RNS Moves - The World is Round
Ambitious. Radical. Classical greats reimagined.
Who’s on stage
RNS Moves, our inclusive ensemble made up of disabled musicians and non-disabled members of Royal Northern Sinfonia. They effortlessly blend classical, folk and electronic instruments and inspirations for a truly unique sound.
What they’re playing
An ode to the Earth in all it’s glory. Enjoy an hour of bold, vivid music in four themes – ‘In the beginning’, ‘Birds’, ‘On Earth’ and ‘Planets’. Classical chart toppers like Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight’ Sonata and Vaughan Williams’ Lark Ascending, 20th century innovations by John Cage and Philip Glass, and traditional songs come together in a unique celebration of life on our planet.
Need to know
Price: £20
Running time: 1 hour, without an interval.
Age: under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.
What you'll hear
Traditional Da Day Dawn (3.5’)
Jean-Féry Rebel Les Elements: Chaos (5’)
Peter Sculthorpe Third Sonata for Strings ‘Jabiru dreaming’: Deciso (5’)
John Luther Adams Songbirdsongs: Mourning Dove (6’)
Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending (7′)
Rachel Portman Leaves and Trees (5’)
Philip Glass Japura River (5’)
Gustav Holst The Planets: Jupiter (5′)
John Cage Living Room Music: Story (2.5’)
Ludwig Van Beethoven Piano Sonata No.14 ‘Moonlight’: I. Adagio sostenuto (6’)
Who's playing it
RNS Moves
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