Elgar Land of Hope and Glory
Beethoven Triple Concerto
with Royal Wedding cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, sister Isata and brother Braimah
Verdi Requiem
Seohyun Go soprano (finalist in the 2025 Eastbourne International Singing Competition)
Emma Jüngling mezzo (finalist in the 2025 Eastbourne International Singing Competition)
Adrian Dwyer tenor
Grant Doyle baritone
Leslie Olive conductor
English Arts Orchestra
The young cellist who played at Prince Harry’s wedding, Sheku Kanneh-Mason is bringing two of his siblings to Eastbourne to play Beethoven at the Congress Theatre on Sunday 21 September.
They will play a concerto by Beethoven which showcases three virtuoso musicians – cello, piano, and violin. Sheku Kanneh-Mason will play the cello, his sister Isata will play the piano, and brother Braimah will play the violin. They are part of a family of seven brothers and sisters ranging in age from 27 to 14, all of whom play either violin, piano, or cello.
Their Beethoven performance is part of A Classical Spectacular, which opens with Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No.1. After the interval, the music changes to the dramatic and spectacular Verdi Requiem with its famous part for a very big bass drum. One of the most expressive opera composers of all time, Giuseppe Verdi combines the words of the Christian “Requiem” with all the fire and theatrical power of a major opera, performed by four vocal soloists, choir, and symphony orchestra.
