Forthcoming Events
For further information on all events please contact the Secretary, Beryl Craven.
29th November 2009
St Mary's Church, Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, Rugby
Heart of England Recorder Orchestra conducted by Colin Touchin
and Piccolo conducted by Rosemary Mailey
"Come to the Dance!"
A varied concert of choral and recorder music. Programme includes arrangements of well-known orchestral music and original compositions for recorder orchestra.
7pm start
[rehearsal 3pm]
Tickets £5 (£4)
light refreshments available
[Food available for orchestra after rehearsal!]
17th April 2010
Birmingham Conservatoire
Recital hall
7.30pm
Tickets £8 £6 (Students)
"The Orchestral Recorder"
Featuring:
pOLyPhoNiCA Recorder Trio (Simone Curley – Grace Barton - Michael Piraner)
Birmingham Schools’ Recorder Sinfonia (conductor Alan Davis)
Heart of England Recorder Orchestra (conductor Colin Touchin)
Programme:
Steve Marshall Triple Concert
Colin Touchin A Further Diversion
Dietrich Schnabel Fire and Ice
Raymond Head Reflections of Sun and Water
Nicholas Wynne Whirly-Jig
Geoffrey Alan Taylor Eleanor’s Lullaby and Sunflower
Colin Hand Dancing Day
Alan Davis Party Pieces
Beatles arrangements
Trio pieces
This enterprising programme full of variety and interest will reveal the full range of the recorder family in chamber and orchestral dispositions from 3 to 17 parts. From the delicate sopranino to the mighty contra-bass see and hear the highs and lows of the recorder timbre, and explore some of the new compositions for the medium along with several familiar, or at least familiar-sounding items! There’ll be jazzy rhythms, dancing tunes, impressive solos and awesome accompaniments! Featuring modern music that’s specifically written for the medium and user-friendly for players and listeners alike.
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