Monday, 21 November at 1800
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
An informal concert given by string players from King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls.
This recital is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
Friday, 11 November at 1310
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Jedidiah Cheung, violin
Isla Atay, flute
Daniel Yue, violin; Eugene Toso, ‘cello; Lauren Zhang, piano
works by Mendelssohn, Sarasate, Bach, McGuire, Prokofiev, and Saint-Saëns’ Piano Trio no.2 op.92
This recital is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
Monday, 7 November at 1800
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
An informal concert given by woodwind and brass players from King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls.
This recital is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
Jane Eyre, an opera in two acts
Tuesday, 25 October at 1930, Ruddock Hall
April Fredrick, soprano
David Stout, baritone
English Symphony Orchestra
Kenneth Woods, conductor
Since its first publication in 1847, Charlotte Bronte’s fatalistic masterpiece Jane Eyre has inspired countless re-readings and retellings. Now, marking Bronte’s 200th anniversary and his own 90th birthday, the revered British composer John Joubert will finally see the world premiere concert and recording of Jane Eyre, his long-awaited third opera. The unforgettable tale of an obsessive love threatened by an unutterable secret, the opera has been more than 20 years in the gestation. It is, says conductor Kenneth Woods, “Joubert’s undoubted magnum opus”.
With a single public showing as an amateur production some years ago, Joubert has since substantially revised it for this official world premiere, but the idea had taken root as far back as 1969. That’s when, while writing his song-cycle, Six Poems Of Emily Bronte, he was drawn into the world of the Bronte sisters and, inexorably, Jane Eyre. The result is a major operatic work, with a score of translucent beauty, of foreboding; suffused with a sense of the destiny that may hold terrors, may hold love – but may not be withheld.
Learn more about the production by visiting: www.eso.co.uk/jane-eyre- the-opera
You can buy tickets at: tickets.ruddockpac.co.uk
Tuesday, 11 October at 1830
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Eben Gutteridge, viola
Indu Appanna, piano
Richard Franklin, flute
Junias Wong, viola
Philippa Kent, horn
Eugene Toso, ‘cello
Rhea Takhar, oboe
Renee Chang, violin; Daniel Li, viola; Enoch Cheung, ‘cello, and Lauren Zhang, piano
works by Glazunov, Granados, Bach, Ten Have, Strauss, Shostakovich, and Poulenc
including Mendelssohn Piano Quartet op.1, no.1.
This concert is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
Monday, 10 October at 1800
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
An informal concert given by pianists from King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls.
Programme to include Beethoven Piano Trio op.1, no.1 played by Gabriel Wong, violin, Eugene Toso, ‘cello, and Bryan Chang, piano.
This recital is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
Thursday, 29 September at 13.10
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Philip Edwards, violin and Naomi Bazlov, piano
Richard Chapman, trombone
Lauren Zhang, piano
works by Elgar, Ysaÿe, Bernstein, Guilmant, Schubert/Liszt, and the 1st movement of Rachmaninov’s Second Sonata
This recital is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
Friday, 16 September at 1305
Friends Meeting House, Bournville
Bryan Chang, piano
Eugene Toso, ‘cello
Gabriel Wong, violin
works by Brahms, Smetana, and a complete performance of Beethoven’s Piano Trio op.1 no.1
This recital is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
We wish our departing Sixth form all the best.
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.
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
‘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.
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.
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
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
Thursday, 11 February at 1305
Ruddock Performing Arts Centre
Richard Chapman, trombone
Sophia Jin, voice
Matt Madden, saxophone
Works by Eric Cook, Purcell, Jonathan Dove, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis.
This recital is presented jointly with King Edward VI High School for Girls
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