Fanfare! Trumpet Classics

HONEGGER Intrada (4’)
L BOULANGER Nocturne et Cortège (8’)
VIVALDI Agitata da due venti (6’)
BOZZA Aria (4’)
FRANÇAIX Sonatine (8’)
HUBEAU Sonata (15’)
PRICE The Glory of the Day was in Her Face (3’)
PRICE Song to the Dark Virgin (3’)
MAHLER Ich atmet’ einen linden Duft (3’)
ROPARTZ Andante et Allegro (6’)

Having made waves with recent performances at Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms, rising star trumpeter Aaron Akugbo makes his Sheffield debut. Citing Louis Armstrong as his greatest musical influence, this charismatic performer presents an eclectic mix of works.

This promises to be an afternoon concert of discovery and delight, with music spanning centuries and continents. Works from familiar names such as Vivaldi and Mahler are combined with new treats to discover from Florence Price and Eugene Bozza.