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Carl Orff - Carmina Burana
Samuel Barber - Violin Concerto i: allegro molto moderato
Hector Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique iv: ?March to the scaffold?
Maya Mbogo (violin)
Evie Holder (soprano)
Alex Bower-Brown (baritone)
Harry Jacques (tenor)
Steve Foster & John Mountford (conductors)
In Carmina Burana, Orff weaves an intoxicating mix of medieval poetry and student drinking songs with a powerful battery of percussion, its opening and closing chorus ?O Fortuna? having become iconic in contexts far wider than the composer could have imagined. The delirium of our programme extends with the hallucinations of Berlioz?s protagonist in the haunting March to the Scaffold from his Symphonie Fantastique. To cleanse your palette, enjoy the first movement of Samuel Barber?s luscious violin concerto, served alongside offerings from the Concert Band.
West Road Concert Hall stands as a significant cultural asset within Cambridge, intrinsically linked to the University's Faculty of Music. It serves as a primary performance venue, contributing to the city's rich academic and artistic landscape, drawing both local audiences and national talent to its purpose-built spaces.
The auditorium, designed with a raked, theatre-style layout, offers clear sightlines and a renowned acoustic quality that allows every note to resonate with clarity. The air-conditioned environment ensures comfort, while the subtle hum of anticipation before a performance fills the space. The large, bright foyer provides an expansive area, often bathed in natural light, suitable for pre-event gatherings or exhibitions.
Practicality is a key consideration, with all primary event spaces located on the ground floor, ensuring easy accessibility for all attendees. While there isn't a dedicated garden, the venue's central location near the famous Backs offers pleasant surroundings. Refreshments are readily available, with options ranging from full catering services provided by external partners to simpler offerings from the internal bar for drinks receptions.
The hall regularly hosts a diverse programme of events, encompassing classical recitals, chamber concerts, and academic lectures. It also accommodates larger conferences, cultural festivals, and exhibitions, reflecting its versatility as a hub for both musical performance and intellectual discourse.
11 West Road,
Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire,
England,
CB3 9DP.
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