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Updates on recordings, performances, publications and research relating to Susan Spain-Dunk.
Kentish Downs Overture to be performed in Folkestone, UK
Section titled “Kentish Downs Overture to be performed in Folkestone, UK”Folkestone Symphony Orchestra will perform Susan’s Kentish Downs Overture in a concert at 7.30 pm on Saturday 13th March 2027, at Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone.
More information is available here.
Suite for Strings to be performed in Pittsburgh, USA
Section titled “Suite for Strings to be performed in Pittsburgh, USA”The Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh will perform Susan’s Suite for Strings in a concert at 7.30 pm on 6 February 2027, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh.
Nocturne to be performed in Folkestone, UK
Section titled “Nocturne to be performed in Folkestone, UK”24 October 2026
The Kentish Piano Trio will perform Susan’s Nocturne at the Grand, Folkestone, UK on Saturday 24th October 2026 at 3 pm.
Susan’s relative, Daniel Baker, completed construction of the Grand Hotel in 1903.
Many thanks to Kath Shave and colleagues for arranging this performance, and to Peter Cigleris for transcribing and editing the work from manuscript.
Presentation - Phantasy Trio: Ethel Barns, Susan Spain-Dunk, Alice Verne-Bredt and the Cobbett Prize
Section titled “Presentation - Phantasy Trio: Ethel Barns, Susan Spain-Dunk, Alice Verne-Bredt and the Cobbett Prize”2 September 2026
Matthew Madeley (University of Birmingham) gave a presentation on this topic at the Women and Musical Histories 1789–1914 Conference, Royal Academy of Music, on 2 September 2026.
Performance of Nocturne in Shoreham-on-sea, UK
Section titled “Performance of Nocturne in Shoreham-on-sea, UK”15 August 2026
Shirley Turner (violin), Peter Mallinson (viola) and Elizabeth Burley (piano) performed a programme of music including Susan’s Nocturne at St Mary de Haura Church, Shoreham-by-Sea on 15 August 2026.
Thank you to Shirley, Peter and Elizabeth for a wonderful performance, and to Peter Cigleris for providing the edited transcription of the manuscript for this work.
Performance of Phantasy Quartet in Harbourne, Birmingham
Section titled “Performance of Phantasy Quartet in Harbourne, Birmingham”6 Jun 2026
Matthew Madeley and fellow musicians from the University of Birmingham performed Susan’s Phantasy Quartet in Harbourne, Birmingham on 6 June 2026.
Thank you to Matthew and his colleagues for a lovely performance of this work.
New album featuring The Lonely Moor and Jig
Section titled “New album featuring The Lonely Moor and Jig”26 Apr 2026
A Musical Soirée, a newly-released album, includes Shirley Turner (violin) and Peter Mallinson (viola) performing Susan Spain-Dunk’s The Lonely Moor and Jig. The album (CDE84686) is available via streaming services such as Spotify or Apple Music, or from Meridian Records.
Live performance of The Lonely Moor on BBC Radio 3
Section titled “Live performance of The Lonely Moor on BBC Radio 3”23 Apr 2026
Shirley Turner (violin) and Peter Mallinson (viola) gave a live performance of Susan Spain-Dunk’s The Lonely Moor on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune programme. Shirley and Peter were interviewed by Katie Derham about the piece, which features on their album A Musical Soirée.