Music and dance combine in this unique programme: Gustav Holst’s remarkable opera, Imogen Holst’s entrancing Suite, and Vaughan Williams’ Oboe Concerto. G. Holst: Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Op.26 (15’) I. Holst: Suite (15’) Vaughan Williams: Oboe Concerto in A minor (20’) G. Holst: Savitri, Op.25 (35’) Britten Sinfonia Voices Britten Sinfonia Nicholas Daniel […]
With Beethoven’s iconic 9 Symphony, Orion Orchestra and Nicholas Daniel will be marking the 200 years since its premiere and also celebrating the Symphony’s connection to Marylebone and that the Royal Philharmonic Society funded the first performance in Vienna, which happened while they were based close to Manchester Square Gardens.
An evening of haunting melodies and mystical dance unfolds, from Ysaÿe’s and Ravel’s intense narratives to the whimsical charm of Butler’s Roald Dahl-inspired “Dirty Beasts” and Adès’ spirited “Catch.” The program culminates with Schubert’s profound “Death and the Maiden,” weaving together an unforgettable tapestry of music that oscillates between the ethereal, the playful, and the […]
Amadeus comes alive as excerpts from Peter Shaffer’s iconic play are paired with Mozart’s sublime “Gran Partita,” blending dramatic readings with ethereal music for a captivating portrayal of Mozart’s genius. MOZART Serenade No. 10 for Winds “Gran Partita” Nicholas Daniel, Claire Brazeau - oboes Mark Simpson, Tommaso Lonquich - clarinets Taylor Eiffert, Max Opferkuch - […]
This “takeover” concert, curated by renowned composer Thomas Adès, showcases him as composer, teacher, pianist, and conductor, and includes the U.S. premiere of “Forgotten Dances” with international guitar sensation Sean Shibe. FRANCISCO COLL Turia THOMAS ADÈS Forgotten Dances – US Premiere DE FALLA Concerto for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Violin and Cello
This concert unites the poignant Mendelssohn siblings’ works — Fanny’s unduly neglected remarkable work and Felix’s stirring String Quartet, a reaction to her early passing — with compositions by artists silenced or oppressed during WWII. It embodies the spirit of perseverance and the unbreakable will of the human spirit through music. F. MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio […]
Richard Dubugnon: Mikroncerto, op. 37 for oboe d’amore, basset clarinet and piano Jose Franch-Ballester (clarinet), Nicholas Daniel (oboe) and Leon McCawley (piano) Rachmaninov: Cello sonata, opus 19 Hugh Tinney (piano) and Guy Johnston (cello) Brahms: Piano quartet no.2 in A major Wu Qian (piano), Sophia Jaffe? (violin), Sarah McElravy (viola) and Guy Johnston (cello)
Thea Musgrave: Niobe (1987) Nicholas Daniel (oboe and tape recorder) Beethoven: Piano Trio no. 5 in D Major "Ghost" Sitkovetsky Trio
Wynton Marsalis: Creole Contradanzas, Blue Lights on the Bayou, Hellbound Highball from String Quartet No. 1 “At the Octoroon Balls" (2005) Simply Quartet Mozart: Adagio K. 370 Simply Quartet with Nicholas Daniel (cor anglais) Beethoven: String Quartet No. 16, Op. 135 Simply Quartet
Arthur Bliss: Conversations for oboe, flute & string trio Grace Williams: Sonatina for flute & piano Madeleine Dring: Trio for oboe, flute & piano ***Interval*** Elena Langer: Figaro’s Dances for piano 6’ Michael Tippett: Prelude, Recitative & Aria for oboe, flute & piano Peter Warlock: The Curlew for tenor, flute, cor anglais & string quartet […]
Elena Langer: Stay, O Sweet for soprano, oboe, flute, violin, cello and harpsichord GF Handel: Trio Sonata HWV 393 for oboe, violin, cello and harpsichord Elena Langer: Love and Endings for soprano, oboe and harpsichord ***INTERVAL*** Elizabeth Maconchy: Bagatelles for oboe and harpsichord GF Handel: German Arias for soprano, oboe, cello and harpsichord No. 4 […]
Henry Purcell ed. Michael Tippett: Music for a While Elena Langer: Mind Garden Love song to Aminta: tenor, cor anglais, piano L'Armoire de Couperin: piano Snow: violin, piano His Return: tenor, oboe, string trio Semyon Song: tenor, piano Semyon Monologue: tenor, piano Cabaret Song: oboe, piano Benjamin Britten: Cello Sonata ***INTERVAL*** Arnold Bax: Oboe Quintet […]