lmm recommends | friday 2 september

Posted by Ella Cape Davenhill on 2 September 2011 | 0 Comments

Tags: BBC PROMS, Southbank Centre, Wigmore Hall, the big sing, Festival of Britain, The Rodolfus Choir, Royal Albert Hall,

BBC Proms | 7 September

Bridge, Sir Harrison Birtwistle & Holst:  This Prom promises to demonstrate the sheer diversity of British music with the UK premiere of Birtwistle’s “Concerto for Violin an Orchestra”, Bridge’s “Isabella”- a beautiful symphonic poem featuring some passionate string writing, and culminating in Holst’s astounding “The Planet’s”, with the extensiveness of the orchestra (including some instruments not usually found in the orchestra, such as the much underused euphonium!) producing some incredible sonorous sound. This truly is one prom not to be missed.

7pm: Royal Albert Hall. Tickets from £8.50 with promming on the day for just £5.

For more information please go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2011/september-07/81 

The Rodolfus Choir “Ecce Beatam Lucem” | 2 september

This promising young choir of 16-25 year olds is actually formed from scratch with just 3 days of rehearsal time before performing! Conducted by Ralph Allwood, the concert is an exploration of choral music spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century is perfect for not only choral music lovers, but also those who want to see some up and coming musical talent.

Friday 2 September at 7pm at St Dunstan-in-the-West. Tickets from £15.

For more information: http://eccebeatamlucem.co.uk/  

 

 

 

Vision Sound Music’s Last Day Before School | 4 September

Fancy a last family day out before school starts back? Then get down to the Queen Elizabeth Hall and get stuck into an interactive day of culture for all the family, incorporating music, games and films. This is a great way to culminate the holidays, and to gain an understanding into the way music brings visuals to life.

Sunday 4 September at 10.30am at the Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets £10/£5 concessions

For tickets and more information please go to: http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/music/tickets/vision-sound-musics-last-day-before-school-60626

 

 

 

The Big Sing | 4 September

The culmination of Southbank Centre’s Festival of Britain is going to be a wonderful spectacle. A mass vocal performance by hundreds of singers from across the country and featuring special musical guests, ifeatures a range of different types of music, to suit all tastes. Plus you can also pop along to an all-comers workshop at the Clore Ballroom, 3pm, and learn the closing song to truly join in the celebration.

Free Event. Sunday 4 September, 4pm at the Riverside Terrace/ Southbank

For more information please go to: http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk/find/music/classical/tickets/big-sing-61183 

 

 

Wigmore Hall/Kohn Foundation International Song Competition | 4-8 September

This competition, in its 14th year, celebrates song tradition as a whole and attracts singers and pianists of the highest standard, requiring them to sing and play in at least three languages. This is a great opportunity to hear some wonderful musicians, and ones who may go onto promising solo careers.

From 4 - 8 September. Wigmore Hall. TIckets from £12.

For tickets and more information please go to: http://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/series/songcompetition2011