Music at the University of Surrey – May 2009
Thursday 30 April 2009
Lunchtime Recital
Take a mid-day break, relax or be invigorated by these short recitals. Normally given by undergraduate and postgraduate students specialising in performance, the repertoire at these concerts is extremely varied. It’s a great opportunity to hear some familiar and not so well known works. Feel free to pop down during your lunch break, if only for 20 minutes, as you may come and go between performances. Programmes for these events are not usually available far in advance but can be emailed to you a few days before the recital by Jamie Harber – j.harber@surrey.ac.uk – if requested.
Wednesday 29 April at 1:10 p.m. (finishing at approximately 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday 06 May at 1:10 p.m. (finishing at approximately 2:00 p.m.)
PATS Studio One, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/Music/Performances/performances.htm
Admission Free
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Rush Hour Concert
Avoid the rush hour traffic, relax and be invigorated after a hard day at work by these short recitals given by undergraduate and postgraduate students specialising in performance.
Wednesday 29 April at 5: 30 p.m. (finishing at approximately 6:30 p.m.)
Wednesday 06 May at 5: 30 p.m. (finishing at approximately 6:30 p.m.)
PATS Studio One, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/Music/Performances/performances.htm
Admission Free
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University of Surrey Students’ Union Wind Band
The USSU Wind Band returns for another end of term extravaganza, performing a variety of favourites from show songs to specially composed wind pieces. The concert will feature student conductors and soloists. Anticipate a fun evening, including selections from the film Shrek and pieces by student composer Steven Geraghty.
Thursday 07 May at 8:00 p.m.
PATS Studio One, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/Music/Performances/performances.htm
Admission Free, with a retiring collection to support the Band.
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Free For All Concert – III
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. An exciting and extremely popular evening, this is the third and final Free For All concert of the academic year.
Please note this concert is taking place in the Firs Room, Wates House.
Friday 08 May at 7:30 p.m.
Wates House, University of Surrey
Admission Free
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Nikolai Demidenko piano
Visiting Professor Nikolai Demidenko returns for his final concert at the University this academic year with an inspiring programme of works from two great composers of the Romantic tradition.
CHOPIN - Berceuse Op 57
CHOPIN - Bolero Op 19
CHOPIN - Tarantella Op 43
CHOPIN - Allegro de Concerto Op 46
CHOPIN - Impromtu Op 36
CHOPIN - Variations on La Ci darem La Mano Op 2
SCHUMANN - Faschingschwank aus Wien Op 26
SCHUMANN - Carnaval Op 9
“His extraordinary intimacy with the piano, which withholds no secrets of keyboard brilliance or expressive colouring from him, maximises the potential in the scoring, however modest or extravagant, of whatever he chooses to play.” - The Times
“Demidenko’s razor-sharp articulacy and immaculate dexterity are complemented by the finest musical grace and individuality … never less than thought-provoking and intensely musical” - Gramophone
Sunday 17 May at 3:30 p.m.
PATS Studio One, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/Music/Performances/performances.htm
Tickets: £15 full, £13 senior citizens, £5 concessions
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Degree Recitals
Students from the Department of Music and Sound Recording specialising in performance present their final recitals.
Wednesday 20 May – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday 21 May – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
PATS Studio One, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/Music/Performances/performances.htm
Admission Free
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