)  

- Intermission - 

Hansel and Gretel Overture (Arr. Tarlton)Engelbert Humperdinck (1854 - 1921)  

My Clock is Broken! (2019) Laura Snowden (b. 1989) 

Opals (1995) - Black Opal, Water Opal, White Opal Phillip Houghton (1954 - 2017) 

Polka Italienne (Arr. Tarlton/Gryaznov) Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 - 1943) 

My Neighbour Totoro Suite (Arr. Bovey) Joe Hisaishi (b. 1950) 

Tickets £16

Students and 16 and under go FREE

PARKING & HOW TO FIND US: Parking is free on campus after 5pm on a weekday and during the weekend. During a week day parking is limited on campus and restricted to P&D parking located outside the Student Union building during the daytime (until 5pm).  
Campus map here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/maps/keele-campus-map.pdf 
The Westminster Theatre is located in Building 54 on this map, the car park is C3 during the evening and at weekends and and P&D during weekdays.  

ACCESS: Chancellor's Building is fully accessible. There are a number of disabled parking bays in close proximity on C3 car park. There is ramped and flat access from the car park. 

WEDNESDAY 18 March 2026 
Keele University Chapel, 7:30pm 
Zeynep Ozsuca Rattle and Peter Moore piano & trombone 

Belfast-born trombonist Peter Moore made history as the youngest-ever winner of the BBC Young Musician Competition at just 12 years old—a title he still holds. Six years later, he became the youngest co-principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra, a position he continues to hold alongside his role as Professor of Trombone at the Royal Academy of Music. 

Joining him is Turkish pianist Zeynep Özsuca, whose international training in Turkey, the US, and Germany has shaped a dynamic career as a concert pianist, repetiteur, accompanist, and educator. Now based in London, she teaches at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and performs widely across the UK and beyond. 

Together, they bring expressive artistry and technical brilliance to the stage. Moore has been praised for his “warm lyrical tone” (Gavin Dixon, LSO) and “eloquence and nobility that one might have thought impossible except by the human voice” (BBC Music Magazine). Özsuca’s playing has been described as “delicate piano rippling and refracting… with easy, often playful communication” (Alexandra Coghlan). 

Programme: 
V. Persichetti  Parable XVIII for Solo Trombone 

1. Stojowski Fantaisie OP.38 
2. M. von Weber Romance for Trombone and Piano 
3. Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite, edited by Jonathan Freeman-Atwood and Daniel-Ben Piennar 
4. Bizet Tarantelle
5. Gershwin Someone to Watch over me arr. Joseph Turrin

PARKING & HOW TO FIND US: Parking is free on campus after 5pm on a weekday and during the weekend. The closest car park to the University Chapel is the pay and display car park located on Union Square. Campus map here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/maps/keele-campus-map.pdf 
Keele Chapel is in Building 7 on this map. 

ACCESS: Keele University Chapel Access Guide - https://www.accessable.co.uk/keele-university/access-guides/chapel  

Tickets £16

Students, 16 years and under Free