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Tea-Time Concert

Add to my Calendar 15-01-2017 15:00 15-01-2017 17:00 36 Tea-Time Concert Written following a visit to Italy, Tchaikovsky’s string sextet exhibits plenty of Russian passion and fervour, combined with Italian lyricism and brilliance. In contrast, Glass’ String Sextet explores the soundworld of minimalism which despite its conciseness of material, is rich and compelling. Christ Church, Nailsworth DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Christ Church
New Market Road
Nailsworth
Gloucestershire
GL6 0DQ
England

Programme

Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Souvenir de Florence, Op.70
Philip Glass – String Sextet (arr. Michael Riesman)

Performers

Bristol Ensemble

Programme Note

Written following a visit to Italy, Tchaikovsky’s string sextet exhibits plenty of Russian passion and fervour, combined with Italian lyricism and brilliance. In contrast, Glass’ String Sextet explores the soundworld of minimalism which despite its conciseness of material, is rich and compelling.

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