King Edward's Music
Music at King Edward's School, Birmingham
July 19, 2016
Boccherini at Speech Day
Our thanks to Mr. Ash for his pictures.
July 18, 2016
Music in the leavers’ assembly
We wish our departing Sixth form all the best.
July 17, 2016
Rehearsing Romany Wood at King Edward’s School
On-stage in the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Practising sitting and standing
Our thanks to Mr. Ash for his wonderful pictures. You can see the whole gallery here.
July 16, 2016
The National Youth Orchestra at Symphony Hall
Friday, 5 August
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
National Youth Orchestra / Edward Gardner
Please support King Edward’s boys as they play as part of the National Youth Orchestra.
The orchestra writes:
‘Open your ears to the music of the universe as the world’s greatest orchestra of teenagers embarks on a voyage back through a century of space discovery.
The journey begins with Gravitational Waves by German composer Iris ter Schiphorst. This is music for the here and now, for the beginning of a new era in astronomy. Fasten your seat belts and prepare for a thrilling ride to new musical frontiers as the original sound of the gravitational wave echoes through the orchestra and individual players gradually become one united force.
Next are two of classical music’s must-hear pieces: Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra, with its glorious, spine-tingling opening fanfare made famous by Stanley Kubrick’s film 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Holst’s The Planets completed by Colin Matthews’ Pluto: The Renewer. This music never fails to stir the emotions with its huge melodies and luscious harmonies and in the hands of these young musicians, it will fizz with an explosive, barely containable energy.
The countdown is on – join us for a fearless, totally teenage cosmic adventure.’
You can read more about the National Youth Orchestra by visiting their website.
July 15, 2016
Rehearsing Romany Wood at King Edward’s School
Arriving at King Edward’s School.
Our thanks to Mr. Ash for his wonderful pictures. You can see the whole gallery here.
June 21, 2016
Romany Wood — three days to go
Friday, 24 June 2016 at 1800
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Dimitri Shostakovich: Festive Overture op.96 (7’)
David Gaukroger / David Carr: Romany Wood (40’)
Massed choirs from primary and preparatory schools throughout the city
KES/KEHS Symphony Orchestra
Martin Leigh, conductor
Ticket prices: £8/£5 available from the Symphony Hall box office.
June 6, 2016
Performers’ Platform
Tuesday, 7 June at 1830
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Alice Beardmore, Beth Zheng, Jessica Tedd, Sophia Jin, violins
David Millross, Melissa Yao, violas
Isabel Russell, Michelle Sanders, ‘cellos
Altai Gardiner, saxophone
Beatrice Beadmore, ‘cello
Kitty Cattel, voice
Daniel Li, viola
Haine Hock, voice
Jessica Tedd, violin
Nathan Appanna, piano
Junias Wong, violin
Peter Raven, euphonium
Renee Chang, violin; Daniel Li, viola; Enoch Cheung, ‘cello; Lauren Zhang, piano
works by Bruch, Quilter, and Kummer
including the first Mendelssohn Octet, and Dvořák’s Piano Quartet.
This concert is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
May 27, 2016
What teachers and pupils are saying about Romany Wood
‘Romany Wood is an initiative which has captured both hearts and minds of children and teachers’
‘Without doubt this project has greatly enriched the lives of our children and families and will raise aspirations that all children can “aim for the stars”!’
‘Poppy in Year 5 said that this would be a ‘once in a lifetime experience we would never forget’.’
‘it is a once in a lifetime experience singing in a venue such as Symphony Hall and they are very excited.’
‘The enthusiasm for music on their faces is amazing to see’
Ticket prices: £8/£5 available from the Symphony Hall box office.
May 25, 2016
From the Summer Concert at Symphony Hall
Our thanks to Mr. Boardman for the photographs.
The concert is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
May 3, 2016
Romany Wood
Friday, 24 June 2016 at 1800
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Dimitri Shostakovich: Festive Overture op.96 (7’)
David Gaukroger / David Carr: Romany Wood (40’)
Massed choirs from primary and preparatory schools throughout the city
KES/KEHS Symphony Orchestra
Martin Leigh, conductor
Described by Quentin Letts as ‘England’s answer to Peter and the Wolf’, Romany Wood is for massed choirs of young voices, soprano soloist, symphony orchestra, and narrator. The music is by David Gaukroger, setting a libretto by David Carr.
The remarkable KES/KEHS Symphony Orchestra will accompany young choirs from throughout Birmingham, together raising money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
This project is part of King Edward’s School’s Outreach Programme. It is made possible by the generous support of the foundation of The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham.
Ticket prices: £8/£5 available from the Symphony Hall box office.
April 26, 2016
Lunchtime Recital
Thursday, 28 April at 1305
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Aloysius Lip, piano
Gabriel Wong, violin
Lauren Zhang, piano
Repertoire including works by Gershwin, Grieg, Mozart, and Smetana, as well as Beethoven’s ‘Les Adieux’ sonata.
This recital is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
March 13, 2016
From the Choral and Orchestral Concerts
Our thanks to Mr. Boardman for the photographs.
The concert is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
March 4, 2016
Choral and Orchestral Concert
Sunday, 6 March at 1500 and Monday, 7 March at 1930
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man
Sergei Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini op.43
Johannes Brahms: Symphony no.4 op.98
Adelaide Yue, piano
KES/KEHS Choral Society
KES/KEHS Symphony Orchestra
The concert is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
March 3, 2016
Lunchtime Recital
Thursday, 3 March at 1305
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Juju Liao, violin
Nathan Cornish, trombone
Jeremy Ho, piano
Programme to include works by Schumann, Beethoven, Bozza, and Pergolesi, as well as Ravel’s Jeux d’eau.
This recital is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
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