Spring Concert 2024
Time & Date: 7.30pm Saturday 13th April 2024
Venue: Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2EW
Zimbe! Alexander L’Estrange
Songs Of Peace Will Todd
Composer Profile: Alexander L’Estrange
Programme Notes: Zimbe!
Composer Profile: Will Todd
Programme Notes: Songs of Peace
Tickets: £15 (Under 18’s £5) plus venue booking fee
Our Spring 2024 Concert
is an uplifting, joyful and beautiful programme
of two full works, from highly-acclaimed British composers.
‘Zimbe!’ by Alexander L’Estrange, is a vibrant fusion of African song and jazz
– which took the world by storm when it was first released.
Its vibrant beats and beautiful melodies and rhythms,
reflect the spirited, energetic and simple way that is typical of the African song tradition;
particularly the various ways
in which music plays a part in everyday life in that vast continent:
‘music imitates life and life inspires music’.
The excitement, verve and energy of Zimbe! are all distinctly African;
touching the emotions and providing a perfect buzz of happiness
at any time of year.
In complimentary contrast is Will Todd’s ‘Songs of Peace’
written in memory of love and loss.
It is a ‘life affirming’ piece,
characterised by memorable melodies and powerful personal texts.
A truly wonderful programme not to be missed.
