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- United States of America, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- conductor, composer, organist
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2024-02-21 09:32:00
Pink Floyd by candle-light played by a classical string orchestra: welcome to the world of the Yorkshire-based Paradox Orchestra
The Paradox Orchestra at Leeds MinsterThe Paradox Orchestra is a dynamic young Yorkshire-based ensemble of classically-trained musicians, many of whom trained at the Leeds Conservatoire, whose performances vibrantly reimagine rock, pop, and dance classics, with the aim of re-energising classical music, supporting classically trained musicians, and bring music to new audiences.The orchestra has just launched a tour of Pink Floyd hits, with a candle-lit 25-strong string orchestra in hits from the seminal album, The Dark Side of the Moon with performances to come in Selby Abbey (11/5/2024), Sheffield Cathedral (16/5/2024) and Huddersfield Town Hall (17/5/2024). These follow sell-out performances last year at Conyngham Hall in Knaresborough, Leeds Minster and Manchester Cathedral.The orchestra combines a high level of musicianship with showmanship in its performances, and they donate 5% of ticket sales to local charities. The orchestra also provides Inspire Days for local charities, including the Archers project in Sheffield, which supports the homeless and in May The homeless receiving […]
2023-12-03 09:15:00
Norwich-based music writer, Tony Cooper, offers an account of Organ Re-born! a mini-concert series mounted in celebration of the return and rebirth of Norwich Cathedral’s organ.
[…] Canon Precentor at Norwich Cathedral since 2015 and grand-daughter of Stephen Platten, Dean at Norwich from 1995 to 2003, later becoming bishop of Wakefield. However, the penultimate item in this well-planned programme, Eugène Gigout’s Grand Chœur Dialogué, written in 1881, proved a grandiose and flamboyant affair with the rich-sounding chords of Onyx Brass once again blasting forth spinning excitedly round the spacious medieval surrounds of the Norman-built cathedral punctuated by superb timpani work by Barnaby Archer with David Dunnett dazzling as ever at the console. The blessing of Norwich Cathedral organ (Photo: Bill Smith / Norwich Cathedral)The arrival of the BBC Singers, conducted by Nicholas Chalmers, accompanied by Ashley Grote, participating in the second concert in Organ Re-born! offered a celebration of the works of Herbert Howells, particularly well known for his extensive work in Anglican church music. For example, he wrote a complete service for King’s College, Cambridge as […]
2023-09-01 03:22:15
BY ISOBEL Archer Our team gives a warm welcome to Isobel in her first review as a CutCommon contributor! Still Life with AvalancheEnsemble OffspringUtzon Room, The post first appeared on CutCommon.
2022-12-16 01:43:27
Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt is a busy guy, and usually isn’t found at intimate small-room shows. That’s why his upcoming two-night stand at Mezzrow on Dec 23 and 24 is a relatively rare treat. The first night, he leads a trio with pianist Bruce Barth and bassist Vicente Archer. On Christmas Eve Jeb Patton takes over […]
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