On Hunter Rostrum Graham Wilson presents recordings made at the 2024 Newcastle Music Festival.
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Hunter Rostrum is heard at 10:30pm Sundays, and most programs are provided as on-demand versions.
Festival Chamber Choir in Concert
This Sunday (29 June) Christopher Allen directs and all a cappella choir including works by Dupré, Vittoria, Monteverdi, Lotti, Whitacre and Butterley.
A Saxophone in Paris
On this edition you can hear the Nexas Quartet standing as a trailblazing saxophone ensemble known for redefining the boundaries of chamber music. Comprising saxophonists Michael Duke, Andrew Smith, Nathan Henshaw, and Jay Byrnes, the quartet has garnered widespread recognition for their exceptional musicianship and unique artistic approach.
Founded in 2002 the ensemble has a passion for versatility that seamlessly presents multiple genres of music whilst captivating audiences with their dynamic performances. Their innovative interpretations and bold programming showcase the saxophone’s expressive range and adaptability.
Song of the Earth
On the third program (15 June) Genevieve Dickson (mezzo-sporano), Iain Henderson (tenor) and Jonathan Wilson (piano) perform Mahler’s great song cycle using the score for piano and voice arranged by Mahler himself.
Mahler’s extraordinary music “Song of the Earth” is perhaps the greatest song cycle of the 20th century. It captures the essence of the very human struggle that unites us, and ultimately, the quiet ecstasy of acceptance bringing inner peace.
Festival Choir with Erin Sweetman and Peter Guy
The second program (June 8) features the Festival Choir directed by Christopher Allan.
BRAHMS: “Liebeslieder Waltzes” (with piano 4 hands with Erin Sweetman and Peter Guy)
BRAHMS: ‘Wie Lieblich sind deine Wohnungen’ (from German Requiem)
ORFF: “Carmina Burana” – first section (movements 1 – 5)
Fanfare
The first program (June 1) featured organist David Drury and trumpeter Andy Fiddes in the resonant acoustics in Christ Church Cathedral.
WALTHER – Concerto del Tomasi Albinoni
(allegro, adagio, allegro)
J.S. BACH – Fugue on the Magnificat
HOVHANESS – Prayer of St Gregory
MESSIAEN – Vocalise-Ètude opus 151
DRURY – Improvisation
PEETERS – Aria
GERSHWIN – “I loves you Porgy” arr. FIDDES
SAINT-SAËNS– Fantaisie in E flat
Later on the program you can hear Scott Thompson (french horn) and Christina An (piano).
