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Sean Shibe on the Hepworth Lawn © Marcus Roth

The significance of place: Sean Shibe’s ‘Electric Twilight’ at the Aldeburgh Festival

By Pwyll ap Sion, 25 June 2026

Shibe’s spellbinding open-air recital proves that some musical experiences cannot be separated from the places in which they unfold.

*****

*****

Snape

25 Jun 2026

Sean Shibe’s ‘Electric Twilight’ at the Aldeburgh Festival

By Pwyll ap Sion

Anja Bihlmaier and Sean Shibe with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra © BBC | Mark Allan

London

Electric! Sean Shibe premieres a new guitar concerto at the BBC Proms

By Mark Valencia, 22 July 2025

After the premiere of Mark Simpson's concerto, Anja Bihlmaier concludes her BBC Philharmonic Prom with a rousing performance of the Symphonie fantastique.

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****1

London

22 Jul 2025

Sean Shibe premieres a new guitar concerto at the BBC Proms

By Mark Valencia

Adrian Partington © Still Moving Media for Cheltenham Festivals

Gloucester

The Hymn of Jesus: a Cheltenham Music Festival tribute to Holst at Gloucester Cathedral

By David Truslove, 12 July 2024

An eclectic evening of vividly communicative music-making in Gloucester Cathedral, superbly directed by Adrian Partington.

****1

****1

Gloucester

12 Jul 2024

A tribute to Holst at Gloucester Cathedral

By David Truslove

Amsterdam

Cappella Amsterdam: Carte blanche for MaNOj Kamps

By Thea Derks, 14 January 2015

MaNOj Kamps honours Claude Vivier in carte blanche concert Cappella Amsterdam.

***11

***11

Amsterdam

14 Jan 2015

Carte blanche for MaNOj Camps

By Thea Derks