David Bedford - Commemorative Performances

To commemorate and celebrate the life of composer, David Bedford, who sadly died last year, there will be a series of performances of his work throughout 2012. David Bedford was a former Chaiman of PRS and a founding Trustee of the PRS for Music Foundation.

A series of concerts celebrating David's music will run throughout March and April and on until June. There will be a special memorial concert on 28 April which is being organised by David's family in collaboration with the PRS for Music Foundation, PRS for Music and BASCA.

March
Fri 16 - Crowned with the Grace of Years (premiere of Lancing College commission)
at St John's Smith Square, London

Mon 19 - The Wreck of the Titanic
at The Sage, Gateshead

Wed 21 -  May God Shield You on Every Step (premiere of Choirbook for the Queen anthem)
at Bristol Cathedral

Thu 22 - The Wreck of the Titanic
at tbc, Southampton

Thu 29 - The Wreck of the Titanic
at tbc, Harrogate

April
Sat 14 - The Wreck of the Titanic
at Colston Hall, Bristol

Sat 14 - The Wreck of the Titanic
at Cherbourg

Mon 16 - The Wreck of the Titanic
at The Sands Centre, Carlisle

Thu 26 - A Charm of Joy performed by Crouch End Festival Chorus
at Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

Fri 27 - The Wreck of the Titanic
at Charterhouse School, London

Sat 28 - David Bedford Memorial Event - 4pm
at St James Church, Muswell Hill, London
organised by David's family, in collaboration with PRS for Music Foundation, PRS for Music and BASCA

Sun 29 - The Wreck of the Titanic
at Windlesham School, Pulborough, West Sussex

June
Tue 19 - The Wreck of the Titanic
at St Martin's School, East Gilling, North Yorks