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London Schools Symphony Orchestra

Aaron Akugbo and This is London (World Premieres)

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Aaron Akugbo crouching while holding a trumpet

The Nigerian-Scottish trumpeter performs Armenian composer Alexander Arutiunian’s showpiece mid-20th century trumpet concerto with its jaw-dropping moments in abundance.

Aaron Azunda Akugbo is a trumpeter bursting with charm, musicality and natural humour. A sought-after guest principal and soloist, he regularly performs with many of the UK’s leading orchestras, and also fronts Connaught Brass, one of the nation’s top chamber ensembles. 

Collectively titled This is London, the LSSO has commissioned one composer from each of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama to compose a piece that draws inspiration from a characteristic of London today. Themes include the soundscape of a bustling East London park, the impact of climate change on the city, the experience of being an immigrant in London and the appearance and disappearance of venues in its grassroots music scene.   

Tagged with: Classical music Young Barbican

This performance will finish at approximately 9.30pm, including a 20-minute interval. 

End times are approximate and are subject to change. 

Promoted by Centre for Young Musicians.

Programme

  • Alexander Arutiunian     Trumpet Concerto [16’]
  • This is London   (four world premieres funded by the Cockayne foundation)
  • CJ Brooke   Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park in Nine Fleeting Moments [6’]
  • Connie Harris   Surge [5’]
  • Pablo Martinez    I see Freedom Across the Pond [6’]
  • Jack Smith    Grassroots Generator [5’]
  •   Interval [20']
  • Sergei Prokofiev     Selections from Romeo and Juliet  [36’]

Performers

  • Matthew Lynch   conductor
  • Aaron Akugbo   trumpet
  • London Schools Symphony Orchestra  

Ticket prices

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