Byrd to Bacharach – and Bach
Discover the stars of the future
Programme includes:
Byrd Ave verum corpus
Purcell Jehovah, quam multi sunt hostes mei
Britten Hymn to St Cecilia
Howells Take him Earth for cherishing
Bacharach Anyone who had a heart
Running time is approx. 2 hours including interval.
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
7:00pm
£20 (£5 concessions)
Full Event Details
Discover the stars of the future as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Student Scholars scheme with a journey from the Renaissance to the greatest hits of recent decades, plus iconic works from two of the giants of 20th-century British music. Britten’s immortal tribute to the patron saint of music is heard alongside Howells' Take him Earth for cherishing - dedicated to John F Kennedy, who was assassinated 60 years ago on St Cecilia’s Day.
Programme includes:
Byrd Ave verum corpus
Purcell Jehovah, quam multi sunt hostes mei
Britten Hymn to St Cecilia
Howells Take him Earth for cherishing
Bacharach Anyone who had a heart
Running time is approx. 2 hours including interval.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Jennens Road, Birmingham, B4 7XR, United Kingdom
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