Lunchtime Concert Series, Oct - Suzie Purkis (mezzo) & Flora McNicoll (cello)

Thu 12 Oct, 1pm

Ensemble Room

Tickets: £5, FREE for Under 26s

Make the most of lunchtime with fabulous performances by professional mezzo-soprano Suzie Purkis and cellist, Flora McNicoll.

Suzie began her vocal training at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where she won a scholarship and many prizes and went on to complete the Opera Works course at English National Opera.

With a special interest in new music, Suzie has performed works by many great twentieth century and contemporary composers. Performances have involved singing in a cage in a zoo (on German television), performing in an ice rink during public skating hours and an opera in a swimming pool.

Plans for 2023 include Suzie’s debut at Longborough Festival Opera where she will play the roles of Puck/Snug/Egeus in Polly Graham’s new production of Purcell’s The Fairy Queen.

Afterwards there will be an opportunity to meet and talk to the artists over a free hot drink. All ages welcome to attend.

Lunchtime Concert Series, Nov - Michael Higgins (piano)

Thu 9 Nov, 1pm

Ensemble Room

Tickets: £5, FREE for Under 26s

Make the most of lunchtime with a fabulous performance by the pianist Michael Higgins.

Pianist and composer Michael Higgins has performed at major venues throughout the UK, as well as across Europe and further afield in Australia, New Zealand, and the Solomon Islands. His choral works have been performed and broadcast internationally and are published by Oxford University Press.

Michael studied at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the Royal Academy of Music, London, and at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Budapest supported by the Joseph Weingarten Memorial Trust. He has recently been honoured as an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.

Afterwards there will be an opportunity to meet and talk to the artists over a free hot drink. All ages welcome to attend.

Lunchtime Concert Series Dec - Kadialy Kouyate, (kora & voice)

Thu 7 Dec, 1pm

Ensemble Room

Tickets: £5, FREE for Under 26s

Make the most of lunchtime with a fabulous performance by the kora and vocalist Kadialy Kouyate.

Born into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, Kadialy Kouyate’s kora playing and singing style, both as a soloist and in different ensembles, have been appreciated in many prestigious venues including the Royal Festival Hall, the 02 Arena, the National Theatre, the Royal Albert Hall and Clarence House. Kadialy has also played venues and festivals across the world, touring to Europe, Australia and North America. Kadialy has released several albums, and makes regular radio and television appearances.

Afterwards there will be an opportunity to meet and talk to the artists over a free hot drink. All ages welcome to attend.

Strange is the Night: University of Warwick Chamber Choir

Fri 1 Dec, 6:30pm

Conductor: Suzzie Vango

Tickets: £8 (£7.50)
Student & Under 26s: £7.50

As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, this programme, presented by the University of Warwick Chamber Choir, explores numerous composers’ endless fascination with the latter part of the day.

With choral music inspired by the evening and night-time, there will be some well-known favourites alongside some lesser-known gems, with a couple of wintry and Christmassy numbers thrown in. Something for everyone.

Rutter Magnificat: University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

Sun 3 Dec, 4pm

Conductors: Tom Newall & Suzzie Vango
Soloist: TBC, soprano

Tickets: £11.50 / £10.50
Students & Under 26s: £7.50

Programme:

Boulanger: D'un matin de printemps
Schumann: Symphony No. 1 'Spring'
Rutter: Magnificat

The University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra and Chorus join forces again.

Come and be taken on another musical exploration of the vast world of symphonic repertoire, including John Rutter’s exuberant Magnificat for orchestra, chorus, and soprano soloist.