Ensemble to play at Uni hall
THE Chamber Ensemble of London, consisting of 14 string players, will be performing at Loughborough University’s Martin Hall on Saturday, November 25.
Performing alongside Jacqui Dankworth, renowned storyteller and narrator, the two will showcase a classical concert not to be missed.
Jacqui is known primarily for her work as a jazz singer but her experience spans across multiple genres, performing alongside the likes of Paloma Faith and the Brodsky Quartet.
Directed by violinist Peter Fisher, each of the string players has been handpicked as one of London’s finest, with their repertoire including romantic, classical and new music.
The programme for the evening is as follows: Rimsky-Korsakov: The Young Prince and The Young Princess (arr. Kreisler/ Fisher), Clive Jenkins: The White Bird, an old Dartmoor Legend, Alan Ridout: Ferdinand the Bull, Saint-Saens: Danse Macabre Telemann: Don Quixote (Suite) John Dankworth: Tom Sawyer’s Holiday.
The Chamber Ensemble of London has performed at multiple venues, including St James’s Piccadilly and The Purcell Room.
They have also attended numerous festivals and music societies outside of London.
The Chamber Ensemble of London with Jacqui Dankwororth can be heard at The Martin Hall, Loughborough University at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £13 (£10 concessions) and £5 for students.
Bookings can be made online at: www.arts.lboro. ac. uk/ calendar/ event/ the_chamber_ensemble_ of_london_featuring_jacqui_dankworth or at the LU Arts Box Office at Loughborough Town Hall on 01509 231914.