The early music vocal ensemble Stile Antico marks its twentieth season by honouring the master of the style which gives the group its name: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, and with a new setting of Palestrina's own words by Cheryl Frances-Hoad.
Towards the end of this month the Presteigne Festival hosts Roxanna Panufnik as Composer in Residence, as well as performances of works from Edward Gregson, Jonathan Dove, Cheryl Frances-Hoad and many more.
On May 18 the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, cellist Laura van der Heijden and conductor Ryan Wigglesworth give the world premiere of the Cello Concerto by Cheryl Frances-Hoad.
Composers Cheryl Frances-Hoad and Judith Weir each won an Ivors Composer Award. Cheryl Frances-Hoad in the Large Ensemble category for her song cycle Scenes from the Wild and Judith Weir for the Ivors highest honour – The Academy Fellowship.
There is nothing in the world quite like the BBC Proms. 2022 is no exception with a host of Wise Music Classical new commissions and notable performances.
