Études
Thursday 17 May, 12.45pm
Crucible Studio Theatre
Paris Conservatoire test pieces are once more to the fore in this concert. Both Messiaen’s miniature masterpiece and Dutilleux’s beautiful early Oboe Sonata were written to challenge students at the prestigious institution.
Inspiring Women
Thursday 17 May, 7.45pm
Crucible Studio Theatre
Women played a remarkably prominent role in French musical society in the early twentieth century. Aspiring composers from across the globe travelled to Paris...
Across the Pyrenees
Friday 18 May, 12.45pm
Crucible Studio Theatre
De Falla’s concerto is far removed from the typical sultry world that we normally associate with him. The neo-classical world of Stravinsky is to the fore here...
The Creation of the World
Friday 18 May, 7.00pm
Crucible Studio Theatre
Ensemble 360 demonstrates the powerful impact the arrival of the jazz-age had on the music of Ravel, Stravinsky and Milhaud
Americans in Paris
Friday 18 May, 9.00pm
Crucible Studio Theatre
The Tina May Band picks up the baton to perform a trademark Boeuf sur le Toit mix of Gershwin, Porter, and Bach as well as a celebration of Édith Piaf.
The Italian Connection
Saturday 19 May, 12.45pm
Crucible Studio Theatre
Boccherini was known as much for his cello playing as his compositions and it was in his performing capacity that he became hugely popular in Paris.
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Bring & Sing!
Saturday 19 May, 7.45pm
Music in the Round invites you to join its final night choir, open to all singers, to perform Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine alongside Ensemble 360 as part of the final night concert in this year's May Festival. Music is provided and there is a rehearsal on the day at 6.15pm.
To sign up, or for more information, contact Chloe on 0114 281 4660 or chloe@musicintheround.co.uk before you buy your concert ticket.
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May Festival 2012: Les Nations
Friday 11 - Saturday 19 May
Les Nations: The Extraordinary Musical Life of Paris takes place between Friday 11 – Saturday 19 May. Highlights include a very special day of music, food, wine-tasting and dance at the Sheffield City Hall Ballroom, the return of the Elias String Quartet for two concerts, actress Maggie Steed inviting us into the world of the Paris salon as host Winnaretta Singer, and two concerts that recreate the spirit of the Louis Moysés Paris cabaret-bar Le Boeuf sur le Toit (The Ox on the Roof).
To view our May Festival concerts visit our what's on page or receive a copy of the brochure in the post by emailing marty@musicintheround.co.uk
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As one of the UK's leading promoter of chamber music outside London, we are dedicated to presenting the best in classical music for small ensembles in an informal atmosphere. Driven by the belief that music has the power to change and enrich people’s lives, we aim to thrill wide and diverse audiences with the unique intensity of performances in an intimate setting. For more about Music in the Round, click here.
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Four Star Guardian Review The Guardian has today published its review of the May Festival opening weekend
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Off You Go to Paris Podcast In our latest podcast Tim from Ensemble 360 and Nigel Simeone discuss the May Festival programme.
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RPS Music Award Winners Announced Congratulations to the winners of last night's RPS Music Awards
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