David Power Composer

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December Update

Friday 2nd Jan 2009

My review of the new book about writer E.H. Visiak has been published in Abraxas Abraxas was started by Paul Newman in the early 1990's as a periodical centred on the writings of Colin Wilson. It expanded into a full size paperback book two years ago. I have contributed a number of articles to it over the years. Sadly the current edition will be the last as Paul has had a health scare and needs to reduce his workload so I hope it will be as well supported as possible. I have added a link to its publisher in the links section of this site

November Update

Sunday 30th Nov 2008

Following the success of the 2008 Grimsby St Hugh's Festival, I have been persuaded to make this an annual event. Consequently, I have resigned as Artistic Director of the Late Music Festival to free up time to develop St Hughs. I will however stay involved with the Late Music Festival in an advisory capacity.

I have finally got my myspace site sorted. Please have a look and a listen - www.myspace.com/davidpower

Finally I have added a number of new links to this site so please have a look at those too.

October Update

Sunday 26th Oct 2008

The Grismby St Hugh's Festival went extremely well with nearly 500 visitors. I would like to thank everyone for their help and support and also the many people who have urged me to make this an annual event.

My Artwork Abstract Music *1 has been accepted for the open exhibition at Doncaster Music and Art Gallery and will be on display there until Christmas.

I will do another update in about a month's time so please keep checking back

Sixteen Headline Grimsby St Hughs Festival

Saturday 16th Aug 2008

Following a grant form the Arts Council, I have now been able to confirm that the Sixteen will headline the 2008 Grismby St Hughs Festival. Full details of the Festival are available on its website - www.grimsby-st-hughs-festival.org.uk

Welcome to my website!

Wednesday 9th Jul 2008

Welcome to my website. Here you will find information about my work including sound files of some of my compositions. The site will be updated regularly so keep coming back

Late last year I was awarded the 2007 St Hugh’s Fellowship to write two new pieces and to organise a small Festival of classical music in which these two pieces would be performed. The pieces are nearly complete and the Festival will take place at St James Church in Grimsby from Friday 26th September to Sunday 28th September. The programme is as follows

Friday 26th September at 1pm – Benjamin Frith – Piano - programme to be confirmed. Tickets £5/£3.

Friday 26th September at 7.30pm – The Fitzwilliam String Quartet performing Borodin Quartet No 2, Mozart Quartet K458 ‘The Hunt’ plus my new string quartet. Tickets £7/£5.

Saturday 27 September at 1pm – Michael Solomon Williams (baritone) and Melanie Jones (piano). A recital of twentieth century British song including my new piece Starfall and Other Songs. Tickets £5/£3.

Saturday 27 September at 7.30pm – Trio Sospiroso (flute, viola and harp). Programme to include the Debussy Sonata and Bax’s Elegaic Trio. Tickets £7/£5.

Sunday 28th September at 7.30pm. To be confirmed

Tickets available from the Caxton Theatre Box Office at Grimsby Central Library (01472) 346251 or on the door.