Concerts with Orchestra of the Swan
Rococo with Orchestra of the Swan
Wednesday 27 September 2023 at 7pm, Stratford Town Hall
Two fiery sets of variations for solo cello and orchestra are presented here in new arrangements; Variations on a Rococo Theme - the closest Tchaikovsky came to writing a cello concerto and Martinů’s wickedly beguiling set of variations based on a melody from Rossini’s opera, Moses in Egypt. Featuring cellist Matthew Sharp.
Music including:
Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme in A Major, Op. 33
Dvořák Serenade for Strings in E Major
Tickets: Unreserved seating £25, under 35s £5
Tickets can be purchased at orchestraoftheswan.org
FROM BACH TO BARBER. VIA BRAZIL (Night Owl) with Orchestra of the Swan
Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 7pm, Stratford Play House
Bach meets Brazil - a unique transatlantic journey with Renowned cellist and musicalinnovator Matthew Barley curates an orchestral journey like no other.
Music including:
Bach Durch Dein Gefängnis, Gottes Sohn (St John Passion)
Barber Adagio for StringsOp. 11
Piazzolla Milonga del Angel
Tickets: Unreserved £25 and £5 under 35s
Tickets can be purchased at orchestraoftheswan.org
MESSIAH with Orchestra of the Swan
Saturday 9 December 2023 at 7pm, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford
Arguably the best-known and most frequently performed choral work in all Western music. Handel Messiah, HWV 56.
With Soprano Samantha Hay, Countertenor William Towers , Tenor Nicholas Mulroy, Bass David John Pike, Orchestra of the Swan Chamber Choir and Conductor Rebecca Miller.
Tickets: Zone A: £30, Zone b: £25, Zone c: £15 and under 35s £5
Tickets can be purchased at orchestraoftheswan.org
REVOLUTIONAIRES, RENEGADES & VISIONARIES (Night Owl)
Tuesday 27 February 2024 at 7pm, Stratford Play House
Revolutionary music to expand your consciousness - turn on, tune in and prepare to be amazed
Music including:
Shostakovich Chamber Symphony in C minor
Frank Zappa The Black Page #1
Jimi Hendrix arr. Le Page Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
Beethoven arr. Ferdinand Ries Symphony No. 3 Finale: Allegro molto
Director David Le Page
Tickets: Unreserved £25 and £5 under 35s
Tickets can be purchased at orchestraoftheswan.org
ENTRANCED
Thursday 11 April 2024 at 7pm, Holy Trinity Church, Stratford
A mesmerising, candlelit journey to the furthest corners of your imagination Immerse yourself in the hypnotic sounds of ambient classics such as Pink Floyd’s Great Gig in the Sky, Brian Eno’s An Ending (Ascent) and Radiohead’s Pyramid Song as well as timeless compositions by Erik Satie, Vivaldi and J.S. Bach. Beautifully lit by candles in the iconic surroundings of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon - the resting place of William Shakespeare - Orchestra of the Swan perform stunning arrangements of music that will take you on a mesmerising journey out of your mind and to the furthest corners of your imagination...
Also featuring music by: Max Richter, Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, David Bowie, Yann Tiersen, The Orb, Harold Budd, Angelo Badalamenti, Vangelis and A Winged Victory For The Sullen.
Tickets: Zone A: £30, Zone b: £25, Zone c: £15 under 35s
Tickets can be purchased at orchestraoftheswan.org
