University Music is proud to present its Spring programme of concerts and events for the 2024 season. As ever, there's a thrilling breadth and diversity in the musical offering, which brings together University Music scholars, students, staff and members of the wider community in a range of programmes and venues. Alongside performances from our own musicians and ensembles, it's our pleasure to host a professional chamber music series in association with the Bournemouth Chamber Music Society. We look forward to welcoming you to our fantastic events this Spring.
- Ian Davis, Head of University Music
For more information about any of the events or to learn more about the ensembles and how to join, please contact University Music.
Email: musicadmin@bournemouth.ac.uk
Telephone: 01202 965831
January
Location: Student Hall, Talbot House, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: Free, booking required via email.
An exploration of Beethoven’s Mass in C. All welcome, no previous singing experience needed.
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
Music by Saint-Saëns, Weber, Stanford and Reade.
Clarinet: Natalie Burton
Piano: Rob Taylor
February
Location: St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An eclectic mix of music performed by University Music scholars.
Location: Christchurch Priory, Christchurch, BH23 1BU
Admission: £18/£12 (Purchase via website or on the door).
- Bruch, Romanze Op. 85
- Mozart, Horn Concerto in Eb, KV. 447
- Beethoven, Mass in C, Op. 86
Featuring the University Music Choir and Orchestra.
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £20 (Purchase via website or on the door). Free admission to students.
- Prokofiev: 5 Mélodies, Op. 35
- Ysaÿe: Solo Sonata No. 3
- Beethoven: Sonata No. 4 in A minor Op. 23
- Webern: Four Pieces for Violin and Piano Op. 7
- Franck: Sonata in A Major
Violin: Mathilde Milwidsky
Piano: Annie Yim
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
Music by Chopin and Mozart.
Flute: Nadia Divincenzo
Piano: David Beeby
March
Location: Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, SP1 2EJ
Admission: Free
- Ayleward: Responses
- Psalm 33
- Howells: Canticles – Gloucester Service
- Brahms: Anthem – How lovely are Thy dwellings
Featuring the University Music Chamber Choir.
Location: St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
An eclectic mix of music performed by University Music scholars.
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £20 (Purchase via website or on the door). Free admission to students.
- Mozart: Quintet No. 4 in G minor, K 516
- Bruckner: Adagio from String Quintet in F
- Dvořák: Quintet No. 3 in Eb, Op. 97
April
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £20 (Purchase via website or on the door). Free admission to students.
- Schubert: Impromptu in Bb, Op. 142 No. 3
- Amy Beach: By the Still Waters, Op. 114
- Debussy: Suite Bergamasque, L. 74
- Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16
Piano: Victor Lim
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
May
Location: St Peter’s Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free
A selection of music from stage and screen performed by University Music’s concert band.
Location: Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, S023 9LS
Admission: Free
Featuring the University Music Chamber Choir.
Location: Kimmeridge Hall, Bournemouth University, BH12 5BB
Admission: £20 (Purchase via website or on the door). Free admission to students.
- Schumann: Märchenerzählungen, Op. 132
- Montgomery: Peace for clarinet and piano
- Robert and Clara Schumann: Selection from Liebesfrühling, Op. 37/12
- Brahms: Gestilte Sensucht, Op. 91 /1
- Trad: She Moved Through the Fair
- Clara Schumann: Romance Op. 22, No. 3
- Tabakova: Suite in Jazz Style for viola and piano
- Brahms: Clarinet Trio, Op. 114
Featuring the Jacquin Trio.
Location: South House Lecture Theatre, Arts University Bournemouth, BH12 5HH
Admission: Free
Location: St Ambrose Church, Westbourne, BH4 8BE
Admission: £15 at the door (card payments only).
Featuring the University Music choir and orchestra.
June
Location: St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, BH1 2EE
Admission: Free, but booking required via email.
Adapted by Jonathan Prentice.
Location: Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University
Admission: Free, registration required
Words, Music and Silence is a symposium and lecture-recital.
10.00–17.00: Symposium
Speakers from a variety of academic disciplines will present papers on the theme of words, music and silence across three panels The symposium is free, and members of the public with an interest are warmly invited to attend.
17.15–19.00: Lecture-recital with Duncan Honeybourne (piano)
A lecture-recital exploring words, music, silence and disability given by concert pianist Duncan Honeybourne, whose career has been shaped by his autism. This event is open to all and tickets aren't required.
Please arrive at Kimmeridge Hall shortly before 17:15.
