Counterpoint is a locally based ensemble of chamber musicians formed in 2001 and directed by Anne Tupling. Their concerts at local venues are well known, including at Gateway Arts Centre, Shrewsbury Abbey, St. Alkmund's Church, St.Chad's Church and Y Tabernacle in Machynlleth. Counterpoint has given special Charity performances of Mozart's horn quintet and Dvorak's piano quintet at Gateway Arts to raise funds for Special Needs provision in Shropshire. Counterpoint String and Wind Ensemble are available for concerts.  Please contact Anne Tupling for more information.

Recent performances have included Spohr's Grand Nonetto for 'Concerts in the Round' at St. Chad's Church, Beethoven's Septet for strings and wind, Max Bruch and Milhaud's clarinet, violin and piano trio and the Brahms Clarinet Quintet. The Counterpoint Piano Trio repertoire includes Brahms C major and C minor trios, Mendelssohn’s D minor trio and Beethoven’s Archduke.Counterpoint Ensemble expanded in 2010 to include a full scale String Orchestra, 'Celebrating Concerto Grosso', St Alkmunds Church, Shrewsbury.

In 2011 Counterpoint string trio performed at the Picardie Music Festival with clarinet, flute and oboe quartets. Next year's programme will include piano trios and works for violin, piano and clarinet.

Please take a look at our Concert Diary webpage for details of future bookings ...

"Counterpoint with Anne Tupling, and other members of Sounds Interesting have played for us at the Gateway in Shrewsbury on many occasions, with a range of music as varied as our audience, and always to the highest professional standard. They have helped us maintain an exciting concert programme over many years, and always attract good audiences."

Muriel Williamson - Concert Organiser, Gateway Education and Arts Centre