Award-winning Ensemble Renard Wind Quintet comprises Pinner favourite George Strivens (French horn), along with Ellie Blamires (flute), Francesca Cox (oboe), Patrick Bolton (bassoon) & James Gilbert (clarinet). Their programme appropriately includes the delicious Summer Music by Samuel Barber, an arrangement of Mozart’s Andante for a Waltz, and a recent Aldeburgh Festival commission for them by star composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad, intriguingly named Blue Cheese and Olive Oil...
London-based wind quintet Ensemble Renard brings together five of the UK’s most outstanding young musicians. Travelling to all corners of the UK, from London to the Hebrides, every concert is tailored to its audience. By curating compelling and contrasting programmes, Ensemble Renard demonstrates the kaleidoscopic versatility of the ensemble. Through frequent collaboration with composers, most Ensemble Renard concerts feature works especially written or arranged for them.
This lunchtime concert is part of the Pinner Music Festival 2026.