In the first lunchtime recital of the series, Alistair Donaghue (baritone) and Polly Sharpe (piano) present an exploration of 21st Century British songs, including settings from the acclaimed CD Songs Now: British Songs of the 21st Century, and a selection of songs from a 2009 collection, the NMC Songbook. Songs Now was reviewed by Timothy […]
This has all the hallmarks of a must-see concert: new commissions by Sadie Harrison and Morag Galloway, Philip Grange's Homage to Chagall and the wonderful playing of the ensemble, Gemini. What could possibly make this event even more rewarding? How about a preconcert talk by Philip Grange (6.45pm) plus a complimentary glass of wine! Peter […]
a dazzling explosion of creativityTom Service, BBC Radio 3 New Music Show Duncan Honeybourne presents a selection of pieces from his collection Contemporary Piano Soundbites: Composers in Lockdown 2020. During the 2020 Lockdown Duncan commissioned over 30 piano miniatures from an eclectic mix of composers, ranging from distinguished senior figures to younger and emerging composers. Described […]
Buy tickets online Ticket type Standard £12.00 GBP Concession £10.00 GBP The Director of the Elysian Singers, Sam Laughton, has devised a fascinating programme of choral music where a contemporary work is paired with an earlier piece based on words from the same poet or source. For example, Cheryl Frances-Hoad and Rachmaninoff’s settings of All […]