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Pulcinella: Stravinsky’s Witty Dance with the Past
Previewing the first half of our concert on Saturday 18 October - Stravinsky's "Pulcinella" suite. When Igor Stravinsky’s Pulcinella  premiered in 1920, audiences expecting another wild, modern explosion from the composer of The Rite of Spring  were in for a surprise. Instead of pounding rhythms and pagan rituals, they heard elegant melodies, graceful dances, and music that sounded - well - old. But beneath the powdered wig was a mischievous modern mind at play. Pulcinella  t
Oct 132 min read
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Music With Diversity
Hallam Sinfonia flautist and librarian Tony Jones writes about a recent experience at a local special needs school On Wednesday 4th June,...
Jul 231 min read
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The Talking Music Group
Hallam Sinfonia cellist Sue Dumpleton writes about her recent experience with the Talking Music Group A few months ago the Hallam...
Jul 162 min read
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Tintagel: A Cornish Rhapsody of Sea and Legend
Hallam Sinfonia's Principal Trombonist Andrew Knowles explains why he is particularly looking forward to playing Bax's tone poem...
Jun 92 min read
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