Nicky Catterwell

Nicky began to learn the flute aged 7 through her local music centre in Essex. She studied for her degree at Canterbury Christ Church University College and moved to Cardiff in 2008 to study for her Masters Degree.  She has taken part in various ensembles based in Kent including the Canterbury Orchestra and in South London, the All Saints Concert Band. She was also involved on a professional basis with the Mistral Quartet and Jasmine Music who regularly played for functions and weddings in the Kent area.  As a soloist Nicky has worked with the Canterbury Orchestra performing both the Mozart Flute Concertos and the Flute & Harp Concerto in 2005 with the Harpist Camilla Pay. More recently, during her stay in Cardiff she has been involved with various ensembles including the Cardiff Camerata, a stepping stone orchestra for new professionals, RWCMD Symphony Orchestra, RWCMD Opera Orchestra and the Millennium Ensemble as well as working in smaller groups. She has also enjoyed working alongside other MA students, playing an active role in numerous recitals.In 2010 Nicky returned to Kent and intends to work alongside other instrumentalists, forming a number of small ensembles. Her most recent involvement with Canterbury Orchetra is as soloist in the Reinecke Flute Concerto in D for the June 2011 concert.  Visit Nicky Catterwell's website for more information.

Next Concert

Saturday March 31st at 7.30 pm

St Peter's Methodist Church, Canterbury CT1 2BE

Our next concert features a selection of works by Franz Schubert and Richard Strauss, composers who effectively bracket the Romantic school of art music, with Schubert (1797-1828) as one of its pioneers and Strauss (1864-1949) one of its most notable 20th Century adherents.  The programme begins with Schubert’s Quartettsatz, arranged for orchestra by our Musical Director Andrew Lowen; originally composed in 1820 as the first movement of a twelfth string quartet which was never completed, like several other works during this difficult period of Schubert’s life.   Strauss’ Oboe Concerto was written in 1945 during the final stages of his career and is considered one of the finest works ever composed for the instrument; we are very pleased to welcome Rosie Lowen as soloist. In contrast, the Serenade for 13 Winds is amongst his earliest works and is clearly modelled on Mozart’s Gran Partita, to which it stands as a fitting tribute.  Schubert’s Symphony no.6 is also an early work written when the composer was 20; exuberant, assured and clearly reflecting the musical ethos of the time with echoes of Haydn, Beethoven and Rossini. Tickets are £9.00 for adults and only £3.00 for children of school age and students.  They are available on the door, from the Secretary on 01227 751196, and online through WeGotTickets by clicking on the button below.. 

Interested in playing with the Canterbury Orchestra?

If you would like the opportunity to play interesting music in a variety of styles and including some of the major symphonic repertoire, call Canterbury's Orchestra Manager Nicky Pound on 01304 812755 or email us.