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Poster

CU Brass Ensemble at the Painted Church

The Cambridge University Brass Ensemble (CUBE) returns to the Painted Church once again for a Sunday lunchtime recital in a varied programme for all.

Tue 4 November 2014 7:45PM

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

Wed 5 November 2014 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Evensong

First Performance of Commissioned Work to be performed by the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge.

7:45PM

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

Thu 6 November 2014 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Robin Orr lecture: Sir Harrison Birtwistle in interview with Richard Causton

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

7:30PM - 10:00PM

Arditti Quartet perform as part of Birtwistle 80th birthday celebrations

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

7:45PM

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

8:00PM

Chamber concert

Tamsin Waley-Cohen, violin & Huw Watkins, piano

Fri 7 November 2014 2:00PM - 5:00PM

DVD Screening of Birtwistle's 'The Minotaur'

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year

7:30PM - 10:00PM

Cambridge University New Music Ensemble and The King's Men perform as part of Birtwistle birthday celebrations

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

7:45PM

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

8:00PM - 10:00PM

John Mark Ainsley and Joseph Middleton in recital

Songs to commemorate the outbreak of World War 1, to include works by Butterworth, Ireland, Gurney, Gounod, Chausson, Fauré, Poulenc, MacMillan, Ireland and Bridge.

Sat 8 November 2014 12:30PM - 1:30PM

Lunchtime Concert in King's College Chapel as part of Birtwistle birthday celebrations

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

5:30PM

Evensong in King College Chapel

Part of the Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle programme

7:30PM

Highlight Concerto!

With Classic FM artist Ji Liu

7:30PM - 10:00PM

Birmingham contemporary music group perform as part of Birtwistle birthday celebrations

Secret Theatres: the Music of Harrison Birtwistle brings some of the world's finest performers to Cambridge for a celebration of one of our leading composers in his 80th year.

7:45PM

Albert Herring

Benjamin Britten's chamber opera Albert Herring, Libretto by Eric Crozier, performed by The University Opera society.

8:00PM - 10:00PM

Lark Ascending & Protecting Veil, EAChO/Graham Walker/Martin Hughes

SUK Serenade for Strings VAUGHAN WILLIAMS The Lark Ascending TAVENER The Protecting Veil

Sun 9 November 2014 1:15PM - 2:00PM

Music for remembrance with the Erasmus Chamber Choir

Join us on Remembrance Sunday for choral music conducted by Francis Knights, including works by Tallis, Byrd and Purcell, and a performance of Walford Davies' rarely heard Short Requiem (1915).

6:00PM - 6:25PM

Organ recital

To be performed by Edward Picton-Turbervill (Organ Scholar, St John’s College)