Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra's first commission

Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra

New Commission for Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra
As part of their summer concert, Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will premiere a new concerto for trumpet (and flugelhorn) written for local trumpeter Imogen Hancock and WSO by Leo Geyer, one of WSO’s two artistic leaders and conductors. The title of the concerto ‘Somewhere In-Between’ has been inspired by marshlands in London. The commission represents an exciting opportunity for WSO to broaden its repertoire and to work with the country’s leading young composers and performers.
The concert will take place at St Paul’s Church SW19 6EW at 7.30pm on Saturday 16 June. This year, WSO’s summer concert is an exciting jazz themed event also featuring Gershwin's An American In Paris, Gershwin’s Cuban Overture and the dramatic and evocative Danzon 2 by Arturo Márquez made popular by Gustavo Dudamel and El Sistema Venezuala.
Quote from Leo Geyer:
“I'm delighted and honoured to be the composer for Wimbledon Symphony Orchestra's first commission and really thrilled that Imogen Hancock is the soloist. The title Somewhere In-Between describes places such as the E17 marshes which are in-between the city and country and therefore reflect both the business of life and stillness of nature, as well as the inspiration I find when walking around the marshlands in London, particularly Walthamstow Wetlands which was recently opened to the public. It's a haven for me from my busy composing and conducting schedule. I'm also inspired by Imogen's musicianship and versatility as a performer on trumpet and flugelhorn and the way that she and the orchestra enter into the sound world I hope to evoke. I've conducted WSO several times in a range of repertoire and have put together this concert programme steeped in jazz
influences including the iconic An American in Paris. It's going to be a lively evening and I can't wait for 16 June!.” http://www.leogeyer.co.uk
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