Cardiff Winds and Naomi Harvey (soprano) - Lion Ballroom - Leominster
About This Event
At 3pm on Sunday 20 October, Cardiff Winds, who have played at the Lion Ballroom a number of times, return to perform lovely wind music and are joined by distinguished soprano Naomi Harvey in a chamber version of Richard Strauss' glorious Four Last Songs. The ensemble consists of flute, clarinet, oboe, horn and bassoon. On the programme are two popular works from the Wind Quintet repertoire, one by Farkas and one by Nielsen; an arrangement of a famous composition by George Butterworth; and a short work by composer and arranger Derek Smith: a potpourri of French tunes. The main work, however, will be the première of a chamber version of Richard Strauss’ much-loved Four Last Songs. This normally requires a huge orchestra but in this chamber version it acquires an intimate feel.
Ferenc Farkas Old Hungarian Dances George Butterworth The Banks of Green Willow (arr. Lisa Portus) Richard Strauss Four Last Songs (arr. Michael Gibbs) (première) Derek Smith Bonne Bouche: a French Suite Nielsen Wind Quintet Op 43
Admission / Ticket Info:
Tickets: £20 (students half-price) Leominster TIC on 01568 616460, The Courtyard, Hereford on 01432 340555 & online at www.courtyard.org.uk
Disabled Access:
There is a lift to the first floor concert hall.
Disabled Facilities:
There is a disabled toilet on the ground floor.
