Fanfares and Flourishes showcases the grandeur and brilliance of brass alongside the beauty of the human voice.
Experience the majesty of Fanfares and Flourishes. Join Goldsmiths Choral Union and Affinity Chamber Orchestra for an exhilarating and joyful evening of music that celebrates the splendour and triumph of the human spirit. Fanfares and Flourishes is a vibrant, uplifting programme that brings together powerful choral works and dazzling brass to explore themes of celebration, reverence, and exaltation.
From the thunderous majesty of John Rutter’s Gloria and Walton’s Coronation Te Deum, to the bold, stirring calls of Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man and Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, this concert pays tribute to moments of glory, heroism, and reflection. The programme also features James Macmillan’s Tu es Petrus, Gerald Finzi’s God is Gone Up, Francis Poulenc’s radiant Gloria and Giovanni Gabrieli’s Canzon Primi Toni A8 and Sonata Piano E Forte, creating a richly textured evening of musical brilliance.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop and acoustics of Smith Square Hall, Fanfares and Flourishes is a celebration of sound and spirit. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of triumphant music.