FANFARE! TRUMPET CLASSICS

Aaron Azunda Akugbo & Zeynep Özsuca

The Guildhall, Portsmouth
Monday 28 April 2025, 7.30pm
Book Tickets
Aaron Akugbo, rising-star trumpet player

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.