30 January The Torside Trio
The Torside Trio brings together three musicians with a shared passion for chamber music. Featuring Jade Gall (flute), Sarah Dean (clarinet) and Carol Galton (piano), the ensemble spans both sides of Dartmoor, with two members based in Exeter and one near Tavistock – the inspiration behind their name. Drawing on a wealth of musical experience, the trio explores a varied repertoire, combining lyrical melodies, expressive interplay and contrasting musical colours to create performances that are engaging, intimate and full of character.
Join the Torside Trio for a cosy January evening of music, featuring a delightful programme for flute, clarinet and piano. From the romantic elegance of Camille Saint-Saëns and the impressionistic colours of Debussy to the vibrant works of Eric Ewazen and Howard Blake, enjoy an evening of beautiful melodies, contrasting styles and intimate chamber music.
Jade Gall is a versatile UK-based multi-instrumentalist, saxophonist, and flautist, known for her rich tone and stylistic range across jazz, classical, and pop. She holds a BA (Hons) from Dartington College of Arts, a Master of Music from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and a Fellowship Diploma (FTCL) from Trinity College London. Jade performs across the UK and Europe, and has performed in the orchestras for the UK touring production of Matilda the Musical and Mouline Rouge. Up until recently she has had a busy touring schedule with DS:UK – A Tribute to Dire Straits. She has featured on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune with Superlocrian, and has appeared on major stages including Glastonbury and the Welsh Millennium Centre.
Sarah Dean is a clarinet and saxophone player with a wide-ranging career across classical, jazz, and contemporary music. A graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Sarah is Principal Clarinet of the Devon Philharmonic Orchestra and a member of the Mike Westbrook Uncommon Orchestra, with whom she has toured the UK (Ronnie Scott’s, Kings Place) and Italy (Teatro Rossini). An Associate of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Sarah works with community groups, fostering engagement and accessibility through music. She is also an experienced educator, teaching individuals and coaching youth ensembles across the South West.
Carol Galton has lived and worked in Devon for the past 35 years. She was born in South Africa where she completed a Masters in Philosophy before coming to the UK to continue as a postgraduate student. At the same time, she continued piano and cello studies, and received a teaching diploma from the Royal College of Music. She then spent 20 years as a primary schoolteacher in Exeter where in her role as music co-ordinator she was involved with children’s music making at all levels. She now teaches piano, accompanies instrumentalists and singers, and performs regularly. Carol also plays cello in the Devon Philharmonic Orchestra and enjoys vegetable-growing and playing chamber music with local musicians in her spare time.
