RDMR concert listings (August 2023)
Aurora Orchestra
The Rite of Spring, Snape Maltings
Wednesday 17 August, 7:30pm, Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello
Nicholas Collon conductor
Aurora Orchestra
Programme:
Elgar Cockaigne Overture
Bloch Schelomo
Stravinsky The Rite of Spring (from memory)
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The Rite of Spring, Saffron Walden
Thursday 31 August, 7pm, Saffron Hall
Nicholas Collon conductor
Aurora Orchestra
Jane Mitchell concept and script
Jane Mitchell and James Bonas directors
Iain Farrington music arrangements
Programme:
An introduction to Stravinsky’s The Rite of Sping
Igor Stravinsky The Rite of Spring (from memory)
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Britten Pears Arts
Summer at Snape will run from 24 July – 2 September with something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
Venues across Snape Maltings and The Red House in Aldeburgh will host 6 weeks of events.
Concerts will feature outstanding artists and ensembles from the worlds of classical music, jazz, blues, world, folk, roots, pop, rock, experimental performances, works in progress and rising talent.
From July to September there are over 80 events across 42 days with opportunities for all ages to get involved. Participants can learn to dance the samba, try drumming, printmaking and illustration with local artists and enjoy a day of singing and spoken word workshops.
Many events are family-friendly with lots to take part in, including children’s concerts, skills-based groups and workshops.
Full listings here.
Find further information, press tickets & images please contact rebecca@rdmr.co.uk
Cadogan Hall
Out to Lunch
18 July – 24 August, 12-2pm, Culford Room at Cadogan Hall
Out to Lunch, a series of lunchtime concerts bringing world-class jazz performances and renowned artists to the heart of Chelsea, offers an invitation to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life for a midday rendezvous with unforgettable music.
Rob Barron Trio – From this moment on
Tuesday 1 August 2023, 12 – 2pm
Rob Barron piano
Conor Chaplin double bass
Josh Morrison drums
Sophie Alloway Quartet featuring Mornington Lockett
Thursday 3 August 2023, 12 -2pm
Sophie Alloway drums
Mornington Lockett saxophone
Will Barry piano
Flo Moore bass
Joanna Eden – embraceable Ella
Tuesday 8 August, 12 – 2pm
Joanna Eden vocals
Chris Ingham piano
Andrés Lafone bass
A show celebrating the music of Ella Fitzgerald.
Tara Minton – two for the road
Thursday 10 August 2023, 12 – 2pm
Tara Minton harp & vocals
Ed Babar double bass
David Ingamells drums
Lulu Pierre Quartet with Tony Kofi
Tuesday 15 August 2023, 12 – 2pm
Lulu Pierre vocals
Tony Kofi tenor sax
Alex Webb piano
Menelik Claffey bass
Dan Hester drums
Andy Panayi Quartet – Flute to the Power of Four
Thursday 17 August 2023, 12 – 2pm
Andy Panayi flutes
Mark Edwards piano
Oz Dechaine double bass
Joe Edwards drums
Presenting works celebrating jazz flute and Panayi’s album, Flute to the Power of Four.
Tuesday 22 August 2023, 12 - 2pm
Tori Freestone tenor saxophone, violin and vocals
Tim Giles drums
Dave Manington bass
Including works inspired by folk, latin and Brazilian music.
Paul Higgs presents ‘Cool School’
Thursday 24 August 2023, 12 - 2pm
Paul Higgs trumpet
Gabriel Keen piano
Neil Bullock drummer
Jerome Davies double bass
Repertoire includes works by Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck Shorty Rogers, amongst others.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Rhythms of Summer
Thursday 3 August, 7:30pm, Deeside Community Theatre, Aboyne
Friday 4 August, 7:30pm, St Ninians & Forglen Church, Turiff
Saturday 5 August, 7:30pm, Inverurie Town Hall
Andrei Feher conductor
André Cebrián flute
Programme:
Haydn Symphony No 83 ‘The Hen’
Marquez Flute Concerto ‘Son’ (UK premiere)
Poulenc Sinfonietta
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Manchester Collective
Manchester Collective at the BBC Proms: Neon
Saturday 19 August, 10:15pm, Royal Albert Hall, London
Manchester Collective
Rakhi Singh violin/director
Programme:
Hannah Peel Neon
Ben Nobuto SERENITY 2.0
Oliver Leith A different ‘Fantasie from Suite No.5 in G minor’
David Lang Mystery Sonata No. 7, ‘Glory’
Steve Reich Double Sextet
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The English Concert
The English Concert at the BBC Proms
Friday 25 August, 10:15pm, Royal Albert Hall
The English Concert
Iestyn Davies counter-tenor
Kristian Bezuidenhout harpsichord / director
Programme:
Bach Cantata No. 170 Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust
Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major
Bach Cantata No. 35 Giest und Seele wird verwirret
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