Howard Skempton’s Birthday Bash | Leamington Spa

Leamington Spa: Pump Room

Sunday 25 Sep 2022, 5pm

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Prior to this concert, we are hosting a BCMG Chats with Howard Skempton on Monday 4 July online, ticket holders for the Leamington Spa concert get FREE entry to this digital event. Places are very limited, book in advance to avoid disappointment. 

We are celebrating much loved Composer Howard Skempton’s 75^th Birthday! We will be performing his music (of course), including a brand-new commission, along with pieces the birthday boy himself has selected.

Join in the birthday celebrations at this grand historic venue in Leamington Spa. Expect some surprises.

  

Thomas Kemp Conductor

Howard Skempton b. 1947

Gemini Dances, for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, percussion, and piano (1994, 12’) 

New Piece (2022) World premiere Sound Investment Commission

Anton Webern, 1883 – 1945, Concerto Op.24, (1934, 8’)

Rebecca Saunders b.1967, murmurs (2009, 27')

Nigel Osborne b. 1948 Fantasia for chamber ensemble (1983, 12’) 

 

Support Howard Skempton’s new piece to get special benefits surrounding his concert!

 

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