Welcome to Cambridge Symphonic Winds
Next Concert: May 26th 2012
May 26th 2012, 7.30-10 pm,
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We will take you on a journey through the heroes and heroines of theatre, opera, and film. Starting with an Olympian fanfare with Summon the Heroes we move on to a set of variations based on a medieval tune, Ronde for Isolde , but injected with the infamous harmony Wagner introduced in his opera Tristan and Isolde. Whitacre's Sleep changes to a relaxed atmosphere. We then premiere our conductor's arrangement of Shostakovic's Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District Suite which comes from the opera about a murderous anti-heroine. Tristan Encounters returns us to Wagner's masterpiece with a homage to the Prelude and Leibestod in the modern energetic style unique to Ellerby. We finish on a lighter note with a selection of famous sound tracks from everyone's favourite spy, James Bond 007.
Founded in 2008, Cambridge Symphonic Winds is one of the area's most exciting and disctinctive ensembles. A symphonic wind orchestra brings together the vibrant and diverse sounds of over forty different woodwind, brass and percussion instruments to fantastic effect. The group aims to stage first class concerts featuring the very best works for this kind of ensemble, creating a unique musical experience for listeners from Cambridge and beyond.
Tickets for the concert cost £10 (full price) £7 (concessions) and £5 (under 16). They can be purchased online and will also be available on the door. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Audience responses to our recent concerts
- awesome!!
- Brilliant concert - wonderful variety
- I have never been to a wind orchestra performance before. I loved it and will definitely be back.
Directions
Here is a map to St Giles Church.Parking is available at Park Street car park.