M16 Evelyn Glennie & Festival Academy

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Dame Evelyn Glennie Percussion
Festival Academy Strings
Festival Academy Soloists
Neil Thompson Conductor

Hannah Kendall New work (premiere) 10’
Joseph Phibbs New work (premiere) 15’
Steve Martland Eternity's Sunrise
Joe Duddell Snowblind 25’

For over two decades, Evelyn Glennie has been the percussion world’s most distinguished ambassador. So it is a pleasure to welcome her to Cheltenham for this showcase launch of our percussion-focused weekend.

Percussion instruments come in all shapes and sizes, and Glennie’s kitbag for Joseph Phibbs’ new concerto will be full to bursting—including a cocktail shaker for this colourful celebration of cocktails from around the world. In contrast, Joe Duddell’s Snowblind focuses on the expressive possibilities of the marimba coupled with strings.

Along with Hannah Kendall’s new work, another Festival commission, this all adds up to a really engaging celebration of music by the younger generation of British composers. It’s a great concert to try if you’re unsure where to start with new music. It’s bold, adventurous and expressive, there’s a huge range of sonic colour and it’s sure to be a visual feast too.

Supported by The Patrons
of Cheltenham Festivals

Commission Support

Phibbs: Peter and Veronica Lofthouse and 
Kendall: The Steel Charitable Trust 

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