At a time when the continent was celebrating with great verve a final indulgence in grandiose late romanticism, then the battle to turn away from tonal "harmonious sounds" was fought and finally the search for absolutely "new" sound systems was carried out, the English composers were above all taking time: time to reassure themselves through composition of the wealth of English folklore, the beauty and diversity of "their" landscape, the sublime greatness of cultural tradition and the power of English wit, time to find a musical-English identity, time to make England a characteristic musical nation again. And so there is a lot going on in this concert: Ralph Vaughan Williams ("Charterhouse Suite") and Gerald Finzi (Romance op. 13), both associated with the so-called English pastoral school, paint enchanting still lifes and transport their listeners to a wonderful English dream world. A few decades later, Benjamin Britten proved in his enchanting song cycle "Les Illuminations" that a true Brit can also be inspired by French poetry to play with very English tones. And the bird of paradise of English music, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, concludes by calling for people to enjoy life and live with (not only) English wit.

British Accent

CongressCentrum Pforzheim

Holst’s Second Suite is among the most beloved of the classic wind band repertory and if it weren’t for the folk tunes they were based on, they may as well be music for a British royal. Other material presented on this program creates distinct moods, from the hustle and bustle of Lisa DeSpain’s Bicycle Shop to the calm playfulness of Samuel Coleridge Taylor’s Children’s Intermezzo.

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UC Davis Concert Band and the Roseville Community Band

Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

The Outcry Ensemble continue our ‘Music for a Great City’ series exploring the essence of a city as portrayed through its music, its history, its people and their perpetual sense of spirit through a rich variety of pieces, 

Samuel Coleridge Taylor

Events

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May 18, 2025

British Accent · Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim

Nov 20, 2024

UC Davis Concert Band and the Roseville Community Band · Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

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