The Melrose Music Society, Melrose, Scotland



The Melrose Music Society has been bringing classical and contemporary chamber concerts of international standard to Melrose and the Scottish Borders since 1962.


2008 - 2009 Concert Programme

Monday 6 October 2008 | 7.00pm

Simone Rebello, Percussionist

An exciting programme of vibrant music from around the world, for marimba, vibraphone and percussion.

Morrison Hall, St Mary's School, Melrose | About the venue →

Saturday 8 November 2008 | 7.30pm

The Martinu Quartet
with Angus Meryon (Clarinet)

  • Martinu - Quartet No. 7
  • Mozart - Clarinet Quintet
  • Brahms - Clarinet Quintet

Melrose Parish Church Hall | About the venue →

Thursday 4 December 2008 | 7.30pm

The Amadeus Duo -
Margaret Preston (Flute)
Alina Bzhezhinska (Harp)

  • Bach - Sonata in E flat
  • Shaposhnikov - Sonate for flute & harp
  • Lutoslawski - Three fragments for flute & harp
  • A Scottish Medley

Melrose Parish Church Hall | About the venue →

Friday 23 January 2009 | 7.30pm

The Dunedin Ensemble -
Susan Hamilton (Soprano)
John Butt (Harpsichord)
Richard Tunnicliffe (Cellist)

A programme of music and songs with works by Purcell, Locke, Bach and Handel.

Melrose Parish Church Hall | About the venue →

Friday 6 February 2009 | 7.30pm

The Alba String Quartet

A Regency Project Commission - the programme will feature a new work by David Fennessy.

Melrose Parish Church Hall | About the venue →

Thursday 5 March 2009 | 7.30pm

Zephirus Saxaphone Quartet

  • Shostakovich - Suite from the Age of Gold
  • Jan Morthenson - Chorale
  • Rameau (arr. N. Wood) - Gavotte
  • Ian Wilson - So Softly
  • Glazunov - Quartet, Op. 109

Morrison Hall, St Mary's School, Melrose | About the venue →


Tickets for all concerts can be purchased at the door on the evening of the performance. Tickets are £10 for non-members, and £5 for members. Society members may also purchase a season ticket giving entrance to all six concerts for just £20: please see Membership & Tickets for full details on how to become a member.


Melrose Music Society gratefully acknowledges support from: