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Programme

Henry Dorn I, too, am America (UK premiere) *
Elena Adams New work
Edward Gregson Piano Concerto
Oliver Gaunt New work
Stephen McNeff Monsters

Performers

Mark Heron, Steph Godwin, Mariacostanza D’Agostino conductors
Francesca Chiejina soprano *
Letizia Palmieri piano
RNCM Wind Orchestra

About

Part of Legends and Lore

From ancient myth to lived experience, this evocative programme explores the power of storytelling through music.

In the UK premiere of Henry Dorn’s I, too, am America, soprano Francesca Chiejina gives voice to Langston Hughes’ searing poems from The Weary Blues. These verses reflect on the daily lives of African Americans in the 1920s America. They touch on the struggles of past generations, the realities of ongoing oppression, and finding joy and self-awareness within the African American community.

Monsters by Stephen McNeff offers a musical glimpse into the romance and strangeness of the sculptures of the Garden of Bomarzo, hewn out of volcanic rock in the 16th century to depict animals from a fantasy world and mythological creatures.

In between, one of our highly commended concerto finalists performs Gregson’s Piano Concerto in his vibrant tribute to 20th century composers alongside two new works by our students.

Image courtesy of Rayfield Allied

Tickets

Full Price £18
Student/Under 26 £12

Promoted by RNCM.

This event will include an interval and will end at approximately 9.30pm.

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