United Strings of Europe at University Hall
Pay what you decide! We're delighted to welcome the brilliant United Strings of Europe to University Hall – a multi-cultural classical music ensemble known for its experimental and engaging programming. Appearing as a sextet, they'll be performing works by Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer Caroline Shaw, 16th Century Italian prince and composer Carlo Gesualdo, Austrian-American composer Arnold Schönberg, and 17th Century British composer Henry Purcell.
- From: Tuesday 3 October 2023, 7 pm
- To: Tuesday 3 October 2023, 8 pm
- Location: University Hall, NTU City Campus, 48 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ
- Cost: Pay what you decide
- Booking deadline: Tuesday 3 October 2023, 7.00 pm
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Event details
The fabulous United Strings of Europe kick off our 2023/24 season in University Hall, with our first pay what you decide concert. We've suggested a price, but will leave it to you decide the amount at the checkout.
Appearing as a sextet, United Strings of Europe will be performing works by Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer Caroline Shaw, 16th Century Italian prince and composer Carlo Gesualdo, Austrian-American composer Arnold Schönberg, and 17th Century British composer Henry Purcell
Performance information
- Caroline Shaw – Entr'acte (2011) Listen on Spotify
- Carlo Gesualdo (arr. Wiancko) – Tristis est anima mea (1611) Watch on YouTube
- Arnold Schönberg – Verklärte Nacht (1899) Listen on Spotify
- Henry Purcell (arr. Stokowski/Azkoul) – Dido's Lament (1683) Watch on YouTube
Doors: 6.30 pm
Performance: 7 pm
Running time: 1 hour
Age guidance: 7+, under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
Concert format and pricing
Our hour-long, bite-sized concerts are an ideal introduction to different genres of music – and with a recommended ticket price, you decide what you pay. Tickets are general admission with no reserved seating, so please ensure you tell us about any access requirements for you or your party at the time of booking.
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Location details
Address:
NTU City Campus
48 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
Parking:
Situated on the University’s City Campus, University Hall is a short walk from Nottingham city centre. Due to our central location we don’t have visitor parking available, but public transport will bring you almost to our door.
If you’re intending to park in the city centre, the closest (and largest) facilities to our City Campus are:
- Trinity Square (NG1 4BT)
- Talbot Street (NG1 5GG)
- The Victoria Centre (NG1 3QN)
Travel Info:
Visitors travelling on the tram are advised to get off at the Nottingham Trent University stop on Goldsmith Street.
Visit our travel pages for campus maps and detailed information on how to get here.
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