The beauty of melody, and the powerful force of unity.

Coleman’s Umoja evolved from a simple, beautiful song for women’s voices to an arrangement for chamber ensemble, to becoming gloriously ‘unified’ in this orchestral version. Steven Osborne works his magic with Grieg’s famous concerto, while Beethoven charms in his breezy, elegant Fourth Symphony.

About Grieg & Beethoven

Pre-concert talk with Jessica Duchen

Join us for a pre-concert talk from 1:15pm in the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space with renowned novelist and classical music writer, Jessica Duchen, for an exclusive glance into the history of the music being performed in the afternoon's concert. This talk is unticketed and free to attend.

Full programme

  • Valerie Coleman, Umoja: Anthem for Unity  (11mins)
  • Grieg, Piano Concerto  (30mins)
  • Beethoven, Symphony No.4  (34mins)

Performers

  • Kerem Hasan

    Conductor
  • Steven Osborne

    Piano