The
Richard
Attenborough
Centre: Leicester

 

Music

Modern Jazz Jam in the Piazza

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Tuesdays 12 May and 9 June
Café Piazza - Doors open 6.30pm, music from 7.45pm
Entry: £2
(NUS/under 19s £1)

A monthly opportunity for keen players to come and sit in with the Piazza Rhythm Section (piano, bass, drums) - or just listen.

Details and playing guidelines on www.le.ac.uk/catering/jazz.html or call (0116) 252 2207. Hot and cold food available, full cash bar.

 


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The Hew Rees Band

Thursday 30 April
Cafe Piazza - Doors open 6.30pm, music from 7.45pm

Tickets: £5
(concessions/NUS/under 19s £4)

This talented local band makes its first appearance at the University of Leicester.


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Leicester Jazz House presents
The Liquorice-Stick All-Sorts

Friday 1 May
The Richard Attenborough Centre at 8.00pm

Tickets: £9
(concessions/NUS/under 19s £6)

Alan Barnes - clarinet
Jim Hart - vibes
Paul Clarvis - drums

Formed to celebrate the excitement and inventiveness of Benny Goodman's small groups, this trio’s repertoire now includes compositions from sources as diverse as Django Reinhardt and Hermetto Pascale. A chance to hear Alan Barnes exclusively on clarinet in an acoustic setting.


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Knighton Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Paul Jenkins

Saturday 2 May
Fraser Noble Hall at 7.30pm

Tickets: £8
(concessions/NUS/under 19s £6)

Strauss

Wind Symphony in E flat major
Dvořák

Wind Serenade

 


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University of Leicester Sinfonia
Conductor: Michael Sackin

Saturday 9 May
Fraser Noble Hall at 7.30pm

Tickets: £8
(concessions/NUS/under 19s £6)

Wagner

Overture: Tannhäuser
Sonja Grossner

Piano Concerto (premiere)
Soloist Duncan Honeybourne

Brahms Symphony No.1 in C minor

 


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Philharmonia Orchestra Study Afternoon

Saturday 23 May
The Richard Attenborough Centre 1.30pm - 5.00pm

Tickets: £10
(concessions/NUS/under 19s £5)
available from Leicester (0116) 233 3111

City of Dreams Vienna 1900-1935
Explore the unique cultural melting pot that was Vienna at the turn of the century in an afternoon of talks and live chamber music. Led by leading specialists in the music and visual art of the period as part of the Philharmonia Orchestra’s City of Dreams series.
The Richard Attenborough Centre at 1.30pm (ends 5.00pm)
Tickets £10 (students £5) available on Leicester
(0116) 233 3111
Visit www.philharmonia.co.uk/vienna for more
information about the series, films and online resources.

 


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Bobby Wellins Quartet

Thursday 28 May
Cafe Piazza - Doors open 6.30pm, music from 7.45pm

Tickets: £10
(concessions/NUS/under 19s £8)

Scottish tenor saxophonist Bobby Wellins is best known for his collaboration with Stan Tracey on the seminal 1965 British jazz album Under Milk Wood.

UPDATED: 12 December 2008
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