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Keele Concerts
Chineke ! String Quartet
8 February 2023 7:30pm
Westminster Theatre , Keele University
Entry £ 16 | Students and ages 16 & under FREE
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The Chineke ! Foundation was created in 2015 to provide outstanding career opportunities to established and up-andcoming Black and ethnically diverse classical musicians in the UK and Europe . Chineke !’ s motto is : ‘ Championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music ’. The organisation aims to be a catalyst for change , realising
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existing diversity targets within the industry by increasing the representation of Black and ethnically diverse musicians in British and European orchestras . Chineke ! is the brainchild of Chi-chi Nwanoku CBE , who has this to say about the project : ‘ My aim is to create a space where Black and ethnically diverse musicians can walk on stage |
and know that they belong , in every sense of the word . If even one Black and ethnically diverse child feels that their colour is getting in the way of their musical ambitions , then I hope to inspire them , give them a platform , and show them that music , of whatever kind , is for all people .’
PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED SOON .
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Keele Concerts
Stile Antico
22 February 2023 7:30pm
Keele University Chapel
Entry £ 16 | Students and ages 16 & under FREE
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England ’ s Nightingale
Stile Antico marks 400 years since the death of William Byrd by exploring the many faces of this extraordinary composer , amongst the greatest that England has ever produced .
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This programme weaves together the strands of Byrd ’ s complex life as both pillar of the Protestant musical establishment and faithful servant to the underground Catholic community . The audience encounters Byrd working loyally at the Chapel Royal , thrills to his anguished musical entreaties in support of his fellow Catholics , and savours the gentler music of his latter years .
Stile Antico is firmly established as one of the world ’ s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles . Working without a conductor , its twelve members have thrilled audiences on four continents with their fresh , vibrant and moving performances of Renaissance polyphony .
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