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IDRS 2009 Organ & Oboe Lunchtime Recital International Double Reed Society
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Sat 25 Jul 12:00pm Town Hall

A fantastic chance to hear City Organist Thomas Trotter and oboist Celia Craig performing a programme of work written for this unique instrumental combination on the final day of the International Double Reed Society’s Annual Conference. "IDRS2009":http://www.idrs2009.org
*Celia Craig* oboe *Thomas Trotter* organ
*Albinoni* Concerto in D minor arr. Giazotto *Rheinberger* Rhapsodie (from organ sonata op 127) arr. Busch *Flagler* Variations on a American Air *Britten* Metamorphoses for solo oboe (Pan, Phaeton, Niobe, Bacchus, Narcissus, Arethusa) *Noyon* Concertino Pastorale ("Dit du Cou Cou") for oboe and organ
CBSO Benevolent Fund Concert The Organ Symphony
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Fri 18 Sep 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Pure colour. Elgar’s _In the South_ opens with a glorious burst of sound - the composer’s response to the spectacular scenery and brilliant sunshine of the Italian Riviera. Mozart’s most famous horn concerto fairly bubbles over with high-spirits. And Saint-Saëns’ popular Organ Symphony ends in a blaze of glory, as the mighty Symphony Organ joins the full CBSO to raise the roof. With city organist Thomas Trotter at the keyboard, it’ll be a triumphant finish to this irresistibly tuneful concert - with all proceeds going to the CBSO Benevolent Fund (Reg. Friendly Society 735F).
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Michael Seal* _conductor_ *Thomas Trotter* _organ_ *Elspeth Dutch* _horn_
*Elgar* _In the South_ 19' *Mozart* Horn Concerto No 4, K495 16' *Widor* Toccata from Organ Symphony No 5 6' *Saint-Saëns* Symphony No 3 (_Organ_) 34'
Town Hall 175TH Anniversary A short series of events celebrating Town Hall's heritage
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Sat 3 Oct 7:00pm Town Hall

2009 marks the 175th Anniversary of Town Hall, which has been at the centre of British musical life since the day it opened in October 1834. Join us in celebrating the Hall's magnificent heritage.
175TH Birthday Organ Concert
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Mon 5 Oct 7:30pm Town Hall

Town Hall’s splendid 1834 organ, by William Hill, is one of the finest of English instruments, sounding as fresh as the day it was first played. Those who performed on it include Mendelssohn and, of course, George Thalben-Ball. Thomas Trotter gives a special anniversary recital with a range of colourful music from its heyday. BBC Music magazine’s Editor Oliver Condy explains why he has recommended tonight’s concert: _“Since 1834, only seven men have held the prestigious Birmingham City Organist post, including today’s incumbent, the hugely entertaining and brilliant Thomas Trotter. The Hall’s grand old four-manual Hill organ is sure to get a thorough birthday work-out!”_
*Thomas Trotter* _organ_
*Mendelssohn* Overture, _A Midsummer Night’s Dream_ (arr. Warren) 12’ *Lemmens* Grand Fantasia, _The Storm_ 11' *S S Wesley* Air on _Holsworthy Church Bells_ 5’ *J S Bach* Passacaglia in C minor 13’ *Festing* Largo, Allegro, Aria and Variations (arr. Thalben-Ball) 6’ *Thalben-Ball* Variations on a theme of Paganini for Pedals 7’ *Elgar* Sonata No 2 14’ *Weber* Overture, _Jubel_ (arr. Best) 8’