Arsenal of Sounds - T1399344189 | |
| 1 Sep 23 | Woolwich Works, Outer London :: V1210822874 listing details L641859244 |
Unforgotten Voyages - T1447068093Soaring voices, fiery jazz soloists, roaring brass and hypnotic drums of the Grand Union Orchestra tell the backstory of the Windrush Generation. | |
| 25 Jun 23 | Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309 listing details L080348628 |
Song of Contagion - T0565430751 | |
| 13 Jun 17 to 17 Jun 17 | Wilton's Music Hall, Inner London :: V1165 listing details L01984953696 |
Trading Roots - T01268292635Combining internationally-renowned musicians and jazz soloists from India, Bangladesh, China, Eastern Europe, South and West Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and the UK, joined for this performance by local guest artists. Trading Roots features a 12-strong band in an extraordinary blend of musical styles: sinuous Indian ragas combine with Latin American salsa, Chinese melodies acquire rich jazz harmonies, Bengali songs sport reggae bass-lines, soca and township music meet West African drumming and chant, while bhangra and samba go head to head with wild jazz improvisation! | |
| 29 Jun 13 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L0426400268 |
From Bengal to Bethnal Green - T023212601Family-friendly workshops and performances of traditional Bengali music with a modern East London twist. | |
| 10 Mar 13 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L1974695582 |
Can't Chain Up Me Mind - T01413036689Grand Union Orchestra bring you an unforgettable and energy filled musical journey around the world starring some of Britain’s most renowned world and jazz musicians, as well as rising stars. Discover the pulse of Carnival from South America and the Caribbean, fuelled by West African and Cuban rhythms, with echoes of urban South African townships and the rural music of Eastern Europe, mystical North Indian classical ragas, traditional song from Bangladesh and ancient Chinese show-pieces in an exhilarating celebration of liberation and multiculturalism. | |
| 21 May 11 | The Albany, Outer London :: V294 listing details L467959270 |
On Liberation Street - T0460173008From the team that brought the sensational Doctor Carnival to the Empire 4 years ago, Grand Union Orchestra joins forces with 150 of East London’s finest young performers! Steel bands, African drummers, gospel choirs, jazz orchestras, saz and panpipes, sitar, sarangi and tables, marimba and harp, singers from 5 continents and international jazz stars – all go into the extraordinary mix that celebrates life On Liberation Street. | |
| 20 Mar 09 to 21 Mar 09 | Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309 listing details L1823058507 |
Can't Chain Up Me Mind! - T854934773Lyrics Valerie Bloom (Caribbean). Lyrics Nuno Silveira (Angola). Lyrics John Matshikiza (South Africa). Music Tony Haynes. | |
| 29 Sep 07 | Darlington Hippodrome (formerly Civic Theatre), Darlington :: V562 listing details L774040110 |
| 23 Sep 07 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L03980335 |
| 13 Sep 07 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L01368680762 |
| 4 Aug 07 | Hull Truck Theatre, Hull :: V935 listing details L556156228 |
T0631734980Virtuoso Indian musicians, charismatic singers and multi-instrumentalists plus a stunning array of international jazz soloists take to the stage for this special concert. The unique 18-strong Grand Union Orchestra perform intense and passionate music and songs combined with the spiritual calm of Indian classical music. With the rhythmic energy of bhangra and the exhilarating flow of jazz improvisation, reggae and heart-stopping big band blues, this promises to be a stunning performance.Producer Hindu Nari Sangh. | |
| 23 Sep 06 | The Customs House, South Shields :: V575 listing details L1419524615 |
On Liberation Street - T1904343124The 18-strong Grand Union Orchestra is joined by over 150 young musicians from Leeds to create a poignant show marking the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. On Liberation Street blends the performers' stories and experiences with bhangra, classical and folk music of the Indian subcontinent and an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin and African rhythms. | |
| 12 Nov 05 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L01678514049 |
Bhangra, Babylon and The Blues Incorporating If Paradise... - T0528881139Music Tony Haynes. Lyrics Sara Clifford. Lyrics Masud Ahamed. Performer Laude Deppa. Performer Byron Wallen. Performer Paul Jayasinha. Performer Tony Kofi. Performer Louise Elliott. Performer Chris Biscoe. Performer Brian Abrahams. Performer Yousuf Ali Khan. Performer Baluji Shrivastav. Performer Lucy Rahman. | |
| 4 Nov 04 | Lancaster Arts, Lancaster :: V522 listing details L02051006810 |
The Call of Paradise - T1551510618The unique and widely acclaimed 18-strong Grand Union Orchestra makes its first appearance at the Gordon Craig Theatre with the premiere of a brand new work, commissioned by the Eastern Orchestral Board. | |
| 11 Nov 02 | Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148 listing details L528276227 |
| 1 Nov 02 | Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage :: V53 listing details L1761052253 |
T01409706324Where the Rivers Meet - Created especially for Sadler's Wells, Where the Rivers Meet, with its cast of 150 professional and non-professional performers, tells the extraordinary tales of seven travellers. In a soundscape of tempestuous jazz, flowing song and cascading rhythm the music of Africa, South America, Europe and the East meet, combining to resounding effect. | |
| 24 May 00 to 27 May 00 | Sadler's Wells Theatre, Inner London :: V224 listing details L0395735241 |
T752201952Beyond the Silk Road - featuring a host of local performers - young Asian musicians, jazz players, steel bands, dhol drummers and local schools - along with the Orchestra. | |
| 3 Apr 00 | Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910 listing details L644367415 |
| 18 Mar 00 | De Montfort Hall, Leicester :: V430 listing details L01211122618 |
Other listings | |
| 12 Oct 13 | Capstone Theatre, Liverpool :: V0538369222 listing details L062254134 |
| 26 Nov 03 | The Theatre By The Lake, Keswick :: V7 listing details L1128975815 |
| 30 Nov 02 | Burnley Mechanics, Burnley :: V519 listing details L01273403434 |
| 12 Mar 99 | Phoenix Arts, Leicester :: V432 listing details L01421536167 |
Bringing together musicians from all over the world, the Grand Union has forged a reputation for bold, large-scale music shows.
