The Grand Union Orchestra are coming to Essex. Grand Union was founded in March 1982 to tour theatrical work with music at its core. The Grand Union Orchestra consists typically of between 15 and 20 musicians.
The Grand Union Orchestra was born in response to a commission from the GLC to celebrate its Year against Racism in 1984. The resulting show, The Song of Many Tongues (1984), was composed by Tony Haynes with lyrics contributed by writers in many different languages.
For 25 years there has been no other musical organisation on the planet quite like the Grand Union Orchestra. We bring together some of the best musicians and singers from musical cultures from all over the world to:
- create stunning original music using our skills and personalities.
- perform spectacular live shows dramatising events of global concern.
- express the lives and experiences of our musicians from around the world.
- acknowledge the traditions contributing to 21st century European culture.
Above all, Grand Union celebrates the energy and creative possibilities of today’s multiracial society.
They have toured all over the World, and are now playing in Hornchurch at the Queen’s Theatre.
- 7.30pm, Monday 19th October
- Queen’s Theatre, 52 Billet Lane, Hornchurch
- Box office: 01708 443333
- Web: www.queens-theatre.co.uk
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