
Programme
- Hammered Out
- Alma's Songs Without Words
- Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Performers
- Lee Reynoldsconductor
- Chetham's School of Music StudentsMusic Group
Chetham鈥檚 Symphony Orchestra with 麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra
Experience an unforgettable evening as Chetham鈥檚 Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the renowned 麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra for a special side-by-side concert at their Studios in MediaCityUK, Salford Quays.
The concert opens with Hammered Out by Mark-Anthony Turnage, a vibrant, high-energy work infused with funk and jazz influences, known for its driving rhythms and bold brass writing. This is followed by Alma鈥檚 Songs Without Words by Roxanna Panufnik, a deeply expressive piece inspired by the touching poetry of Alma Mahler, blending lyricism with emotional depth in a haunting orchestral setting.
The programme concludes with Gershwin鈥檚 Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture, arranged by Robert Russell Bennett. This dazzling medley brings the beloved opera to life through rich orchestration and iconic melodies like 鈥淪ummertime鈥� and 鈥淚t Ain鈥檛 Necessarily So,鈥� capturing the soul of American music with jazz-inflected flair.
Conducted by Lee Reynolds, this unique collaboration showcases the exceptional talents of young musicians from Chetham鈥檚 School of Music performing alongside seasoned professionals.