The completed work of David Fennessy’s 'Conquest of the Useless' returns to City Halls for a performance preceded by a discussion with the composer and a screening of Les Blank’s 1982 documentary of the 'Fitzcarraldo' shoot, 'Burden of Dreams'

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David Fennessy’s 'Conquest of the Useless'

Glasgow City Hall

**Rufus Isabel Elliot: Waves Crash on Old Street**

Join us for an evening of innovative music at the Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s, on Saturday, 16 November 2024, at 7pm. This unique concert showcases the world premiere of a new work by Rufus Isabel Elliot, alongside a selection of contemporary pieces by composers such as David Fennessy, Christian Mason, Barbara Monk Feldman, Martin Arnold, Britta Byström, Ryoko Akama, and Stuart MacRae.

**Performers:**
- David Alberman, violin
- Louise McMonagle, cello
- Mark Knoop, piano

**Programme Highlights:**
- David Fennessy: The blue-eyed lassie
- Christian Mason: Efflorescence
- Barbara Monk Feldman: Clear Edge
- Martin Arnold: Lutra
- Britta Byström: Baum in der Stadt
- Ryoko Akama: 10 days’ etude
- Stuart MacRae: Haroldswick
- Rufus Isabel Elliot: New work (World Premiere)

**Tickets:**
- General Admission: £8
- Concessions: £6
- Under-18s: £5
- A booking fee of £1.50 applies per online/phone transaction.

This concert is a collaboration with KNOCKvologan Studies, Isle of Mull, and imagines voices from the distant past and the distant future, belonging to an ancient forest on an island off the west coast of Scotland. The event is presented by LSO Discovery and generously supported by the Jerwood Foundation.

**Additional Information:**
- The Crypt Bar will be open for hot and cold drinks from one hour before the performance and during the interval.
- Card payments only.

For more details and to book your tickets, visit lso.co.uk or call +44 20 7870 2500. Experience the transformative power of music through this exceptional evening presented by LSO Discovery.

Rufus Isabel Elliot: Waves Crash on Old Street

LSO St Luke's

Experience the profound and emotionally charged masterpiece of Mozart's Requiem, performed by the Irish Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Choir Ireland under the baton of the esteemed conductor Thomas Zehetmair. This concert features a stellar lineup of soloists, including soprano Ailish Tynan, mezzo-soprano Carolyn Holt, tenor Robin Tritschler, and bass Padraic Rowan. The program opens with David Fennessy's evocative piece "Blood," setting the stage for the evening's main highlight.

Mozart's Requiem, K.626, remains one of the most enigmatic and powerful works in the classical repertoire. Composed during the final days of Mozart's life, this unfinished requiem is imbued with a sense of urgency and poignancy, reflecting the composer's own confrontation with mortality. The music navigates through a spectrum of emotions, from the dramatic and foreboding to moments of hope and redemption. Each movement of the Requiem is a testament to Mozart's genius, capturing the essence of human experience and the mystery of death.

The performance promises to be a deeply moving experience, as the orchestra and choir bring to life the intricate harmonies and profound expressions of this timeless work. The combination of the Irish Chamber Orchestra's precision and the Chamber Choir Ireland's vocal prowess ensures a rendition that honors the depth and complexity of Mozart's final composition. This concert is a unique opportunity to witness the convergence of exceptional musical talent and one of the greatest compositions in the history of classical music.

David Fennessy

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 16, 2024

Rufus Isabel Elliot: Waves Crash on Old Street · London Symphony Orchestra

Nov 17, 2024

Mozart Requiem · Royal Irish Academy of Music

Past events

Nov 4, 2023

David Fennessy’s 'Conquest of the Useless' · BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

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