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Faculty of Music Lunchtime Recital Series

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22 November 2024 13:15
Christ Church Cathedral
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Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received - no registration required.

Our popular Lunchtime Recital Series returns to Christ Church Cathedral on Friday afternoons. Come and listen to Faculty of Music students showcase their talent and dedication to the music they are currently working on. Each concert lasts around 30-40 minutes and offers a variety of repertoire. 

This concert will feature new works by our graduate composers, performed by our graduate performers. From film-music inspired writing to jazz-influenced work, these four world premieres for violin and organ, solo organ, and violin and viola duo will showcase a colourful array of new music. 

 

Programme:

Alessandro Loro - Waves

Chukwuka Onyenze, organ

 

Zachary Di Lello - A Billion and a Half

Chukwuka Onyenze, organ

Zachary Di Lello, voice

Tanaya Nair, dancer

 

Asha Parkinson - If there's any kind of magic...

Chukwuka Onyenze, organ

 

Josef Rheinberger - Prelude from Suite for violin and organ, Op.166

Grace Shepherd, violin

Chukwuka Onyenze, organ

 

Alessandro Loro - Dispute on a Brazilian Dance

Grace Shepherd, violin

Isobel Neary-Adams, viola

 

 

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