Enjoy musical talents at Warwickshire art gallery concert

The Warwick-based historical folk ensemble Armonico Consort are launching their new CD with a concert at Compton Verney near Kineton next week.
Armonico Consort. Picture by Peter Marsh.Armonico Consort. Picture by Peter Marsh.
Armonico Consort. Picture by Peter Marsh.

The record, Greensleeves – That’s All Folks!, features new arrangements from across the British Isles, with eight world-premiere recordings. The recording and concert, which will take place at Compton Verney’s Adam Hall, will show off the vocal talents of the critically-acclaimed choir, with a cappella arrangements of Lisa Laan, Loch Lomond - and of course Greensleeves.

Consort soloists will be introduced by a ‘guest star’ narrator, while guests will also be able to browse the gallery’s Curious Beasts exhibition, which explores an enduring curiosity about the animal world through prints found at the British Museum.

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The concert and disc feature two new arrangements b composer Toby Young, winner of BBC Proms Young Composer of the Year 2006, who has produced orchestral and choral arrangements and additional material for international tours of musicians - including the Rolling Stones - and has written material for stars including Tinie Tempah, Plan B and Rihanna.

The concert takes place on Thursday (October 24) at 7.30pm, with the doors to the exhibition open at 6.30pm. For tickets (£34.50), call 0844 581 0750 or visit www.armonico.org.uk

Copies of the recording are available to buy online at www.armonico.org.uk/recordings

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