Top composer at University for festival finale
One of Britain's most sought after composers and conductors, made an exclusive appearance in Sheffield last week, to close the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Cathedral's Summer Festival.
James MacMillan CBE, delivered a public talk at Sheffield Cathedral, which gave a unique insight into the composition process and the influences on his work. He also took part in a question and answer session, which was interspersed by performances of his music by the choir of Sheffield Cathedral.
The Summer Festival has seen over 2,000 people enjoy a packed programme of events exploring a variety of music, art, film, literature.
Stewart Campbell, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Music, and Director of the Summer Festival, said: "I am delighted so many people in Sheffield have supported the first University and Cathedral Summer Festival. James MacMillan is at the forefront of British composition, and we are very privileged to welcome him to Sheffield to draw the event to a close.
"The Festival has seen the University's Department of Music and Sheffield Cathedral take our artistic ideas to new levels. The University is committed to supporting culture and the arts in Sheffield and it's been fantastic to see so many people visit Sheffield Cathedral over the course of the last two weeks, many for the first time."
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