CBSO: Phillip Glass' Double Timpani Concerto

Alpesh Chauhan  Conductor

Matthew Hardy  Timpani

Toby Kearney  Timpani

Philip Glass  Double Timpani Concerto, 27mins

Carlos Simon  Four Black American Dances, 14mins

Rachmaninoff  Symphonic Dances, 40mins

Shall we dance? This concert suggests we do and invites us to learn about the history of dance itself under the baton of Alpesh Chauhan. Simon’s Four Black American Dances are depictions of rituals and traditions from Black communities, born out of and in response to their changing social contexts. Rachmaninoff’s Dances – his final work – whirl and weave through a series of contrasting moods, ending in a glorious party. And Glass’ Concerto – a rare chance to see the Timpani up front and central – grooves and swings with an irresistible beat. CBSO’s Matthew Hardy and Toby Kearny take the solo spots.

Ticket prices include the coach fare, performance ticket, driver's gratuity and administrative costs.

Muxton 4.45pm, Newport 5.20pm and Cosford 5.40pm