university of liverpool spring lunchtime concerts

February - May 2016

WelcomeWelcome to the Spring 2016 University of Liverpool Lunchtime Concert Series. Our popular Wednesday lunchtime concerts are a chance for members of the public, University staff and students to come together for free to enjoy high-quality performances by professional musicians of regional and national renown. You are invited to take your place in the beautiful Leggate Theatre at the Victoria Gallery & Museum and explore sound worlds that include and blend classical, folk, jazz, popular and world music traditions. We expect some of these concerts to sell out so please be advised to register your attendance using the Eventbrite links provided.

Professor Michael SpitzerHead of Department of Music

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Wednesday 3 February 1pm

Klezmer-ishKlezmer-ish is what happens when four classically trained musicians let down their hair, explore a wide range of music from travelling people across the world and fuse it all together into their own unique sound. With Tom Verity (clarinet, bass clarinet, Irish whistle), Rob Shepley (all sorts of guitars, violin), Concettina Del Vecchio (piano accordion) and Marcel Becker (double bass).

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University of Liverpool Staff ChoirThe University Staff Choir began last February 2015 and is made up of staff members and postgraduates from all faculties. The Staff Choir enjoys singing a wide variety of musical genres and languages and always welcomes newcomers on Tuesday evenings. Their performance will mark their second public appearance. For more information please contact the director Anne Demougin at [email protected].

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Ben McAteer and Gavin Roberts baritone and pianoNorthern Irish baritone, Ben McAteer was runner-up at the 2012 Kathleen Ferrier Awards and is a winner of the Opera les Azuriales Ozone prize and Northern Ireland Opera’s inaugural Festival of Voice. He was a finalist at the 2014 Belvedere Singing Competition.

Schubert/Schulze Auf der Bruck, D. 853 Schubert/Goethe Ganymed, D. 544Schubert/Rückert Du bist die Ruh, D. 776 Vaughan Williams/Stevenson Songs of TravelSchumann/Eichendorff Six songs from Liederkreis, op. 39

www.benmcateer.com


Fenella Humphreys solo violin With playing described in the press as ‘alluring’, ‘unforgettable’ and ‘a wonder’, Fenella Humphreys has broadcast for the BBC, Classic FM, DeutschlandRadio Berlin, West-Deutsche-Rundfunk, ABC Classic FM (Australia) and Korean radio. Fenella is Concertmaster of the Deutsche Kammerakademie.

Fritz Kreisler Recitativo and Scherzo CapriceMichael Small White Space (Presteigne Festival/Royal Philharmonic Society commission)Bach Partita No. 3 in E major BWV 1006 Ysaÿe Sonata No. 3, Ballade

www.fenellahumphreys.com www.michaelsmallcomposer.com

Wednesday 9 March 1pm

John Kenny and Matthew Fairclough trombone and electronicsJohn Kenny will premiere a new work by University composer Matt Fairclough for trombone and electronics as well as perform on a reconstructed Carnyx. This iconic Celtic instrument has become the catalyst for a wave of contemporary artistic expression. Since 2013 John Kenny has worked in partnership with the European Music Archaeology Project (EMAP) on the reconstruction of both the Tintignac Carnyx from France, and Etruscan litus and cornu.

www.opencircuitfestival.co.uk www.carnyx.org.uk

Wednesday 16 March 1pm

Chloë Ellen Jones and David Dear flute and piano Chloë Ellen Jones is a dazzlingly talented young Liverpool flautist who, at the age of 14 years, gained an ABRSM performance diploma with distinction. She is a member of the Junior RNCM in Manchester studying flute with Jonathan Rimmer and continues her piano studies with her Liverpool piano teacher, David Dear, who will be her accompanist on the day.

Quantz Sonata in D Debussy Syrinx for solo flute Roussel Jouers pour flûte Op. 27 Widor Suite for flute and piano Op. 34

Wednesday 13 April 1pm

Slidin’ AboutThe Slidin’ About Trombone Quartet was formed in 2010 at the Royal Northern College of Music. The ensemble is praised for having entertaining and accessible programmes for audiences of all ages, which include pieces composed and arranged by members of the group. They won the Fodens Quartet Competition in 2013 and were also finalists in both the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Competition and Royal Over-Seas League Competition in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

www.trombonequartet.co.uk


Zi Lan Liao gu-zheng and harpZi Lan Liao is one of the leading exponents of Chinese music. By the age of nine, she was winning major prizes in China, including the prestigious National Youth Music Competition. Zi Lan has captivated audiences around the world and her distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western music pushes back cultural barriers.


William Green pianoWilliam Green is a PhD student in the University of Liverpool Department of Music and a recipient of the prestigious Duncan Norman Research Scholarship. In 2013 he graduated with First Class Honours in Music from the University of Oxford where he was also conductor of Christ Church College Orchestra. He has performed concertos by Ravel, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Mozart.

Debussy Reflets dans l'eau Schoenberg Sechs Kleine Klavierstücke, Op. 19Liszt Sonata in B minor, S. 178

Wednesday 4 May 1pm

Wizards of Twiddly"'The best band to ever come out of Liverpool." Steve Davis BBC 6 Music July 2011

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Wednesday 11 May 1pm

Brahms Trio SeriesIan Buckle (piano) is joined by Sarah Brandwood-Spencer (violin) and Georgina Aasgaard (cello) for the ongoing survey of Brahms' trios for different combinations of instruments.

Ludwig van Beethoven 10 Variations on Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu, op 121a, for violin, cello and pianoTimothy Jackson Variations on a Theme by William Byrd, for solo pianoJohannes Brahms Trio in C op 87, for violin, cello and piano

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Performance Scholarships for Music Students

The University of Liverpool’s Department of Music is pleased to offer undergraduate scholarships for classical performance undergraduate studies starting in September 2016. The four top applicants will receive £1000 each year to help subsidise living costs. The scholarship extends to 4 coaching sessions per year with professional musicians from our local partner the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. In 2016 an additional 8 applicants will receive a one-time £1000 award.

To be considered for a scholarship please apply for an undergraduate programme (either W300 or W301) and then send the following information in a single document to Kenneth Smith [email protected] (Academic Admissions Tutor) by 1st February 2016:

• Name/address/contact details• UCAS number• Primary instrument and grade level• Any secondary instruments and grade

levels• A short description of your ensemble

experience• A repertoire list

Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an in person audition in March 2016.

Music Degree Programmes with Many Variations

All our degrees are based on a single curriculum, so in addition to your main focus, you can personalise your programme by combining different musical genres and selecting different modules, including: performance, composition, music technology, music history, analysis, music & film, music industry studies and world music.

If you are coming here to master your instrument and prepare for a playing career you will be well-catered for with modules such as performance and composition, each of which is taught by experts in their field.

Equally, if you are a non-player, you can configure your programme to provide the perfect basis for a future career in fields such as music journalism, technology, history, production or academic research.

Our 2016 Open Days will be held on:

• Friday 24 June 2016• Saturday 25 June 2016• Saturday 24 September 2016• Saturday 8 October 2016

Following on from the success of last year’s Inspire Residency, the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) of Great Britain will be returning to the University of Liverpool in 2016. The NYO is the world’s greatest orchestra of teenagers. Founded in 1948 to provide orchestral performance opportunities for the brightest and most committed musicians between the ages of 13 and 19, no other orchestra in the world has consistently achieved such brilliance in performance with such young musicians.

Inspire Residency

National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

13-21 February 2016

Come along and listenThe NYO ensembles will be holding sharing performances at the end of each of their three day residencies, open to all:

• Monday 15th February - Brass Ensemble

• Thursday 18th February - Strings & Percussion Ensemble

• Sunday 21st February - Strings & Wind Ensembles

To book your free tickets for the performances and for more information please visit www.liverpool.ac.uk/music/events. The performances will take place at Mountford Hall in the Liverpool Guild of Students.

Calling local musiciansThe NYO will be welcoming musicians from in and around the local area of Liverpool to join them for an evening of music making. This will be a chance for you to come and meet the NYO Inspire Musicians, as well as NYO Musicians and Tutors. The evening will be spent exploring various music and your creativity through fun sectional and tutti workshops led by NYO Tutors. If you are from Liverpool and aged between 13-19 then we want to hear from you. Please email NYO Inspire on [email protected] for further information.

• Sunday 14th February - Brass Ensemble

• Wednesday 17th February – Strings & Percussion Ensemble

THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC PRESENTS

19.00 GILDAS STRING QUARTET

20.00 JOANNA MACGREGOR AND ANDY SHEPPARD - SUNRISE: A SONG OF TWO HUMANS

19.30 AN EVENING WITH SIR HARRISON BIRTWISTLE

19.30 BERLIN: SYMPHONY OF A METROPOLIS

19.30 IAN BUCKLE TRIO

13.00 LUNCHTIME CONCERT WITH JOHN KENNY

14.30 SOUND DIFFUSION WORKSHOP

19.30 ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND VIDEO ART SHOWCASE

11.00 GUILD SOUND COLLECTIVE

To book your FREE tickets please visit

TicketsConcerts are FREE but you are strongly advised to reserve seats using the interactive calendar on the Concerts and Events page of the University of Liverpool Music Department website. If you do not have access to the internet please telephone the Music Department on 0151 794 3100.

BOOK TICKETS AT www.liverpool.ac.uk/music/events

VenueThe Leggate Theatre is situated in the Victoria Gallery & Museum at the top of Brownlow Hill in the Victoria Building. Look out for its distinctive red-brick and clock tower. It’s only a short walk from the city centre and all the main Liverpool attractions.

Victoria Gallery & MuseumAshton Street University of LiverpoolLiverpoolL69 3DR

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ParkingThere is no on-site parking at the VG&M but there are several car parks situated close by.

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AccessThe Victoria Gallery & Museum is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Staff will be happy to offer you assistance.

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CaféThe Waterhouse Café at the Victoria Gallery & Museum serves hot food from 11.30-14.30.

Please note that the café can be very busy over lunch time, to avoid disappointment book your table in advance by calling 0151 795 0352.

See more at: www.vgm.liverpool.ac.uk/about-us/cafe/

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