Instruments of Change From disappearing straws and plastic bags to diminishing carbon footprints and political protest, the modern era is undeniably shaped by concerns about the environment. This concert explores perspectives on this zeitgeist through newly-devised works and storytelling – an attempt to capture fragments of the personal, political, and environmental changes occurring all around […]
Sun and Moon This concert tells the love story of the sun and moon. They are destined never to meet, yet their enigmatic relationship affects our lives deeply, rules our daily rhythms and fires up our imagination. The cycles of light and dark in which they are intertwined create breathtaking displays. Punctuated with Shakespeare and […]
The programme will focus on no less than eight new settings of regional and local poets by regional and local composers.
100 Second Songs We’re all familiar with those fleeting moments: a momentary flashback, a brief glimpse from a speeding train, a conversation overheard… This exciting project (curated by Dot DasH Music) invites composers from many different backgrounds to compose new songs, each lasting no more than 100 seconds, to create a patchwork of fragmentary musical […]
York Music Centre leader Tim Brooks will be commissioned to write a piece for local youth groups to perform in a lunchtime recital with local performers. Unfortunately, as of 30 April 2020, owing to the coronavirus and the UK's response to it, this performance has been postponed.
Peter Maxwell Davies: Economies of Scale Philip Grange: Elegy Steve Crowther: Trio for clarinet, viola & piano Sadie Harrison: Gemini commission (1st perf.) Morag Galloway: New Work Philip Grange: Piano trio: Homage to Chagall Unfortunately, as of 30 April 2020, owing to the coronavirus and the UK's response to it, this performance has been postponed.
A Brief History of Keyboard Music The Fantasia in G by William Byrd is representative of music written in the Renaissance and depicts dance scenes and other features of that period. Liszt’s Vallee d’Obermann, one of the most profound piano works of the Romantic era, is inspired by poetry and prose by Senancourt and Lord […]
Oliver Knussen: Reflection for violin and piano James Williamson: Trio (Late Music commission) Ann Cleare: 93 million miles away for violin, cello and piano Tom Coult: Inventions (for Heath Robinson), for solo piano David Lancaster: Rough Cut for solo violin Nick Williams: Duo for Cello and Piano (York Commission) Kaija Saariaho: Light and Matter for […]
Elysian singers Director, Sam Laughton, has devised a fascinating programme of choral music where each 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 Night Vigil, James MacMillan and Granville Bantock’s settings of Burns and Judith Weir and […]
This recital will focus on music and dreams. Neil is a composer/improviser whose work has been showcased in a recent 4* Prom in Battersea.
In 1845, Schumann discovered his passion for composing fugues. This recital explores the threads that connect and resonate through a form that straddles three centuries. Framed by two Prelude & Fugues by Bach, the concert also includes works by Shostakovich and Schumann plus New Works by Michael Parkin, Anthony Adams and Jenny Jackson.
Performing a concert celebrating Beethoven’s anniversary plus String Quartets by Schnittke, Tippett and Nicola LeFanu.
Includes a new work by Hayley Jenkins
One-woman cabaret written and performed by Zoë Martlew Featuring a blonde, a cello, a whip and a lot of digital playback… Unhinged, uncensored, underwired. Uproarious, moving, hilarious and utterly off the wall, Revue Z features Zoë’s unforgettably theatrical music for cello, voice and pre-recorded soundtrack in a dazzling array of musical styles linked together by […]
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 […]
A graduate of the Royal College of Music, Amy-Jane Milton is flautist of The Trilogy Ensemble and a regular performer with the LSO, RPO, BBC Philharmonic and Royal Northern Sinfonia orchestras. For this lunchtime concert, she has assembled a sumptuous programme of 20th century French music, including works for solo flute by Jolivet, Bozza and Debussy. […]
In 1845, Schumann discovered his passion for composing fugues: Even for me it is a strange and wonderful fact that almost every motif which forms within me bears the characteristics for multiple contrapuntal combinations. This recital, with Ian Pace at the piano, explores the threads that connect and resonate through a form that straddles three […]
Opening with Bach’s serene and pastoral piece in A major, the programme explores character pieces throughout different styles. A selection from Debussy’s iconic preludes are followed by lesser known, yet exquisite pieces by Lili Boulanger and Adolf Busch. The programme will conclude with Political Prayer, a powerful and thought-provoking piece written by York-based composer Steve […]
Living Songs showcases songs by living composers alongside more well-known classical song repertoire. This concert will include music by Richard Causton, Silvina Milstein, Wolfgang Rhim, Steve Crowther, Patrick John Jones and David Lancaster. A collection will be made in aid of Safe Passage, helping refugees access legal routes to safety. Patrick John Jones: Elsewhere 137 (2021) […]
Clarinettist Jonathan Sage explores a world of new sounds for clarinet and basset clarinet, including Saariaho's Duft and Neil Tòmas Smith's Strange Machines, as well as new pieces from Scott McLaughlin and James Williamson. The programme also features Evan Ziporyn's masterful transcriptions of Balanese Gamelan and Shakuhachi pieces, Four Impersonations. Buy tickets online
We're all familiar with those fleeting moments: a momentary flashback, a brief glimpse from a speeding train, a conversation overheard... This exciting project (curated by Dot Dash Music) invited composers from many different backgrounds to compose new songs, each lasting no more than 100 seconds, to create a patchwork of fragmentary musical miniatures. Composers include […]
This lunchtime programme includes settings of regional and local poets, by York-based composers. Stuart O'Hara — bass Ionna Koullepou — piano Selections from Songs Before Sleep- Richard Rodney Bennett 1.The Mouse and the Bumblebee– anon. 3.Twinkle, twinkle, little star– Jane Taylor 5. As I walked by myself– attrib. Bernard Barton Settings of regional and local […]
Steve and James present a fascinating recital of violin and cello music Reinhold Glier: Eight Duets for violin and cello, op.39I. PreludeII. GavotteIII. Cradle SongIV. CanzonettaV. IntermezzoVI. ImpromptuVII. ScherzoVIII. EtudeAulis Sallinen: Elegie for Sebastian Knight, for solo celloHans Werner Henze: Serenade, for solo celloBach: Prelude, Sarabande and Gigue from Suite no.3 in C major, for […]
Yorkshire-based ensemble Spelk presents a transatlantic programme, including a rare performance of the complete Living Room Music by John Cage, Canadian composer Monica Pierce's new studies for piano and toy piano, a new piece by Derek O'Connell and the premiere of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue by the group's artistic director Nick Williams, celebrating old school hip hop culture. […]
The Delta Saxophone Quartet is recognised both nationally and internationally for its exciting schedule of live performances and cutting-edge recordings. These blur the lines of musical categorisation, often inspired by contemporary classical, jazz and rock music. Since 1984 it has been at the leading edge of the UK's contemporary music scene. Mike Westbrook: Overture to […]
A musically wide-ranging programme covering over a century of composition new in its time and place, at times startlingly so, from America to Finland and much in between. The recital includes music by Aaron Copland, Francis Jackson, Roger Marsh, Madeleine Dring, Jan Sibelius, Charles Villiers Stanford, Alan Hovhaness, Hanns Eisler, David Lancaster and Judith Weir. […]
The final evening concert of the series features modern trios for flute, viola and harp, preceded by Debussy's Sonata. Debussy: Sonata Libby Larsen: Trio in Four Movements Yu-Liang Chong: Rainforest 1. Allegretto John Hawkins: Romantique David Lancaster: Before I fall asleep, the city, again... Hilary Tann: From the Song of Amergin Miguel del Aguila: Submerged William Mathias: Zodiac Trio for flute, viola and […]