The Cumnock Tryst
Ensemble launch
Brand new group of exquisite musicians set to bring The Tryst to new highs
Sunday 6th October 2024 2pm and 4pm
Dumfries House, Cumnock, KA18 2NJ
The Cumnock Tryst is delighted to present the official launch of our new chamber group The Cumnock Tryst Ensemble. Created with cellist Christian Elliott, this is a flexible ensemble consisting of some of Scotland’s finest musicians who have had an association with us over the last few years. The ensemble will give performances, here and elsewhere, of chamber music, old and new, and will participate in many of our community and education projects in the area. As The Tryst is a composer-led festival, the ensemble will have a special focus on composers of our own era and especially the growing “school of Cumnock.” James MacMillan has commissioned and mentored a number of young, up-and-coming composers many of whom are actually from Ayrshire. This inaugural recital is a clear example of Christian Elliott’s vision and intentions, including music by Olivier Messiaen, Elliot Carter, Rebecca Clarke, James MacMillan and Frank Bridge.
Programme
Gillian Walker White Room
John Lennon and Paul McCartney
arr Christian Elliott Let It Be
John Lennon and Paul McCartney / Messiaen
arr Christian Elliott Blackbird / Le Merle Nior
Rebecca Clarke Lullaby and Grotesque
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time
IV Intermezzo
Harrison Birtwistle Ostinato with Melody
Frank Bridge Phantasy for Piano Quartet
Elliot Carter Gra
Lisa Robertson Deglaciation
James MacMillan Piano Trio No.2
Event information
2pm & 4pm on Sunday 6th October 2024
Approximate running time 1 hour 10 minutes
Tickets
Full price: £25
Local Residents, Students and Under 26s: £18
Unwaged and Under 18s: £7
Dumfries House
Cumnock, KA18 2NJ
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