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Wednesday 3rd December, 2.30pm
Exploring Music: Sir Michael Tippett, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett
Today we savour the music of two 'English Giants of the Twentieth Century. We hear great symphonies of Michael Tippett, the thrilling Concerto for Double String Orchestra and Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli, and excerpts from The Midsummer Marriage and the ground-breaking oratorio A Child of our Time. The breadth of Richard Rodney Bennett's output is demonstrated by his Partita for Orchestra, Saxophone Concerto and film music for 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'. Do join us if you can.
Entry £5. 2.30 start. Mid afternoon refreshments. Finish at 5pm
11, Burewelle, Two Mile Ash, MK8 8LS
Wednesday 10th December, 1.50pm
Celebrating Anniversary Composers: Bliss, Copland, Shostakovitch
Join us at the lovely Oak Tree Centre as we celebrate the work of three outstanding Twentieth Century composers - from England, America and Russia. During the session we hear fine concertos and ballet scores from the pens of Bliss and Copland and great moments from the ground-breaking symphonies of Shostakovitch. It promises to be a wonderful afternoon of music.
Admission £6. Please note the slightly earlier start 1.50. Mid afternoon refreshments. Finish by 4.10.
The Oak Tree Centre, Shenley Brook End
20 December @ 11:30 am
A Christmas Cracker
Abigail Burrows (flute), John Fisher (piano), The New English Singers
Directed by Adrian Boynton
This is a lovely event for the whole family. The New English Singers capture the joy and happiness of the Christmas Season with a range of choral settings from around the world reflecting different styles and traditions with guest appearances from fine instrumental soloists, and surprises and delights at every turn, this promises to be a real ‘cracker’ of a Christmas concert.
The Cornerstone Cafe will be open for coffee/tea before the concert and lunches afterwards.
Book online or admission by programme at the door £12 (children £2) (to include refreshments)
Church of Christ Cornerstone 300 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
21 December @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Christmas Carol Service
THE CHOIR OF THE CITY CHURCH with Cornerstone Brass
Directed by Adrian Boynton
Join us at the City Church for a joyful celebration of the Saviour's birth, with beautiful seasonal offerings from the Cornerstone Choir, the traditional Christmas story, and plenty of familiar carols for all to sing, enhanced by the splendour of Cornerstone Brass. The service, led by Revd Tim Norwood, will last for 1 hour 15 mins. Bring your family, neighbours and friends.
Following the services, refreshments will be served in the Guildhall.
Church of Christ Cornerstone 300 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom