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Martijn Padding: Three Reflections on Previous Thoughts

Saturday, 21 February 2026   |   19:30 - 22:30

Martijn Padding: Three Reflections on Previous Thoughts

Martijn Padding’s ‘Three Reflections on Previous Thoughts’ for orchestra and soprano on the program by University of Birmingham New Music Ensemble under Daniele Rosina. 

Also on the program are Berio’s ‘O King’, Jennifer Walshe’ ‘Hygeine’ as well as  student compositions.

  • Composer(s) Martijn Padding
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Three Reflections on Previous Thoughts
    for orchestra and soprano
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra University of Birmingham New Music Ensemble, Daniele Rosina conductor, Elizabeth Cragg voice

Date

Feb 21 2026

Time

19:30 - 22:30

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Location

Birmingham, Elgar Concert Hall, UK
Birmingham, Elgar Concert Hall, UK
Bramall Music Building, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
Website
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/campus/museums-and-attractions/elgar-concert-hall
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