Afternoon Concert
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This will be our first concert for over two years. Quite an occasion! You'll be listening to our music in the church's inspiring atmosphere, surrounded by its historic architectural beauty, so do come and relax with us on this early spring afternoon. Each half of the programme is 45 minutes, with a short 15-minute interval.
Conductor: Bill Anderton Leader: Chris Russell Guest Harpist: Lily James Tickets on the door, £7.00 (£6.00 concession). Children free. Cash sales only. Please use the hand sanitiser when entering, wear a face mask when not seated, and stay spaced from others. It is particularly important that you do not attend if you have Covid-19 symptoms. To have a great expereience, and for your safety, see further information below: |
St Mary's Church, Newent
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Programme
Here is a selection of orchestral gems, notable for its variety. It includes some angelic harp music and the first public airing of a new orchestral suite.
Part 1
Overture, ‘The Duenna’ Thomas Linley, Jr
Linley (1756-78), the ‘English Mozart’, drowned aged 22, was one of our most precocious composers. Ed., Adam Carse
Mikado Selection Arthur Sullivan
A selection of the most well-known song tunes from this famous comic opera.
Medley Burt Bacharach
Remember BB? Alfie; I Say A Little Prayer; Walk On By; Close to You…
Serenade for Strings - Largo Edward Elgar
Here is the nostalgic slow movement from Elgar’s Serenade for Strings.
Orchestral Suite: Birnbeck Pier Bill Anderton
The story in music of the unique old pier at Weston-super-Mare, which is soon to be transformed from dereliction to its former glory: Hey Day, Decline, Disaster, and Rebirth. First performance. The original pier was designed by famous Victorian seaside engineer, Eugenius Birch.
INTERVAL Refreshments
Part 2
Welsh Folk Song Suite Alun Hoddinott
The Yellow Sheepskin; Ox-Driving Song; Love Song; Aunt Nellie
Music for Harp soloist, Lily James
Lily is a student at Newent Community School and comes from a ‘harpist’ family.
Gabriel’s Oboe Ennio Morriconi
From the film soundtrack of ‘The Mission’, featuring our first oboe, Colin Henderson and harpist, Lily James. Arr. R. Ling
Journey Through Space Tom Cunningham
Music of (some of!) the planets. Try to work out which you are listening to. Tom lives and composes in Edinburgh.
Rural Scene Rudolf Friml
Czech composer, Friml (1879-1972) evokes a cold and solemn landscape, but by the end of the piece it’s a vodka-fuelled frenzy.
The Great Gate of Kiev Modest Mussorksky
Our concert concludes with a powerful celebration of Ukrainian architecture and culture, ‘The Great Gate of Kiev’ from 'Pictures At An Exhibition'. Arr. R. Ling
With thanks to Rev. Simon Mason and the wardens of St Mary’s Church, Newent
Part 1
Overture, ‘The Duenna’ Thomas Linley, Jr
Linley (1756-78), the ‘English Mozart’, drowned aged 22, was one of our most precocious composers. Ed., Adam Carse
Mikado Selection Arthur Sullivan
A selection of the most well-known song tunes from this famous comic opera.
Medley Burt Bacharach
Remember BB? Alfie; I Say A Little Prayer; Walk On By; Close to You…
Serenade for Strings - Largo Edward Elgar
Here is the nostalgic slow movement from Elgar’s Serenade for Strings.
Orchestral Suite: Birnbeck Pier Bill Anderton
The story in music of the unique old pier at Weston-super-Mare, which is soon to be transformed from dereliction to its former glory: Hey Day, Decline, Disaster, and Rebirth. First performance. The original pier was designed by famous Victorian seaside engineer, Eugenius Birch.
INTERVAL Refreshments
Part 2
Welsh Folk Song Suite Alun Hoddinott
The Yellow Sheepskin; Ox-Driving Song; Love Song; Aunt Nellie
Music for Harp soloist, Lily James
Lily is a student at Newent Community School and comes from a ‘harpist’ family.
Gabriel’s Oboe Ennio Morriconi
From the film soundtrack of ‘The Mission’, featuring our first oboe, Colin Henderson and harpist, Lily James. Arr. R. Ling
Journey Through Space Tom Cunningham
Music of (some of!) the planets. Try to work out which you are listening to. Tom lives and composes in Edinburgh.
Rural Scene Rudolf Friml
Czech composer, Friml (1879-1972) evokes a cold and solemn landscape, but by the end of the piece it’s a vodka-fuelled frenzy.
The Great Gate of Kiev Modest Mussorksky
Our concert concludes with a powerful celebration of Ukrainian architecture and culture, ‘The Great Gate of Kiev’ from 'Pictures At An Exhibition'. Arr. R. Ling
With thanks to Rev. Simon Mason and the wardens of St Mary’s Church, Newent