From ancient times to the present day, music and dance have captured the spirit of humanity. Today's concert showcases three contrasting composers: Malcolm Arnold, Hans Werner Henze, and Edward Gregson. Arnold's Four Scottish Dances, composed in 1957, draws its inspiration from traditional Scottish folk dances. Henze's Ragtimes and Habaneras, written in 1976, was famously performed by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band at the BBC Proms that same year. Finally, Gregson's Dances and Arias merges lively, energetic dances with soulful, contemplative melodies, bringing the concert to a rousing conclusion.

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Royal Welsh College Brass Band: Dances for Brass

Bute Park

Delve into the world of classical music at the English Schools’ Orchestra
’s 29th concert, featuring a captivating programme highlighting Wagner’s Overture from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Edward Gregson’s Tuba Concerto, with soloist Charlie Jones, and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7.

English Schools’ Orchestra

Cadogan Hall 

Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with our Monday and Thursday Lunchtimes.

Thursday Lunchtimes: RNCM Brass Band

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)

Please join us Sunday September 15th at Spivey Hall at Clayton State University for an afternoon of phenomenal performances by the student musicians of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Talent Development Program.

Spivey Hall Talent Development Program Recital

Clayton State University

Join conducting talent from across the UK, Austria and Finland as they direct the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a varied programme of works by Debussy, Gregson & Elgar. This concert, jointly presented by the BBC SSO and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is the culmination of a week’s activities with conductor Martyn Brabbins.

RCS & BBC SSO: Young Conductors Showcase

City Halls

Avguste Antonov and Musique des Transmissions will perform Gregson, Piano Concerto “Homages”, for piano and concert band.

Concert Orchestres d'Harmonie

Théâtre de Verre

A4 Brass

The Music Room

The Campus Band and University Band are ensembles comprised of mostly non music-major performers and community members who come together once a week to make music. The Campus Band presents their program Dances and Dramas featuring doctoral students Luke Yoakam (trumpet) and Carly Wingfield (soprano voice). The University Band celebrates our ever-evolving world with their program Change.

Ui Campus Band And University Band

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Immerse yourself in the dramatic interpretations of "Firebird: Flames and Fury," a concert that takes you on a journey into conflict through a musical experience. Edward Gregson's 1983 Trumpet Concerto features agitated rhythms and melodies, driving a captivating back-and-forth with the orchestra. Travel back in time to 1893 with Jean Sibelius' Karelia Suite, which tells the story of Karelia’s revolt against oppression. Igor Stravinsky's Firebird Suite is the mythical tale created from Russian folklore about a brave prince and a clever Firebird working together to defeat tyranny and bring freedom to the oppressed. Join us for a night of meaningful and courageous musical conversations.

Edward Gregson

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 25, 2025

Firebird: Flames and Fury · Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

Nov 8, 2024

Royal Welsh College Brass Band: Dances for Brass · Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Nov 3, 2024

English Schools’ Orchestra · Cadogan Hall

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