Events

The Magnard Ensemble, a young group of wind players known for their high-class performances, their passion for new music and the infectious enthusiasm of their playing, perform an evening concert of wind ensemble music ranging from Byrd to the modern day. The programme includes Stephen Dodgson’s Sonata for Wind Quintet which the group recently recorded alongside a number of his other works for chamber winds.

Programme

Shostakovich arr. Shiner – Prelude in F sharp major op.87 no.13

Martin Butler – Down-Hollow Winds

Byrd arr. McDermid – Vigilate

Klughardt – Quintet op.79

Dodgson – Sonata for Wind Quintet

Mendelssohn arr. Shiner – Songs without Words op.67 no.5 in B minor and op.30 no.2 in B flat

Françaix – Wind Quintet no.1