Friday 15th July 2015
7.30pm in the Chapel of Auckland Castle

The Acacia Duo



Samantha Pearce: flute
Heather Wrighton: harp

Fauré…Sicilienne

J.S Bach…Sonata No 2 in Eb BWV 1031

Astor Piazzolla…Histoire Du Tango

Domenico Donizetti: Sonata for Flute and Harp

Andy Scott: Sonata for Flute and Harp

W.A. Mozart: Andante KV315

Anton Bernhard Fürstenau: Fantasie

Jacques Ibert: Entr’acte for Flute and Harp

Joseph Jongen: Danse Lente

Benjamin Godard: Suite de Trois Morceaux

Samantha and Heather met in 2008 whilst studying at The Royal Academy of Music, London. They had an instant rapport and formed the ‘Acacia Duo’. Since then they have delighted audiences with their dexterity and talent. Samantha and Heather have recently been appointed as artists for the charity ‘Live Music Now’ which brings performances to people that rarely have the opportunity to experience live music. This involves working in hospitals and care homes and with children with special needs. Samantha and Heather are both busy freelance musicians, playing in an array of orchestral and solo performances. They enjoy working in this smaller chamber combination for its beautiful and romantic sound and the variety of possibilities for intimate to large performances.