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Jess Gillam is joined by composer and multi-instrumentalist Cosmo Sheldrake for a listening party. Music includes Gil Evans and Miles Davis's take on Concierto de Aranjuez, and Thomas Tallis's Spem in Alium. Playlist: Rodrigo arr. Gil Evans - Concierto de Aranjuez [Miles Davis] JS Bach arr. Siloti - Prelude (BWV.855a), transc. for piano in B minor (orig. in E minor, '48' no.10) [Vikingur Olafsson] Mariah - Shinzo No Tobira Sibelius - Symphony No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 82 - III Allegro molto [Sakari Oramo, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra] Britten - Friday afternoons Op.7 for children's voices and piano: Cuckoo! [Choir of Downside School, Purley, Viola Tunnard] Bremer/McCoy - Drommer Tallis - Spem in alium for 40 voices [Tallis Scholars, Peter Phillips] Courtney Pine - Haiti
In deze aflevering vertelt Francis hoe Benjamin Britten als eenling opstond tegen de massa. Over Brittens' geweldige muziek én over een van zijn opera's die ze tientallen keren zelf heeft gezongen. The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra BBC Symphony Orchestra o.l.v. Andrew Davis Four Sea Interludes – Deel I “Dawn” BBC Symphony Orchestra o.l.v. Andrew Davis Albert Herring – Florence! Royal Northern Sinfonia o.l.v. Steuart Bedford Frank Bridge - The Sea – deel II “Sea-Foam. Allegro Vivo” BBC National Orchestra of Wales o.l.v. Richard Hickox Peter Grimes – Interlude “Dawn” Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House o.l.v. Benjamin Britten Peter Grimes – Mr. Swallow! I Want the Lawyer Swallow! Lauris Elms, Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden o.l.v. Benjamin Britten Peter Grimes – Who Holds Himself Apart Lauris Elms, David Kelly, Geraint Evans, Marion Studholme, Raymond Nilsson, Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden o.l.v. Benjamin Britten Peter Grimes – To Those Who Pass the Borough James Pease, Owen Brannigan, Raymond Nilsson, Chorus & Orchestra of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden o.l.v. Benjamin Britten The Rape of Lucretia – Lucretia! O, Never Again Must We Two Dare to Part Christopher Purves, Angelika Kirchschlager, Aldeburgh Festival Ensemble o.l.v. Oliver Knussen Albert Herring – Well tried Albert! Peter Savidge, Royal Northern Sinfonia o.l.v. Steuart Bedford A Midsummer Night's Dream – Over Hill, Over Dale Choirs of Downside School & Emanuel School, London Symphony Orchestra o.l.v. Benjamin Britten Owen Wingrave – Sirrah! How Dare you! Opera Trionfo, Nieuw Ensemble o.l.v. Ed Spanjaard Death in Venice – Ouverture English Chamber Orchestra o.l.v. Steuart Bedford Gloriana – Prelude Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera o.l.v. Charles Mackerras
Fr Nicholas Wetz reads a Homily to Downside School in Downside Abbey on St Gregory's Day 2019. Visit www.downsideabbey.co.uk/benedictine-m…-and-podcasts for more.
School news, music, news, sports, satire and more from the pupils and staff of Downside School.
Sir Konrad Schiemann spoke to the pupils of Downside School in the Fleischner Theatre, on Wednesday 6th June 2018. For more visit www.downside.co.uk
Summary: Anna Kosińska – Graduate of the University of Cambridge (BA Natural Sciences) and the College of Europe (MA in European Interdisciplinary Studies). Alumna of Downside School in England. Previously has worked in the sector of education in Poland and the UK and has acquired experience in the Polish Foreign Ministry. Currently manages ADAMED SmartUP … Continue reading Anna Kosińska – support for innovation, education and enterprise from Adamed – a Polish life sciences company (s3ep5) → The post Anna Kosińska – support for innovation, education and enterprise from Adamed – a Polish life sciences company (s3ep5) appeared first on Project Kazimierz.
Pupils from Downside School celebrated Mass on the feast of All Saints'. Dom Anselm read from the Holy Gospel, and Dom Leo delivered a Homily. For more visit www.downside.co.uk
Pupils and staff of Downside School embark upon a Month of Service. What have you done today to help other people?
'What have you done today to help others?' is the question that Maria has asked of friends and staff at Downside School as they embark upon a 'Month of Service', taking part at the School throughout October 2016. Visit www.downside.co.uk to learn more
We're excited to discover that Roald Dahl sold kerosene in the vicinity of Downside School, when he was a young man working for Shell. Digging through the archives we discovered that he visited the School in 1984, giving a Sixth Form lecture to pupils. Hear a short extract from the book, Boy [order a copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Tales-Childhood-Roald-Dahl/dp/0141346701]
The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview HBO's 'Game of Thrones' Star Eugene Simon. Eugene Simon is a British actor born in London on the 11th June 1992. His series regular role as Lancel Lannister on HBO's 'Game of Thrones' has been running for six seasons, formerly alongside his lead role in Nickelodeon's 'House of Anubis' for three seasons. Eugene joined child agency Abacus at the age of eight beginning his career in theatre with the role of Archie in James Joyce's 'Exiles'. It was his childhood love for reciting poems from Roald Dahl's 'Dirty Beasts' that sparked his interest in acting. At twelve Eugene was the younger self to Heath Ledger's 'Casanova', and at thirteen performed his lead role as Gerald Durrell in the BBC's TV-film adaptation of 'My Family and Other Animals'. Eugene continued to worked throughout his years at Downside School in a number of comercials, and most notably as Young Ben Hur in Drimtim Entertainment's 'Ben Hur'. After filming he began modelling through UK agency Models 1, he continues to do so. On his 18th birthday Eugene was offered both his roles in both Game of Thrones & House of Anubis. Between filming the two shows Eugene debuted as lead American characters in his first US films; 'Before I Sleep' as fictional poet Eugene Devlin alongside 'Harry Potter' co-star Bonnie Wright, and Lord-of-the-Flies esque movie 'Eden' as US soccer player Kennefick. Eugene resides between London and Los Angeles throughout the year.
Fr James reads a Homily at the opening Mass of the Downside School term. Visit www.downside.co.uk for more.
Downside School is pleased to welcome Mr Richard Jones as the new Director of Sport. Hear him talk about his first impressions of the School and his aims for the coming years. This interview features within the 2015 Downside Diary. For more visit www.downside.co.uk