Beethoven - Variations on Quant' è più bello
Brouwer - Micropiezas
Lhoyer - Duo Concertant, Op 31, No3
Colin Downs - Letras de Humo, 1st performance
Brahms - Theme and Variations from String Sextet, Op 18

The Guitar Day has become one of the highlights of the festival and we are delighted that these outstanding artists - from rising stars to superstars - have agreed to be part of the Festival's opening celebrations.

Rob MacDonald is …a Canadian guitar visionary Minor 7th Magazine

Tracy Anne Smith One hell of a guitarist - and more importantly a top-class musician  Festival 21 Blog

Villa Lobos - Five Preludes
Brouwer - El Decameron Negro
Bebey - O Bia
Williams - From a Bird (Nos. 1, 2 and 3)
                Hello Francis
Mangoré - La Catédral

Franco - British pianist, Emilie Capulet, plays Romantic Favourites by Chopin and Schubert, Mozart's charming variations on "Ah! vous dirai-je, Maman" and Liszt's B minor piano sonata.

Leighton - Fantasia Contrappuntistica
Beethoven - Sonata Op 31 No 2 Tempest
Bartok - Out of Doors
Debussy - Préludes (selection)
Martin Butler - On the Rocks
Elliott Carter - Two Thoughts about the Piano

The Bollywood Brass Band is a truly exhilarating, rambunctious affair, with hypnotic Punjabi drumming, wailing soprano sax, qawwalis, extracts from Bollywood films on a video screen in the background, and a band which obviously and noisily enjoyed themselves – and so did the audience. Artsworld

Thomas Carroll cello

Graham Caskie piano

Stephen Goss composer and arranger

Turntable musicians and explorers in the field of improvised and electronic music, DJ Sniff and Paul Bell bring something a little different to Studio One which we think will spark your interest.

BBC Radio 3 World Music Award Winners to perform at the University of Surrey as part of the Guildford International Music Festival 2011.

Fusing the renowned classical blend of flute and guitar (representing Italian style) with the hot summer 'taste' of the saxophone (Italian flair), Trio Batignano have quickly earned a reputation for presenting exciting and entertaining programmes covering a wide variety of musical styles.  

Comprising five of the most exciting young brass players in the UK today, this quintet are a joy to watch "from skilful and emotive lead melodies to sensitive and precise accompaniment". Abi Bliss, Muso Magazine

Mr Pena is a virtuoso, capable of dazzling an audience beyond the frets of mortal man... this listener cannot recall hearing any guitarist with a more assured mastery of his instrument. The New York Times 

An informal and fun evening that showcases the enormous range of musical styles and the huge talents of the various bands and performers within the Department of Music and Sound Recording.

Come and support the University Symphony Orchestra in their final concert of this academic year, featuring student conductors in a wide range of exciting repertoire.

Pianist Maureen Galea accompanies Mahler songs and plays 19th – century Bohemian piano music using Mahler’s own 1836 Graf piano.

The Tetra Guitar Quartet plays a diverse programme including a specially commissioned set of arrangements/reworkings of Mahler songs by composer Stephen Goss.

Uri Caine, the world – renowned jazz pianist, pays a rare visit to the UK to give a spectacular concert of piano improvisations, transformations and re-thinkings of Mahler’s Music.

The Internationally renowned Endymion Ensemble rounds off the Mahler Centenary Conference with a fascinating programme of chamber music, including Mahler’s early Piano Quartet, the only existing chamber work by the composer.

Exploring the Viennese tradition, pianist Emilie Capulet will perform Beethoven's fiery sonata Op 31 No 3, as well as Mozart's charming variations on Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman and Liszt/Schubert's Valse-Caprice No 6 from his Soirées de Vienne.

Catch Czech guitar virtuoso Vladislav Bláha on a rare visit to the UK. This approachable and entertaining programme includes Vladislav’s own new arrangement of Vivaldi’s beautiful L’Estro Armonico and Jorge Morel’s Recuerdos de un Viaje, which was witten for Vladislav in 2008.

Playing a combination of soprano saxophone, turntable, laptop and surround sound electronics, the world-class saxophonist Evan Parker in partnership with Matt Wright present ‘Trance Map’, a realtime reworking of their recently released psi CD, which totally blurs the distinction between playing, mixing and editing.

Vivaldi Gloria
Conducted by Peter Ford

Haydn Nelson Mass 
Conducted by Russell Keable

A concert of melodic and lyrical beauty, full of musical fireworks!

Unhinged, uncensored, underwired, a blonde, a cello, a mattress and a lot of digital playback…..

An informal and fun evening that showcases the enormous range of musical styles and the huge talents of the various bands and performers within Music and Sound Recording.

Big tunes – big sound - the University of Surrey’s awardwinning and talented Big Band returns to Studio One with another lively and fun-filled programme of Big Band standards through Latin jazz to modern funk

Notes Inégales are one of the most innovative new ensembles in London; described as ‘post-fusion’ they draw on contemporary, free and jazz musics.

The University of Surrey Students’ Union Concert Band returns for another end-of-term extravaganza, performing a variety of favourites from show songs to specially composed pieces.

Please join us for an extra special Christmas Show to celebrate the new School of Arts, featuring students from Dance, Film, Theatre, Music and Sound Recording, and the Guildford School of Acting.

Drop into these short and interesting concerts during your lunch break. Even if you can only stay a while, a musical break in your schedule will leave you relaxed and invigorated, recharged for the day ahead.

Drop into these short and interesting concerts during your lunch break. Even if you can only stay a while, a musical break in your schedule will leave you relaxed and invigorated, recharged for the day ahead.

Two lyrical centrepieces of chamber music from this wonderful Sunday afternoon programme.

Now in it's second phase in the new Ivy Arts Centre, Live at the Ivy is a chilled out evening of great music and energetic performances.

This annual competition for the performance of chamber music with keyboard always attracts a high standard of entry and exciting repertoire.

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Drop into these short and interesting concerts during your lunch break. Even if you can only stay a while, a musical break in your schedule will leave you relaxed and invigorated, recharged for the day ahead.

The University of Surrey's prolific Chamber Choir and Orchestra present two beautiful choral pieces and a UK world premiere.

Big tunes - big sound. The University of Surrey's award-winning and talented Big Band returns to the Ivy with another lively and fun-filled programme of Big Band standards through Latin jazz to modern funk. 

Drop into these short and interesting concerts during your lunch break. Even if you can only stay a while, a musical break in your schedule will leave you relaxed and invigorated, recharged for the day ahead.

Avoid the rush hour traffic, relax and feel invigorated for the weekend after a long week at work.

Drop into these short and interesting concerts during your lunch break. Even if you can only stay a while, a musical break in your schedule will leave you relaxed and invigorated, recharged for the day ahead.

Hosted by Milton Mermikides (Lecturer, University of Surrey and Professor of Guitar, Royal College of Music) this promises to be a fantastic day for any fan of guitar music in all its wonderful forms.

The University of Surrey Students' Union Concert Band returns for another end-of-term extravaganza, performing a variety of show shows to specially-composed pieces.

Drop into these short and interesting concerts during your lunch break. Even if you can only stay a while, a musical break in your schedule will leave you relaxed and invigorated, recharged for the day ahead.

Give yourself a chance to rest on Wednesday lunchtimes at this delightful Lunchtime Recitals.

Avoid the Guildford gridlock at the end of a week by popping into the Rush Hour Concert.

Now in its third phase in the new Ivy Arts Centre, Live at the Ivy's a chilled out evening of great music and energetic performances by students from Music and Sound Recording.

Judith Bingham Guest Adjudicator

After months of careful crafting, rehearsing and collaborating, the Joyce Dixey finalists have their compositions performed in this evening showcase. 

Give yourself a chance to rest on Wednesday lunchtimes at this delightful Lunchtime Recitals.

The acclaimed Russian virtuoso Nikolai Demidenko returns to the University of Surrey to perform this delightful and romantic programme. 

In this concert at the Surrey Piano Weekend we explore the exciting world of new music for piano duo.

Here is a rare chance to hear the complete Mikrokosmos in an informal open-door concert, performed by staff and students from the University, pupils of local schools and many other contributors.

Give yourself a chance to rest on Wednesday lunchtimes at this delightful Lunchtime Recitals.

This entirely student-led concert presents the works of ensembles from Music and Sound Recording. 

Mozart Overture to the Magic Flute
Sibelius Symphony no. 7
Copland Appalachian Spring
Beethoven Symphony no. 8

Give yourself a chance to rest on Wednesday lunchtimes at this delightful Lunchtime Recitals.

CANCELLED - Unfortunately this concert has been cancelled due to unforeseen clashes with student exams.  We apologise for the inconvenience caused.  Concert Band will be back in the new academic year with a concert before Christmas.

After three years of studying music and performing regularly, the final year music and sound recording students from the University of Surrey perform their final degree recitals.

After three years of studying music and performing regularly, the final year music and sound recording students from the University of Surrey perform their final degree recitals.

Avoid the Guildford gridlock at the end of a week by popping into the Rush Hour Concert.

This evening concert showcases the compositions of music students as a way to round off their first year of University.

After three years of studying music and performing regularly, the final year music and sound recording students from the University of Surrey perform their final degree recitals.

A thought improvisation based on 'Offending the Audience', by Peter Handke, with live music improvisation from Creative Music Technology students and generative video by Sebastian Melo.

This evening concert showcases the compositions of music students as a way to round off their first year of University.

The postgraduate performers present a lunchtime recital.

Recharge your batteries on Wednesday lunchtimes at these short and delightful Lunchtime Recitals.
This concert features final year students competing for the Penningtons Scholarship.

Recharge your batteries on Wednesday lunchtimes at these short and delightful Lunchtime Recitals.

Recharge your batteries on Wednesday lunchtimes at these short and delightful Lunchtime Recitals.

NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE & PRICE - due to circumstances beyond our control, the concert has been moved from Friday 16 November (as advertised in the brochure) to Saturday 17 November. There will also be a £12 charge for tickets, or £6 for relations/friends of the performers.

The University’s Chamber Choir and Orchestra perform much-loved motets by Bach and Mozart together with the exhilarating fanfare-filled Te Deum composed to celebrate George II’s victory over the French at Dettingen.

One of London’s leading saxophone quartets, the all-female Marici Saxes work in many different genres and all manner of settings.

The University Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present another evening of autumn classics, as Russell Keable conducts an exhilarating programme of glitter and sparkle.

Student conductors direct an entertaining and diverse programme of music for ensembles and small orchestras.

An eclectic mix of rock, pop, jazz, folk, electronic beats, cover versions and new works. Usually held in the Ivy Arts Centre, these concerts showcase the enormous range of musical styles and the huge talents of the various bands and performers studying Music and Sound Recording at the University.

The University of Surrey’s award-winning and talented Big Band returns to Studio One with another lively and fun-filled programme of Big Band standards through Latin jazz to modern funk. You WILL be tapping your feet and swinging along!

The Duo comprises Rhodri Davies, an eclectic harpist who has performed with groups such as the Cinematic Orchestra and The Magic Numbers, and his musical collaborator, saxophonist John Butcher, who is also, interestingly, a Surrey Physics graduate.

After a recent revamp, the Union Concert Band has continued to go from strength to strength over the past year, with a bigger ensemble and more up-to-date repertoire (but still including some of the Concert Band classics!).

Our first programme after each vacation features a concert by a distinguished visiting player who has connections to the School of Arts. The outstanding Lionel Handy marks the start of Benjamin Britten’s centenary year with a performance of his second cello suite, together with Bach’s second suite, and some more recent shorter pieces for solo cello.

Avoid the Guildford gridlock at these short and refreshing Rush Hour concerts given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Come and listen to our final year Undergraduate students perform for their assessments. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Come and listen to our Postgraduate students perform for their assessments. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Come and listen to our final year Undergraduate students perform for their assessments. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Come and listen to our final year Undergraduate students perform for their assessments. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Come and listen to our final year Undergraduate students perform for their assessments. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Recharge your batteries on Wednesday lunchtimes at these short and refreshing Lunchtime Recitals given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Avoid the Guildford gridlock at these short and refreshing Rush Hour concerts given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

An eclectic mix of rock, pop, jazz, folk, electronic beats, cover versions and new works. This concert will showcase the enormous range of musical styles and the huge talents of the various bands and performers studying Music and Sound Recording at the University.

This is an annual competition for the performance of Chamber Music with keyboard. The competition was started over 20 years ago by two former piano tutors to encourage students to explore the vast range of interesting chamber music that is available.

This is always a highly-charged event, as a guest adjudicator is invited to have the final say and make the Award. The repertoire is really varied and excellent performances make judging a winner very difficult.

Recharge your batteries on Wednesday lunchtimes at these short and refreshing Lunchtime Recitals given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Avoid the Guildford gridlock at these short and refreshing Rush Hour concerts given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

After last year’s sell-out performance of the irreligious Carmina Burana the University forces tackle one of the highlights of 19th Century sacred choral and orchestral writing, Brahms’ magnificent and eloquently uplifting German Requiem.

This setting of biblical texts, rather than the usual Latin Requiem text, carries performers and listeners through music of consoling beauty to grand and powerfully dramatic climaxes.

Canadian baritone David Pike and soprano Pippa Goss join the student performers to add an international flavour to this emotional and spine-tingling work.

Why not enjoy a pre-concert meal at the Cathedral Refectory? See below for details:

Recharge your batteries on Wednesday lunchtimes at these short and refreshing Lunchtime Recitals given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Byron Wallen is “one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive” (Jazzwise Magazine). Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, he is constantly travelling the world recording, teaching and performing.

Byron has been working on jazz improvisation, composition and performance with Music students for several months. This concert is the culmination of this mini-project which will showcase the ideas they have been developing together. Byron and the band will play a set based on compositions by Surrey students, all of which will be interpreted through improvisation.

Recharge your batteries on Wednesday lunchtimes at these short and refreshing Lunchtime Recitals given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Student conductors direct an entertaining and diverse programme of music for small orchestra and ensembles. The range of ensembles changes with each concert and could include the University String Orchestra, the Close Harmony Choir or the Percussion Ensemble - or any other of our many ensembles!

Come along to this free event to hear some familiar and some new works played and conducted with verve and enthusiasm. 

Please email arts@surrey.ac.uk nearer the date for a full programme.

Avoid the Guildford gridlock at these short and refreshing Rush Hour concerts given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Recharge your batteries on Wednesday lunchtimes at these short and refreshing Lunchtime Recitals given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

The University of Surrey’s Chamber Choir and Orchestra return to the URC Music Series with a programme of music to nurture the soul. Britten’s setting of Auden’s poem was written at the same time as his Ceremony of Carols, and shares the same wonderful music effects. The Hymn contrasts with the austere beauty of Stravinsky’s Mass and the extreme purity of Bach and Purcell. 

This concert is one of the opening events of the 2013 Guildford International Music Festival.

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The twelfth Guildford International Music Festival springs into life in March bringing new artists and programmes and welcoming back some Festival friends and favourites. For two majestically musical weeks, the spotlight shines brightly on Guildford as the University works with local partners to mix a delicious sonic cocktail of concerts, talks, community projects and more.

To join the Festival mailing list e-mail arts@surrey.ac.uk

An exciting evening of new work by the University of Surrey’s composition students. With nine pieces being premièred, surround sound electronics and a symphony orchestra formed exclusively for the concert, this will be an exciting evening of inventive musicmaking by up and coming composers.

Recharge your batteries on Wednesday lunchtimes at these short and refreshing Lunchtime Recitals given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

Avoid the Guildford gridlock at these short and refreshing Rush Hour concerts given by students from Music and Sound Recording. Even if you can only stay for a little while, do drop in and enjoy a musical break in your day.

The Quattro Mani Competition for piano duet playing was established in 2010 with the generosity of concert pianist Maureen Galea. Maureen was our first PhD performance, and is now a well-established piano tutor at the University and locally. The aims of the Competition are to encourage the exploration of an under-played, but rather wonderful, area of the piano repertoire, while developing the team-working and collaborative skills for which performing musicians are renowned.