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Marking the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America’s independence from Great Britain in 1776, this concert presents the work of American composers of the twentieth century.After the rousing overture to the operetta Candide, we will be joined by the pianist Jackson Leung to play George Gershwin’s ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue. with its jazz and dance idioms.
Chorus and soloists then take the stage in the second half to perform the Grand Mass in E-flat by Amy Beach. One of many overlooked women composers, Beach was a child prodigy and in recent years many orchestras world-wide are now rediscovering this forgotten talent.
Leonard Bernstein – Overture from Candide
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue
Amy Beach – Grand Mass in E-flat
Jackson Leung – piano
Siri Krosness – soprano
Francesca Lea – mezzo-soprano
Tom Hawkey-Soar – tenor
Tey Kamal – bass
Chorus and Orchestra of Buxton Musical Society
Conducted by Sam Hayes
Sunday 7th June, 7.30pm, St.Johns church, Buxton.
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Event Venue
St John the Baptist, Buxton, United Kingdom
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