BACH TO BOWIE

Enjoy the saxophone in a new light, in the hands of a truly exceptional musician.With her natural energy, infectious personality, be amazed by the extraordinary Jess Gillam, a BBC Young Musician finalist and the youngest-ever soloist to perform at the Last Night of the Proms. 

In an eclectic array of music for saxophone and strings that spans centuries, CPE Bach will dazzle as you’ve never heard him before alongside the push and groove of music by David Bowie, David Heath, John Harle, and Nadia Boulanger. Imaginative and alternative, Jess’sunique perspective will stir your emotions and fill you with utter joy! Whether you like classical or folk or something in between – find your groove with Jess Gillam.

ICOleaps through the centuries with the music of a 12-year-old Mendelssohn.  Marvel at this sparkling String Symphony full of youthful panache, ingenuity and great joy.  In contrast, Elaine Agnew’s Twilight, an atmospheric quiet piece evokes a peaceful time of meditation, after sunset before sunrise. 

Mendelssohn: Sinfonia No.2, D major (9’) 

C.P.E. Bach: Flute Concerto in A Minor: III. Allegro Assai (7’)

 Dave Heath: The Celtic (14’) Elaine Agnew: Twilight (6’)                        

Boulanger: Cantique (3’)

 Bowie (arr. Vennart): Life on Mars (4’)