Elgar: A Piano Portrait
Elgar: A Piano Portrait celebrates the life and works of Sir Edward Elgar, one of Britain's most esteemed composers.
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Elgar: A Piano Portrait celebrates the life and works of Sir Edward Elgar, one of Britain's most esteemed composers. The performance will feature some of Elgar's lesser-known piano works, alongside pieces from Brahms, Coleridge-Taylor, Gershwin, and Messiaen. Through this programme, the audience will embark on a harmonious journey through Elgar's career, exploring the relationships and context of different eras and compositional styles.
Myles Manders-Young is an English classical pianist based in Birmingham. He has received Third Prize at the Thailand 7th International Chopin Piano Competition, and a Gold Prize at the 4th Bangkok International Piano Competition. He is passionate about promoting the music of Elgar and bringing classical music to new audiences.
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Carice Room
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Upcoming events
Summer of Play at The Firs
Come on a musical journey with us this summer by celebrating Elgar's Wand of Youth Suite, we encourage you to dance, move and play!
Free entry week for children
In celebration of National Play Day, The Firs is inviting families to step into a world of imagination and adventure this summer—with free entry for children for one week during the school holidays.
Nature Makers at The Firs
At The Firs join Shelley from Nature Makers to make meaningful memories every Monday over the Summer Holidays. For an hour discover nature and the world around us through facts, nature play and exploration, through Art & Crafts.
Elgar to Holst: A Showcase of British Composers
Join us for a captivating day of British music, featuring beloved works by Elgar, Holst, Vaughan Williams, and more.