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Tuesday 3 October 2023 I 7pm - 8pm
University Hall
Tickets: Pay what you decide!
Pay what you decide! We're delighted to welcome the brilliant United Strings of Europe to University Hall – a multi-cultural classical music ensemble known for its experimental and engaging programming. Appearing as a sextet, they'll be performing works by Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer Caroline Shaw, 16th Century Italian prince and composer Carlo Gesualdo, Austrian-American composer Arnold Schönberg, and 17th Century British composer Henry Purcell.
Event details
The fabulous United Strings of Europe kick off our 2023/24 season in University Hall, with our first pay what you decide concert. We've suggested a price, but will leave it to you decide the amount at the checkout.
Appearing as a sextet, United Strings of Europe will be performing works by Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer Caroline Shaw, 16th Century Italian prince and composer Carlo Gesualdo, Austrian-American composer Arnold Schönberg, and 17th Century British composer Henry Purcell
Performance information
Caroline Shaw – Entr'acte (2011) Listen on Spotify
Carlo Gesualdo (arr. Wiancko) – Tristis est anima mea (1611)
Arnold Schönberg – Verklärte Nacht (1899)
Henry Purcell (arr. Stokowski/Azkoul) – Dido's Lament (1683)
Doors: 6.30 pm
Performance: 7 pm
Running time: 1 hour
Age guidance: 7+, under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Concert format and pricing
Our hour-long, bite-sized concerts are an ideal introduction to different genres of music – and with a recommended ticket price, you decide what you pay. Tickets are general admission with no reserved seating, so please ensure you tell us about any access requirements for you or your party at the time of booking.
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