Peter McCarthy - violone player
Welcome to my website!
I play a variety of different bass (and double bass) string instruments.
PHOTO Paul Tucker
In 2002 I started a concert series in Walthamstow, London E17 - Music in the Village.
NEWS
On my 'LECTURES' page you can find a concise note for composers who are writing new music for period instruments.
For St James' Baroque I play violone and violone grosso, and sometimes large bass violin.
Here are London Viols, returning from playing in Mallorca, in 2018
For twenty four years, I was the bass player for the English Concert. In 2003 I volunteered myself to manage St. James' Baroque and ended up running it ever since. Be careful what you volunteer for!
Music in the Village 2020-21 season commences
October 14th
Trio Björk - classical string trio
November 25th
Lucy Russell violin & Sesi Seskir fortepiano
Beethoven violin sonatas
My piece Stronghold was written for Malachy Robinson, a fine double bassist. He gave a 'global premiere' for the Irish Chamber Orchestra facebook page during the lockdown.
The Fitzwilliam String Quartet gave a sensational and deeply moving performance for the last Music in the Village concert March 18th.
Our Son et Lumiére on June 19th is postponed to
Sunday August 2nd at Sunset 8.50pm.
It will only take place if the government give clearance to public events.
