09th February
Morley to mark 150th birthday of former Director of Music Gustav Holst
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The iconic composition “The Planets” by Gustav Holst is presented in a ‘new’ and captivating arrangement by the New Zealander composer and former Morley tutor Paul Sarcich for 4 pianos and 8 pianists. Each planet is characterized by its own musical style and thematic representation of astrological characteristics associated with the respective planet. The collaboration of the 8 pianists, who are also Morley tutors, creates a kaleidoscope of sounds and colours under a prism that is both new and enchanting.
Programme:
Gustav Holst: The Planets (for 4 pianos, 16 hands, arr. Paul Sarcich)
Mars, the Bringer of War
Venus, the Bringer of Peace
Mercury, the Winged Messenger
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
Uranus, the Magician
Neptune, the Mystic
Pianists:
Michalis Angelakis – Maria Canyigueral
Giannis Giannopoulos – Dimitris Karydis
Lewis Kesterton – Petros Moschos
Kate Ryder – Andrew Zolinsky
Conducted by Paul Sarcich
Tickets: £10.00 and available on Eventbrite