Penelope Thwaites Pianist and Percy Grainger Specialist

Contents The Grainger Event 7th and 8th November 1998 St John's, Smith Square, London Artistic Director - Penelope Thwaites - writes: "Grainger's music is a sound world unlike any other. Solovox, flugelhorn, a "free-music" machine will be some of the novelties of THE GRAINGER EVENT. If you want to get inside his gorgeous realisations of folk melodies such as The Londonderry Air, join the BBC Singers for the CHORAL WORKSHOP on Sunday 8th November. For some highly unusual windband sounds, let the KNELLER HALL BAND on Saturday 7th, lift you out of your seat! Encounter a sample of his Free Music as well as popular favourites like Mock Morris with the PERCY GRAINGER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. Hear his SOLO SONGS, by turns haunting and hilarious, in the Saturday Gala concert. And if you'd like to hear the exciting sound of 3 concert Steinways in the wild and wonderful The Warriors, Sunday's MULTI-PIANO EXTRAVAGANZA is for you. The GRAINGER EVENT encompasses, for the first time ever, the four main areas of Grainger's life - Australia, UK, Denmark and the USA - and will include a number of first performances. It is a delight and a privilege to be joined by such a great line-up of artists, and by international Grainger scholars who will give background to both man and music. There will be excellent food, much enjoyment and a few surprises! Do join us for the weekend and meet one of the most original, provocative and endearing figures of 20th Century music." For further information, contact the Administrator: Siva Oke Tel: +44 (0)181 398 1586 Fax: +44 (0)181 339 0981 Box Office Tel: +44 (0)171 222 1061 Fax: +44 (0)171 233 1618 Back to top