FANFARE! TRUMPET CLASSICS
Aaron Azunda Akugbo & Zeynep Özsuca
The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Monday 28 April 2025, 7.30pm
HONEGGER Intrada (4′)
L BOULANGER Nocturne et Cortege (8′)
VIVALDI Agitata da due venti (6′)
BOZZA Aria (4′)
FRANCAIX Sonatine (8′)
HUBEAU Sonata (15′)
PRICE The Glory of the Day was in Her Face (3′)
PRICE Song to the Dark Virgin (3′)
MAHLER Ich atmet’ einen linden Duft (3′)
ROPARTZ Andante et Allegro (6′)
Having made waves with recent performances at Wigmore Hall and the BBC Proms, rising star trumpeter Aaron Akugbo comes to Portsmouth. Citing Louis Armstrong as his greatest musical influence, this charismatic performer presents an uplifting mix of works in a captivating evening of diverse and evocative musical expressions. With music spanning centuries and continents, from classical elegance to vibrant modern works, this evening promises to take you on a journey through a rich tapestry of emotions and styles.