The department’s newest ensemble, the Flute Choir, brings a programme of music to Studio 3 Gallery in the Jarman Building this Wednesday, as the #EarBox collaboration continues.
Bringing together visual art and live music, the #EarBox series event this Wednesday sees the gallery hosting the ensemble, complete with harpsichord and cello, in a programme including music by Bach, Handel, Telemann, Dvorak and a traditional Japanese folk-song, all set against the backdrop of the gallery’s current exhibition, After the Break. Anyone who attended last month’s concert in the series, given by Minerva Voices, will know what a wonderfully resonant and intimate space the gallery has, perfect for bringing art and music together.
The Flute Choir performed last week as part of the Magical Musical Miscellany lunchtime concert, and has been developing the programme for Wednesday throughout the term; Wednesday’s performance starts at 1.10pm, admission is free, more details here.
The long day began bright and early with the crew arriving at the concert-hall to load two vans with all the equipment needed, and unfolded across the day with the arrival of additional percussion in the form of two tuned bells and an additional timp, plus not one but two harpists.
The annual concert in Canterbury Cathedral is one of the highlights of the University’s performing calendar; join us tomorrow night in a heady exploration of desire, dreams and death…
To the delight ot listeners, commuters and those on the school-run throughout the county, the air-waves resounded to staff and students singing ‘England’s Gateway To The World,’ the mock anthem celebrating the glories of our county, arranged for mixed choir by Your Loyal Correspondent.
Like something out of the Italian Job, a fleet of cars left the University campus and trekked deep into the darkest recesses of the north Kent coast, to arrive at the radio station where the excitement was palpable: we were really here! Ushered into the atrium, we met the presenters and production team, before recording the anthem; soprano Charlotte Webb and tenor Joe Prescott were also interviewed about their experience learning the piece.
A terrific experience for all the students and staff involved, and a chance to see into the life of the radio station where all the magic happens. Thanks to James, Becky, Producer Matt and the rest of the team for making us welcome; tune in to Heart Breakfast tomorrow (Thursday) morning between 8 – 8.30am to hear the final result…