March

Programme info coming soon.

University of Huddersfield’s new Ensemble-in-Association, Boxwood & Brass, present some of the politically-loaded music produced during the decline of the Holy Roman Empire. Themes of tyranny, intrigue, freedom and revolution abound in Mozart’s last opera and Beethoven’s rarely-heard incidental music to Goethe’s play Egmont.

• Beethoven arr. Friedrich Starke (1774–1835) and Robert Percival: Egmont: Overture and Incidental Music (1810) 18'
• Mozart arr. Joseph Triebensee (1772–1846) excerpts from La Clemenza di Tito (1791 arr. c.1800–1805) 16’
• Joseph Triebensee - Trauermarsch for the funeral of Prince Alois von Leichtenstein (1805) 5'

Boxwood & Brass is the UK’s only period-instrument Harmonie, the 18th Century wind ensemble beloved by Mozart and Beethoven. Praised for ‘spectacular playing’ and ‘button-bright performances’, the ensemble’s programmes are a journey through the world of Harmoniemusik, including new arrangements made for the group in the best historical traditions. Formed in 2013, Boxwood & Brass is already in demand from among top festivals and venues, and recently released its debut CD Music for a Prussian Salon to unanimous critical praise.

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Francesco Dillon's brilliant career has already led to solo apperances on such prestigious concert stages as Konzerthaus in Vienna and the Berlin Philharmonie. His interest in contemporary music has hed him to collaborate with composers including Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt and Gavin Byars. Here he performs new work for cello including compositions by the University's postgraduate composers. 

Presented by CeReNeM

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Students from Chetham's School of Music give a lunchtime concert of music from 17^th and 18^th Century France.  This concert is part of Chetham's French Baroque Project, marking 350 years since the birth of François Couperin. The concert includes chamber works by Couperin, Rameau and Marais, and is directed by Dr Martyn Shaw.

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This annual event, directed by Sarah Markham, is a celebration of the saxophone. The day includes concerts, workshops, a masterclass, with plenty of opportunities to take part and play. There will be exhibitions and time allocated to try the latest products from Selmer, Vandoren, Yamaha, D’Addario Woodwind, Yanagisawa and Windstruments.

Enjoy a rare performance of Dialogue de l’Ombre Double (Boulez) by Richard Ingham (saxophone) and Pete Stollery (sound diffusion). There will also be performances by Sarah Markham, the Quirk Duo, the Quirk Quartet, and the University of Huddersfield Saxophone Ensemble.

All visiting saxophonists are invited to play in the Saxophone Orchestra, which will rehearse during the day and take part in the final concert.

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An annual celebration of all things Brass! 

Featuring performances at 1.15pm and 7.30pm by the University of Huddersfield Brass Band and guest ensembles including 'The Big Band and Brass Ensemble of the Grenadier Guards Band'.

Both performances are FREE to attend.

Joshua Hyde and the composition studio at the University of Huddersfield explore the saxophone.

Joshua Hyde is a saxophonist, improviser and composer who performs with groups such as soundinitiative, scapegoat, musikFabrik and Elision. Internationally recognised as a performer of contemporary music, he has recorded for Wergo, Integrated Records and HCM and premiered new works across Europe, Asia, Australia, North & South America.

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Robin and Bina Williamson perform an exotic mix of English Celtic, and Old Timey roots. Their unique interweave of songs stories and music feature the East West harmonies of their voices with harp, bowed psaltery and diverse other instruments.

"An enchanting evening’s entertainment" Edi Stark Celtic Connections

"Pure beauty through simplicity" Robert Plant

Robin and Bina work together so well because they create a perfect balance of voices, drawing on a wide variety of Celtic, Indian, English, and Old Timey, original, traditional, magical and mystical folk roots. Robin is legendary worldwide as musician, storyteller and writer. He has forefronted many genres over his 50 year career. Bina is an inspired and gifted singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in her own right. She has a hauntingly sweet, melodious voice. Their soulful performances feature their East West harmonies, with harp, bowed psaltery and diverse other instruments.

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University of Huddersfield Chamber Choir and Early Music Ensemble directed by John Bryan, with Four’s Company.

Liturgical texts have been set by composers of many different generations: this programme explores contrasts between older and newer versions, from the Renaissance to the present day, interspersed with colourful dance music played on viols, recorders and sackbuts, and elegant baroque trio sonatas.

The University Chamber Choir and Early Music Ensemble give students the opportunity to perform a range of music from the Renaissance and later periods, using replicas of the original instruments. They perform regularly on campus but also at venues including Wakefield Cathedral and the National Centre for Early Music in York. Four’s Company is an ensemble-in-residence at HuCPeR, the University of Huddersfield’s research centre for performance. The focus of the group’s work is on performing trio sonatas of the 17th and 18th Centuries, from early Italian composers such as Cima and Marini to later ‘core’ repertory by Purcell, Corelli and Handel. The ensemble rethinks music that is familiar, often exploring less well-known repertory, guided by current concepts of historically informed performance.

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A second opportunity to hear music from the UK, Europe and America by the University Folk Group led by Pete Coe.