Gustav Holst takes us on an epic interstellar journey across our solar system, exhilarating and mysterious. From Mars the Warrior to the Ice Giants of Uranus and Neptune, The Planets is a musical vision like no other.

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The Planets

The Bridgewater Hall

Gustav Holst takes us on an epic interstellar journey across our solar system, exhilarating and mysterious. From Mars the Warrior to the Ice Giants of Uranus and Neptune, The Planets is a musical vision like no other.

There are more celestial sounds in store from Royal Northern College of Music alumni Grace-Evangeline Mason. Her ABLAZE THE MOON has been described as ‘an amorous nocturne’ and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra performed its premiere at the BBC Proms in 2023.

BBC Philharmonic - The Planets 

BBC Philharmonic

Immerse yourself in a night of ethereal music and compelling performances at the Three Choirs Festival: Stanford’s Stabat Mater, taking place at the majestic Worcester Cathedral on Saturday, 27 July 2024, at 7.30pm. This event promises an unforgettable experience as the Philharmonia brings to life a selection of works that span the emotional spectrum of classical music.

Under the baton of conductor Samuel Hudson, the evening will feature the talents of Rebecca Hardwick (soprano), Marta Fontanals-Simmons (mezzo-soprano), Nicky Spence (tenor), and Themba Mvula (baritone), alongside the harmonious voices of the Three Choirs Festival Chorus and the Worcester Cathedral Choristers.

The programme will open with Grace-Evangeline Mason’s "The Imagined Forest," a mesmerizing musical portrayal of a vibrant woodland, followed by Holst’s "Hymn of Jesus," a piece that offers a joyful yet profound response to the sorrows of the First World War. The highlight of the evening, Stanford's "Stabat Mater," promises a moving journey through the Passion and the sorrows of Mary, culminating in a message of hope and redemption.

Tickets are priced between £15 and £68, offering a range of options for attendees. The performance will last approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an interval, making for an evening filled with beauty, reflection, and inspiration.

For more information or to purchase tickets once they go on sale, please contact the Three Choirs Festival Box Office at 01452 768928 or email info3choirs.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a truly magical evening at one of the UK’s most revered music festivals.

Three Choirs Festival: Stanford’s Stabat Mater

Worcester Cathedral

John Storgårds and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

MediaCityUK

In the 50th-anniversary year of the Royal Northern College of Music, former student Sir Stephen Hough plays Rachmaninov’s First Piano Concerto – a work full of Romantic passion and ‘youthful freshness’, written while the composer was still a teenage student. Hough is joined onstage by the Manchester-based BBC Philharmonic and conductor Mark Wigglesworth, who also perform Mahler’s First Symphony – complete with birdsong, fanfares, storms and a funeral march – and a new commission from rising-star composer and RNCM graduate Grace-Evangeline Mason.

Prom 6: Sir Stephen Hough plays Rachmaninov

Royal Albert Hall

Transporting audiences into a realm of festive delight, "Holiday Dreams" offers a captivating blend of seasonal cheer and musical charm. Grace-Evangeline Mason's "The Imagined Forest" sets a magical tone, weaving together melodies that evoke the spirit of the holidays. Tchaikovsky's classic "Nutcracker Suite" is reimagined by local legend Duke Ellington by infusing familiar melodies with jazz-inflected brilliance that captivates listeners with its exuberant energy and nostalgia. The second half of the concert features a selection of holiday choral works, filling the hall with the joy of the season as we collaborate with the stunning Alexandria Choral Society! 

Holiday Dreams

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association

Experience the magic of "The Firebird" at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, a captivating event presented by the Amarillo Symphony. This enchanting evening will take place on April 25 and 26, 2025, with performances starting at 7:30 PM on both Friday and Saturday. 

Dive into a night of extraordinary music featuring the world-renowned pianist Marc-André Hamelin, celebrated for his near-superhuman technical prowess as per the New York Times. Under the baton of conductor George Jackson, the evening promises an unforgettable auditory journey. The program includes a premiere composition from the WT, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, Grace-Evangeline Mason's "The Imagined Forest," and culminates with Stravinsky's thrilling "The Firebird Suite."

This event is a perfect blend of virtuosic piano performance and orchestral storytelling, set in the acoustically splendid Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, located at 500 S Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX 79101, United States. 

Single tickets will be available closer to the event date, offering a unique opportunity to witness a blend of classical and contemporary music that promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar. Stay updated for ticket release and make sure to mark your calendars for a musical experience that will resonate long after the final note has been played.

Grace-Evangeline Mason

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 8, 2024

Holiday Dreams · Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association

25 - 26 Apr, 2025

The Firebird · The Amarillo Symphony

Past events

Sep 21, 2024

The Planets · BBC Philharmonic

Sep 21, 2024

BBC Philharmonic - The Planets  · The Bridgewater Hall

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