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Orchestras of Auschwitz
Long-forgotten musical compositions and arrangements by holocaust prisoners have been rescued from obscurity. 80 years on from the liberation of Auschwitz, it’s time to bring them back to life.
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The Constella Team are now dedicated to developing a full-length stage production to preserve the musical legacy and stories from Auschwitz, which is due to premier in 2025.
2024 / 25 Season
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Courtauld Gallery
Constella Music
As part of the new Henry Moore exhibition, Constella is recording a reimagining of Benjamin Britten's The Rescue written by Constella Music.
More information coming soon.
Man with a Movie Camera [world premiere]
Kammerata Luxembourg
Conducted by Leo Geyer
23rd Nov 2024, 7.30pm
Luxembourg Philharmonie
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Richard Bossons and Leo Geyer have reconstructed the 1929 film’s original music using a recently discovered 'musical conspectus.' To celebrate the film’s 95th anniversary, an authentic viewing experience has been created.
Phoenix [world premiere]
Performed by Junior Trinity Wind Orchestra
Conducted by Leo Geyer
30th November, 7 pm
Blackheath Concert Halls, Manchester
First commissioned for the East London Music Group, the Junior Trinity will present the world premiere of the wind orchestra version of Phoenix by Constella's Artistic Director.
Elixir of Love
Collaboration with Baseless Fabric Theatre
Leo Geyer is working with Baseless Fabric Theatre and librettist Joanne Turner to create a sparkling new adaption of Donizetti’s sparkling comedy L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love), scored for just three instruments.
Performance date to be announced soon.
2023 / 24 Season
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Constella Philharmonic
16th November, 7.30 pm
St Giles Cripplegate Church, London
Join us for the inaugural Constella Philharmonic concert! Experience an enchanting evening of orchestral masterpieces, featuring Gershwin’s lively Strike up the Band, Ethel Smyth’s stirring The Wreckers Overture, Shostakovich’s vibrant Festive Overture, and Sibelius’ powerful Symphony No. 2.
Tickets: £10 (£5 for under-18s) on the door
Unfurling
Performed by Elmore String Quartet
27th October, 3 pm
Iffley Church Hall
Winners of the 2023 Kirckman Concert Society Artists and recipients of the prestigious Tunnell Trust Awards in 2021, the Elmore Quartet is a young ensemble founded in 2017 at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Here they will perform Leo's Unfurling, a piece commissioned by the quartet, alongside other works.
The Indian Queens [world premiere]
Published by Constella Music
15th October - 19th January
Theater Aachen, Aachen, Germany
Leo Geyer has composed two pieces for Theater Aachen’s reimagining of Purcell’s The Indian Queen, both inspired by Latin American political songs and written for chorus and baroque orchestra.
Unfurling
Performed by Elmore String Quartet
10th October, 1.10 pm
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Winners of the 2023 Kirckman Concert Society Artists and recipients of the prestigious Tunnell Trust Awards in 2021, the Elmore Quartet is a young ensemble founded in 2017 at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK. Here they will perform Leo's Unfurling, a piece commissioned by the quartet, alongside other works.
Unfurling
Performed by Elmore String Quartet
5th October, 7.30 pm
Holy Trinity Church, Weston
Winners of the 2023 Kirckman Concert Society Artists and recipients of the prestigious Tunnell Trust Awards in 2021, the Elmore Quartet is a young ensemble founded in 2017 at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Here they will perform Leo's Unfurling, a piece commissioned by the quartet, alongside other works.
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Communicating Time and Culture
Constella Music
Chinese New Year Lates - 1st Feb 2024
Science Museum, London
Constella Music proudly presents a concert celebrating the Chinese Clocks Exhibition. This includes an especially commissioned piece of music by Leo Geyer using the melodies from the musical clocks. The rest of the programme includes a thrilling and diverse collection of clock-inspired music performed by strings and guzheng (Chinese zither).
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Carmen [world premiere]
Published by Constella Music
Waterperry Opera Festival
11th - 19th Aug 2023, 6.30pm
Waterperry House and Gardens
Waterperry Opera Festival present the world premiere of Leo Geyer's re-orchestration of Bizet's score for small orchestra, as part of a new production of Carmen.
Borrowed Parts [Album Release]
Music by Leo Geyer
Sarah Watts
14th Sept 2023, 9pm
Vat & Fiddle, Nottingham
Sarah Watts performs Geyer's Borrowed Parts which is featured in Watts's latest album Ten Wee Devon Pints.
more info on the music
Phoenix [world premiere]
Published by Constella Music
Hepworth Brass Band
23rd Sept 2023, 7.30pm
St David's Church Hall, Holmbridge
Hepworth Brass Band present the world premiere of Leo Geyer's explosive fanfare, inspired by the mystic bird, the Phoenix.
Così fan tutte reimagined by Geyer
Published by Constella Music
Opera Holland Park
15th Nov 2023, 1.30 pm
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
Opera Holland Park present Leo's reimagining of Mozart's Cosi fan tutte for patients and staff at Chelsesa and Westminster Hospital. This reimagining was first commissioned by Baseless Fabric Theatre in collaboration with Jo Turner, and was a Finalist for the Offies Best Opera Production 2018.
One Composer, Three Voices
Talk by Constella's Artistic Director Leo Geyer
University of Manchester
23rd Nov 2023, 4.30pm
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Geyer gives a talk on his music.
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Vortex
Published by Constella Music
RNCM Wind Orchestra
24th Nov 2023, 7.30pm
Royal Northern College of Music
Geyer's jazz-inspired Vortex is performed as part of The Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra's concert, Shade of Blue.
Oye Coma Va
Published by Constella Music
Junior Trinity Wind Orchestra - Cond. by Leo Geyer
25th Nov 2023, 7.00pm
Blackheath Halls, London
Geyer presents his reimagining of Tito Puente's Oye Coma Va taught to the students by ear and performed off-copy
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10th Anniversary Performance
Constella Music
27th Nov 2023, 7,45pm
Sadler's Wells Lilian Baylis
Constella will celebrate a decade of daring and visually striking work with a special anniversary event at Sadler’s Wells. Celebrating their tenth anniversary, the company will rebrand as Constella Music, a reflection of the organisation’s ever-growing repertoire encompassing the broad creative endeavors of its Artistic Director, award-winning composer and conductor Leo Geyer.
Pico Players
Conductor - Leo Geyer
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The Pico Players - Spring Concert
15th March 2024, 7.30 pm
St. Paul's Knightsbridge, London
Constella Music is very grateful to the Pico Symphony Orchestra, who have chosen to raise funds for Connecting Stars with their upcoming Spring Concert. The programme includes Smyth's The Wreckers - Overture, Elgar's Sea Pictures and Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5.
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White on Black
Published by Constella Music
London Sinfonietta
27th March 2024, 11 am
Southbank Center, London
Leo's White on Black performed by the London Sinfonietta at the Royal Festival Hall, as part of the ensemble's annual school's concert.
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Orchestras of Auschwitz
Constella Music
8th June 2024
Paris
The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
Private fundraising event, with our heartfelt gratitude to Adrien and Jessica Nussembaum.
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