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Sunday 23rd January 2005, 3pm
Andrew Downes - Piano Sonata no 2
St Mary's Church, Swanage, Dorset.
Duncan Honeybourne piano
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Saturday 8th January 2005
St Anne_s Church, Bewdley, Worcestershire
Andrew Downes _ The Lord is my Shepherd
The Lord_s Prayer
Andrew Downes _ Ballads for Christmas
Paula Downes soprano
Lynwood Lea String Quartet
Halesowen Girls Choir
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Tuesday 15th February 2005, 5.30pm
Andrew Downes- Runnymede Responses
Canterbury Cathedral Choral Evensong
The Chapel Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London
Professor Lionel Pike Director of Music
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Wednesday 16th February 2005, 1pm
Andrew Downes - Old Loves' Domain
St Sepulchre's Church, Holborn Viaduct, London
Paula Downes soprano
Jill Cracknell piano
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February 23rd February 2005, 7.30pm
Chichester Cathedral Choral Evensong
Andrew Downes _ Preces and Responses
Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London
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Sunday 6th March 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Sonata for 8 Flutes
Dorothy Young Center for the Performing Arts
Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, USA
Performed by:
Uptown Flutes
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Tuesday 22nd March 2005, 7.00pm
Andrew Downes - Sonata for 8 Horns (movement 4)
Arranged for Wind Band by Paula Downes
South Hampstead High School for Girls
Hampstead, London.
Hampstead High School Wind Band
Paula Downes conductor
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Tuesday 29th March 2005, 8pm
Andrew Downes - Celtic Rhapsody
Bremen-Walle, Immanuel-Kirche
Bremen, Germany.
Central England Ensemble
Paula Downes soprano
Anthony Bradbury conductor
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Wednesday 30th March 2005, 7pm
Andrew Downes - Celtic Rhapsody
Katholische Kirche St Marien, Cuxhaven, Germany
Paula Downes Soprano
Central England Ensemble (Anna Downes- Leader)
Anthony Bradbury conductor
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Thursday 31st March 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Celtic Rhapsody
tonspur 26, Volkshochschule Bremerhaven, Germany
Paula Downes Soprano
Central England Ensemble (Anna Downes- Leader)
Anthony Bradbury conductor
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Sunday 10th April 2005, 2pm
ANDREW DOWNES IN CONVERSATION
Andrew Downes - From Plainsong to Folk and World Music
Elgar's Birthplace, Broadheath, Worcestershire
The composer talks about his musical heritage, and the
influence of many styles on his compositions, with recorded
illustrations from the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, John
Mitchinson, the strings of the CBSO, the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, and members of the composer's own family.
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Thursday 21st April 2005, 11am
ANDREW DOWNES IN CONVERSATION
Andrew Downes - From Plainsong to Folk and World Music
University of Derby, England
The composer talks about his musical heritage, and the
influence of many styles on his compositions, with recorded
illustrations from the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, John
Mitchinson, the strings of the CBSO, the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, and members of the composer's own family.
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Saturday 23rd April 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Piano and O Vos Omnes
Palace Theatre, Appletongate, Newark, Notts.
Cantamus Girls' Choir
Pamela Cook director
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Sunday 24th April 2005, 6.30pm
Andrew Downes - The Forest at Dawn
Winterborne Monkton Parish Church, near Dorchester, Dorset
Duncan Honeybourne organ
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Wednesday 27th April 2005, 1pm
Andrew Downes - Piano Sonata no 2
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery
Duncan Honeybourne piano
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Wednesday 27th April 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Toccata for Small Orchestra
Haybridge High School, Hagley,
Worcestershire Hagley Community Orchestra
Cynthia Downes conductor
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Tuesday 3rd May 2005 1.40pm
Bryanston School
Dorset
Andrew Downes _ Piano Sonata no 1
Joshua Weller piano
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Wednesday 4th May 2005, 1.15pm
Andrew Downes - The Forest at Dawn
St. Peter's Church, Bournemouth
Duncan Honeybourne organ
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Tuesday 10th May 2005, 8.30pm
Andrew Downes - Music for 8 Cellos and 5 Timpani
Theatre du Beauvaisis, Beauvais, France.
Octuor de Cellos de Beauvais et Percussions de Strasbourg
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Wednesday 11th May 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Dreamland
Andrew Downes - Sonatina for Piano
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery
Paula Downes soprano
Anna Downes violin
Duncan Honeybourne piano
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Wednesday 11th May 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - The God Marduk
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery
Paula Downes soprano
Anna Downes violin
Duncan Honeybourne piano
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Saturday 14th May 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - The Lord is my Shepherd
Braunston Parish Church, Northants
Kingfisher Chorale
David Fisher conductor
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Sunday 15th May 2005, 2.30pm
Andrew Downes - Piano Sonata no 2
Bournemouth Pavilion, Bournemouth.
Duncan Honeybourne piano
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Tuesday 17th May 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - I will Lift up mine Eyes to the Hills
Hampstead Parish Church, Hampstead, London
This concert is part of the 2005 Hampstead and Highgate Arts
Festival Joint Chamber Choir of South Hampstead High School
for girls and University College School, Hampstead, London
Paula Downes conductor
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Saturday 21st May 2005, 7.30pm
ANDREW DOWNES IN CONVERSATION
followed by Andrew Downes - Piano Sonata no 2
Concord College, Church Stretton
Duncan Honeybourne piano
The first half will consist of a talk about his music
by Andrew Downes, President of the Church Stretton
and South Shropshire Arts Festival.
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Thursday 26th May 2005, 6.15pm
Andrew Downes - Preces and Responses
Choral Evensong
Royal Holloway Chapel, Univ. of London
Choir of Royal Holloway
Prof. Lionel Pike director
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Tuesday 31st May 2005, 5.30pm
Andrew Downes - Preces and Responses
Choral Evensong
Lincoln Cathedral
Choir of Royal Holloway
Prof. Lionel Pike director
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Saturday 11th June 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Piano Sonata no 2
Newland Parish Church, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Duncan Honeybourne piano
Concert under the auspices of the Friends of the Cathedral
of the Forest.
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Saturday 18th June 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Carnival and Mid-Autumn Moon
Hagley Free Church, Hagley, Worcestershire
A concert by Hagley Free Church Orchestra.
Cynthia Downes conductor
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Sunday 19th June 2005, 8.00pm
Andrew Downes - The Lord is my Shepherd
Andrew Downes - The Souls of the Righteous
St Thomas Church, South Wigston (Blaby Festival)
Kingfisher Chorale
David Fisher conductor
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Sunday 19th June, 6.30pm
Andrew Downes - The Forest at Dawn
St John's Church, Hagley
Paul Evans organ
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Tuesday 21st June 2005, 7.30pm
THE MUSIC OF ANDREW DOWNES
A variety of works by Andrew Downes performed by Birmingham
Conservatoire ensembles, including the Chamber Choir, to
celebrate the time Andrew spent as Head of Composition and
Creative Studies at the Conservatoire. Part of the Music Xtra
Festival 2005.
Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire.
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Friday 24th June 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Toccata for Small Orchestra
Mary Stevens Hospice, Stourbridge
Hagley Community Orchestra
Cynthia Downes conductor
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Saturday 25th June 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - O Praise the Lord (Psalm 150)
Malvern Priory, Malvern, England.
Birmingham Festival Choral Society
Anthony Bradbury conductor
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Wednesday 20th July 2005, 1pm
Andrew Downes - Dreamland
St Sepulchre's Church, Holborn, London
Paula Downes soprano
Anna Downes violin
Gillian Cracknell piano
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Saturday 23rd July 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Sonata for 8 Horns
OPENING CONCERT 2005
Church Stretton and South Shropshire Arts Festival
Performed by the
Horns of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
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Sunday 31st July 10.30am
Andrew Downes -The Lord is my Shepherd
Lichfield Cathedral
Performed by the
Lyra Davidica Choir
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Friday 5th August 2005, 6.00pm
INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE-
Andrew Downes - Five Dramatic Pieces for 8 Wagner Tubas
Mozart Museum, Bertramka, Prague
Performed by the
Horns of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
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Saturday 6th August 2005, 7.30pm
INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE-
Andrew Downes - Five Dramatic Pieces for 8 Wagner Tubas
Nove Straseci, Czech Republic
Performed by the
Horns of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
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Tuesday 23rd August 2005, 1pm
Andrew Downes - Old Love's Domain
St Lawrence Jewry, London
Paula Downes soprano
David Trippett piano
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Monday 3rd October 2005, 5pm
Andrew Downes - Songs of the Skies (World premiere)
Symphony Hall, Birmingham, England.
A Cantata based on poetry by Birmingham schoolchildren,
coached by poet Julie Boden. A Symphony Hall commission
with funds from British Airways. Performed by 1000+
schoolchildren in chorus (from Birmingham Authority).
Conducted by the composer.
Central England Ensemble
Anna Downes leader
Andrew Downes conductor
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Wednesday 12th October 2005, 1pm
Andrew Downes - The Forest at Dawn
Kidderminster Library
Duncan Honeybourne, piano
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Tuesday 18th October 2005, 7.30pm
WORLD PREMIERE
Andrew Downes - Five Dramatic Pieces for 8 Wagner Tubas
Dvorak Hall, Rudolfinum, Prague
Performed by the
Horns of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
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Tuesday 18th October, 12 noon
Andrew Downes - Piano Sonata no 1
Stratford on Avon Town Hall
(part of Stratford on Avon Music Festival)
Jonathan French piano
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Wednesday 26th October 2005, 1.30pm
ANDREW DOWNES IN DISCUSSION:
"From Plainsong to Folk and World Music"
Adams House, Harvard University, Cambridge,
Massachusetts.
The English composer Andrew Downes talks about his
musical heritage, and the influence of many styles on his
compositions, with recorded illustrations from the Czech
Philharmonic Orchestra, John Mitchinson, the strings of the
CBSO, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and members of
the composer's own family.
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Wednesday 26th October, 7pm
Andrew Downes - Dreamland
Adams House, Harvard University, Cambridge,
Massachussetts, USA
Paula Downes soprano
Anna Downes violin
David Trippett piano
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Sunday 13th November, 3pm
Andrew Downes - Piano Sonata no 2
Harting Music Club
Mizzards Farm
West Sussex
Duncan Honeybourne piano
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Sunday 13th November 2005, 4pm
Andrew Downes - Sonata for Flute Choir
Andrew Downes - Excerpts from Symphony no 5
(scored for flute choir)
Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham
Birmingham Flute Choir
Carol Kniebusch Noe and Jenny Brooks conductors
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Wednesday 16th November 2005, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Sonata for Two Pianos
Recital Hall, Coventry University
Julian Hellaby, Peter Noke pianos
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Tuesday 6th December, 9.30-12.30pm
From Plainsong to Folk and World Music
The composer Andrew Downes talks about his musical
heritage, and the influence of many styles on his
compositions, with recorded illustrations from the Czech
Philharmonic Orchestra, John Mitchinson, the strings of the
CBSO, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and members of
the composer's own family.
Coventry University
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Wednesday 14th December, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes: Ballads for Christmas (USA premiere)
Friends Meeting House
Cambridge, Massachussets, USA
Millennium Scholars, directed by Paula Downes
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Thursday 15th December, 7pm
Andrew Downes: Songs of the Skies (excerpts)
Crestwood School, Kingswinford, West Midlands
Crestwood School Year 7 Choir
Anna Downes director
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Friday 16th December, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Ballads for Christmas
Michaelstow Church, near Bodmin, Cornwall
Cadon Chorus, directed by Rosie Richardson
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Friday 23rd December, 7.30pm
Andrew Downes - Ballads for Christmas
Wadebridge Christian Centre, Wadebridge, Cornwall
Cadon Chorus, directed
by Rosie Richardson
Further details at www.andrewdownes.com