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Valentin Silvestrov ‘Hymn’: Textures & Tones
Valentin Silvestrov: Hymn Context Composed in 2001, Valentin Silvestrov’s heart-wrenching Hymn is scored for string orchestra. Described as a ‘noble song of praise’, Hymn works Read more…
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Heroic Handel: A Virtual Concert with Eboracum Baroque
Heroic Handel: A Virtual Concert Saturday 18th July 2020, 7pm Baroque music ensemble Eboracum Baroque and award-winning York Gin are teaming up to present ‘Heroic Read more…
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Interview with Gavin Bryars
Interview with Gavin Bryars Although now living in the Midlands, Gavin has strong ties to both Sheffield and Yorkshire. While studying philosophy at the University Read more…
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Florence Price ‘The Deserted Garden’: Double Tradition
Florence Price: The Deserted Garden Context Born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1887, Florence Beatrice Smith Price received early musical training from her mother. Price Read more…
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Gabriel Fauré ‘Dolly Suite’: A Family Affair
Gabriel Fauré: Dolly Suite Context Gabriel Fauré’s set of piano duets, also known as the Dolly Suite, were composed between 1893-96. Each duet marks the Read more…
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Ernest Moeran ‘Lonely Waters’: Memories of East Suffolk
Ernest Moeran: Lonely Waters Context Published in a set of two piece for small orchestra, Ernest Moeran’s Lonely Waters was published in 1935. However, Moeran Read more…
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Interview with Hannah Fiddy
Interview with Hannah Fiddy Hannah Fiddy is a creative consultant and events producer, developing new audiences for classical music. She is the Director of Alternative Read more…
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Elmer Bernstein ‘The Magnificent Seven Main Title’: Back to the Wild West
Elmer Bernstein: The Magnificent Seven Main Title Context Elmer Bernstein is fondly remembered as being one of the leading film composers of the 20th Century. Read more…
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Thomas Doss ‘REM-Scapes’: Time to Sleep
Thomas Doss: REM-Scapes Context Composed in 2014, Thomas Doss’ REM-Scapes for brass band is an eclectic mix of sonorous playing and extended techniques. The name Read more…
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Florence Price ‘Moon Bridge’: Creative Art Song
Florence Price: Moon Bridge Context Born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1887, Florence Beatrice Smith Price received early musical training from her mother. Price went Read more…