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Evening Music 2008 Event Information & Bookings: Music Co-ordinator (music@npg.org.uk) |
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2 May 2008, 18:30 Music Simon Lepper's Spring Voices Catherine Hopper (mezzo-soprano) and Simon Lepper (piano). Following the success of last year's series of concerts, pianist Simon Lepper returns with outstanding singers from British Conservatoires. Free |
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9 May 2008, 18:30 Music Joanne Pooley Trio Joanne Pooley (vocals), Steve Lodder (piano) and Andy Hamill (bass) perform music from their latest CD, Try Not To Stare (2007). Free |
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Friday
16 May 2008, 18:30 Music Vicky Wright and Peter Willcock Peter Willcock (actor/singer) and Vicky Wright (clarinet) present a programme of story telling, non-story telling, actions and music, including two premieres of new works by composers Matthew Shlomowitz and Adam de la Cour. Free |
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23 May 2008, 18:30 Music Baluji Shrivastav Baluji Shrivastav (sitar) performs North Indian classical music from his third album Shadow Of The Lotus, accompanied by tabla and tanpura. Free |
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30 May 2008, 18:30 Music Orla Murphy Quartet This up-and-coming Irish vocalist sings a variety of jazz standards and songs from her critically acclaimed debut album, Wishful Thinking (2007). Free |
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June |
Friday
6 June 2008, 18:30 Music Simon Leppers Spring Voices This second recital from the Spring Voices 2008 series features leading singers from British conservatoires, with pianist Simon Lepper. Free |
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June |
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13 June 2008, 18:30 Music Concordia Foundation: A Summer Fantasy Gillian Humphreys takes you on a journey with Antoine Francoise (piano) and Ensemble Mestizo: (guitar, violin and cello). Music by Vivaldi, Brahms, Piazzola, Monti-Czardas and John Williams. Free |
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June |
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20 June 2008, 18:30 Music BRIT School: BP Portrait Award 2008 As part of the special Fresh Faced Friday, an evening dedicated to the contemporary portrait, the Gallery and the world famous BRIT School present future stars of the British music scene. Solo artists and small groups play original material inspired by images from the BP Portrait Award 2008. Free |
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June |
Friday
27 June 2008, 18:30 Music South Bank Sinfonia: Wind Soloists Southbank Sinfonia is Britains newest orchestra designed to give young professional musicians a springboard into the profession. This concert features Philippa Davies (flute) as director and soloist with music by Charles Gounod, Leos Janacek and William Alwyn. Free |
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July |
Friday
4 July 2008, 18:30 Music Dorian Ford Trio An affectionate and meticulous post-modern approach to the music of Bill Evans: Dorian Ford (piano), Tom Herbert (bass), Pat Levett (drums). Free |
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July |
Friday
11 July 2008, 18:30 Music Trillium This unique quartet (soprano, saxophone and brass), returns with a programme of new works written for them by composers Eoin OKeefe, Paul Seamen, Luca Vanesschi, Tim Benjamin and Howard Haigh. Free |
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July |
Friday
18 July 2008, 18:30 Music Claire Jones Official Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales One of Waless brightest young talents, since her appointment in June 2007 Claire has performed for His Royal Highness on a number of occasions, including an invite by Maestro Gergiev to join the Mariinsky Theatre Ballet Orchestra as guest artist. Free |
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July |
Friday 25 July
2008, 18:30 Music Darragh Morgan and Mary Dullea Irish duo, Darragh Morgan (violin) and Mary Dullea (piano) play music by John Adams and Chick Corea, alongside a world premiere written for them by British composer Tom Armstrong. Free |
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August |
Friday 1 August
2008, 18:30 Music Timepiece London based jazz band playing a mixture of smooth, be-bop and funk, influenced by 1940s to present day jazz. Free |
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August |
Friday 8 August
2008, 18:30 Music Union Too Poetic Decorum is a site-specific, Victorian-themed spoken voice and dance piece, performed by Union Too, Union Dances Youth Group. Set in the Romantic era, themes will include poetry and movement with an emphasis on decorum and restraint. Including live music by cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson, the performance will take place in the Victorian galleries. Free |
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August |
Friday 15 August
2008, 18:30 Music Israel Piano Trio Regular performers in concert series and festivals worldwide, this trio presents a unique repertoire, which includes works composed for them by various international musicians. Free |
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August |
Friday 22 August
2008, 18:30 Music Tango Siempre Tango Siempre breathes new life into nuevo tango with fiery improvisation, sparkling collective interplay and solid grooves. Free |
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August |
Friday 29 August
2008, 18:30 Music Duncan Eagles Quartet Saxophonist Duncan Eagles and his quartet play original material and their own arrangements of some classic jazz standards. Free |
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The National Portrait Gallery gratefully acknowledges support for Friday Evening Music from the Musicians Benevolent Fund. |
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