We hold about 25 concerts (mainly classical) each year at Holy Trinity Church in the middle of Warrington. These are normally between 1:45 and 2:30 on Saturdays and attended by about 50 to 90 people. Whilst the concerts are free they are funded by donations received through voluntary retiring collections.
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Sechs Klavierstücke Op.118 I. Intermezzo. Allegro non assai, ma molto appassionato II. Intermezzo. Andante teneramente III. Ballade. Allegro energico IV. Intermezzo. Allegretto un poco agitatoV. Romanze. Andante VI. Intermezzo. Andante, Largo e mesto
Claude Debussy (1862-1918) Preludes Book 1 No. 4 – Les sons et Les Parfums Tournent Dans l’air Du Soir Book 1 No. 12 – Minstrels
Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Six Moments musicaux Op.16 II. Allegretto in E flat minor III. Andante cantabile in B minor IV. Presto in E minor
Biography
Tianyang “Emily” Han, graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, and is active as both a performer and educator in the United Kingdom. She studied at Shenyang Conservatory of Music and in 2014 she moved to England to continue her studies at the Royal Northern College of Music with Professor Graham Scott, where she was awarded the prestigious Lord Rhodes Scholarship and subsequently completed her Master of Music degree.
Tianyang is also dedicated to music education, and currently teaches piano at Cheltenham College and Loughborough Schools Music. She also performs regularly with the Valette Trio and with cellist Yuuki Bouterey-Ishidoat and has been awarded many prestigious prizes. She has also participated in masterclasses with many internationally renowned artists and in festivals in Italy and Switzerland.
Next week’s concert is on 24th October 2026, when we welcome theTalland Quartet – Violin, Viola and Cello
Alvin Wong – Saxophone, Johanna Leung – Clarinet,Anna Hoi Ching Chiu – Piano
Programme
J S Bach Concerto BWV 1060, arr. for Clarinet, Saxophone and Piano l Allegro ll Adagio/Largo III Allegro
Francis Poulenc Trio FP 43, arr. for Clarinet, Saxophone and Piano I Presto ll Andante Ill Rondo
Kousuke Yamashita Eternal Story
Biographies
Tricola Trio is a dynamic, versatile ensemble that formed in 2024 in Manchester and features three award-winning musicians. They explore a diverse repertoire, including original transcriptions of Baroque pieces, contemporary works and pop arrangements. The trio has performed in Harris Music Preston, Blackburn Cathedral and Didsbury St James and Emmanuel Church, and collaborated with Macclesfield Males Voice Choir as guest performers.
Alvin Wong is an accomplished musician and composer who has competed in prestigious competitions in the UK and abroad and won several prizes. He has performed across three continents, showcasing a diverse portfolio which includes solo and ensemble work in various styles. In 2023 he was selected to perform at the World Saxophone Congress in Gran Canaria, Spain. Alvin is an active saxophonist in Hong Kong during his summer visits, organising public events and concerts. He has experience with the Asian Youth Orchestra participating in a sponsored tour across 11 Asian cities. He teaches woodwind and music theory in the UK and contributed to workshops for high-school students in Hong Kong. Alvin’s compositions have been recognised in competitions and commissioned for public performances. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Hong Kong and earned a Master’s Degree from a prestigious music conservatory in the USA. He recently received a diploma from the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp.
Johanna Leung is a talented clarinetist based in Manchester. She is renowned for her diverse performances worldwide, including Reykjavik, Berlin and Hong Kong. A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, she has won accolades such as 2nd prize in the 2019 Buffet Crampon Clarinet Competition and the Help Musician Postgraduate Award. Johanna has graced noble venues and festivals showcasing her commitment to experimental music and multimedia collaborations. She is a member and producer of the UnHeard Collective which focuses on contemporary classical music. She engages in community activities conducting art and music workshops across Manchester.
Anna Hoi Ching Chiu is a Manchester based, talented pianist and accompanist who was born and raised in Hong Kong. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music from Hong Kong Baptist University, studying under Chan Sham Siu Wai Sylvia, and a Master of Performance in Piano Accompaniment from the Royal College of Music in Manchester under the tutelage of David Jones. She has received multiple prestigious awards, including the RNCM Brodsky Cross-School Prize with The Lucrezia Trio as harpsichordist in 2017, Piano Prize of RNCM Chris Petty English Song Competition and Milton Waring Award in 2018 and has been recognised as a Leeds Lieder Young Artist. Her performance experience spans several events and workshops that showcase her skills and collaboration in masterclasses with Malcolm Martineau, John Mark Ainsley, James Baillieu and Julius Drake. In 2019 Anna made her debut in France performing at the St Gauderic Festival and has worked with various choirs, including the Hong Kong Youth Choir under the baton of Bob Chilcott in 2020. She continues to be actively involved in choral accompaniment and collaborations with different music organisations.
Next week’s concert is on 17th October 2026, with Emily Han – Piano
We enjoyed the Outstanding Young Pianists – Sam Lord, Melody Zhao and Natalia Mei playing a superb selection of music to celebrate yet another milestone concert. At the end, Sam played ‘Happy Birthday’ and we learned that it was Melody’s 16th birthday today.
We also learned that Helen (who holds the donations basket after our concerts) has attended all 550 concerts.
Thank you to Alan (who takes photographs for us) for presenting us with this 3D printed embossed plaque.
Finally, thank you to the Committee who ensure that our concert programme is of a consistently high standard and that our audience receives a warm welcome to the concerts.
WACIDOM is a voluntary run music society and charity that holds free lunchtime concerts on Saturday afternoons at Holy Trinity Church in Warrington Town Centre. All our concerts are funded by donations.
Our main aim is to offer opportunities to young student musicians, most often from the Royal Northern College of Music and Chetham’s School of Music, but sometimes further afield. We also support musicians at the start of their careers as they build repertoire, confidence and platform skills.
In 2024 we celebrated our 500th free concert which was played by Patron, Leon McCawley and Patron, Sir Stephen Hough kindly offered to play a December concert, to bring our celebratory year to a close.
Sir Stephen asked that donations were to go to WACIDOM to support our work with young and aspiring musicians. He was there once!
We prepared this website in time for the start of our February 2024 concert series and hope that you are finding it useful. Explore the Main Menu bar at the top of this page to see what it offers. This Home Page has information about the next concert and any ‘latest news’.
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