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British Composition Season is a project developed by British Council Romania, showcasing outstanding British contemporary composition, performed by Romanian musicians.
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The initiative was developed by British Council Romania in partnership with the National University of Music in Bucharest and "George Enescu" National Museum.
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The event programme includes work by 31 British composers.
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The selection of works illustrates the diversity and complexity of British contemporary classical music over the past two decades.
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The opening concert took place on the 21st of December.
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The pieces were performed by the "Profile" ensemble, conducted by Dan Dediu, the Rector of the University of Music in Bucharest.
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In the opening concert, the dazzling virtuosity and endlessly inventive music of Jonathan Harvey, Colin Matthews and Philip Cashian sits beside the melancholic ‘A Farewell’ by John Woolrich and Maxwell Davies’ reflective ‘Nocturne’ for solo alto flute.
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The concert was a true feat of strength for the performers.
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The second concert took place on the January 25.
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The programme was built around miniatures for solo piano and piano quartet.
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The concert was a quick tour of living British composers.
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Alexandru Dutulescu, cello and Marian Movileanu, viola
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The workshop hosted by the National University of Music in Bucharest tackled aspects of musical and cultural theory. Guest speakers: Philip Cashian and Simon Bainbridge.