Faculty of Music presents: Lunchtime Recital Series

Free entry, no registration required.

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The Faculty of Music is delighted to announce a new lunchtime recital series, taking place in Christ Church Cathedral. The recitals will predominantly take place on Friday's from 1.15pm.

Curated by the Director of Performance, these recitals will showcase the wonderful skills of our performance students. Performing a wide range of repertoire, we hope there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Please come and join us in the busy and beautiful setting of Christ Church Cathedral for a lunchtime of wonderful music making!

 

Programme:

Lili Boulanger Deux Morceaux pour Violon et Piano: 1. Nocturne

Varis Sirisook, Violin

Juliet Merchant, Piano

 

Marina Dranishnikova Poem

Katherine Needleman qua resurget ex favilla, mvt. II

Tom Kirby - Oboe

 

Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata No.5 in C minor, Op.10 No.1

Sergei Rachmaninoff Elegie in Eb minor, Op.3, No.1

Eve Pessagno - Piano

 

Sergei Rachmaninoff Prelude in B minor, Op.32 No.10

Dan Mollenkamp, Piano

 

Samuel Barber Violin Concerto Mvt I. Allegro

Matthew Eldridge, Violin

Oliver Rzycki - Piano

 

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