Lunchtime Concerts: Heidi Rolfe & Benjamin Frith
The Spiel
The Planets Suite forms the bedrock of the Orchestral and Two piano repertoire. As such a famous work we don't look through to the two women who made it all possible.
Nora Day and Vally Lasker were invaluable to Holst, playing through his work for two pianos as part of the compositional process, his trust in Day and Lasker was unfailing. Their arrangement of this work for four hands on one piano is a remarkable achievement and an incredible feat of musicianship, endorsed by Holst himself.
The work of these two remarkable women has largely gone unnoticed and unrecognised. We hope to shine a light on their talent and musicianship in the incredible arrangement of this iconic work.
Goes well with…
University & Broomhill: Foundry nights on campus: Steel City student energy, then Bar One, Broomhill pies, or a proper pint at The University Arms.
Bar One (Sheffield SU)
4.4£8–£18🍔 SU bar & kitchen
Open · See SU for term-time hours
10% off burgers and wings with gig ticket. The classic pre-Foundry spot on The Outdoor City side of campus.
The Nottingham House (Broomhill)
4.6£12–£22🥧 Pub & pies
Open · See venue for hours
Free extra gravy or small side with any pie & gig ticket. Legendary for their pies, a short hop from Steel City gigs.
The University Arms
4.3£10–£20🍺 Traditional pub
Open · See venue for hours
£1 off any local cask ale with event ticket. A beautiful traditional pub seconds from campus, proper Sheffield.
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Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · University of Sheffield260 m
- Tram · Netherthorpe Road450 m
- Tram · West Street680 m
2
days to go
Goes well with…
University & Broomhill: Foundry nights on campus: Steel City student energy, then Bar One, Broomhill pies, or a proper pint at The University Arms.
Bar One (Sheffield SU)
4.4£8–£18🍔 SU bar & kitchen
Open · See SU for term-time hours
10% off burgers and wings with gig ticket. The classic pre-Foundry spot on The Outdoor City side of campus.
The Nottingham House (Broomhill)
4.6£12–£22🥧 Pub & pies
Open · See venue for hours
Free extra gravy or small side with any pie & gig ticket. Legendary for their pies, a short hop from Steel City gigs.
The University Arms
4.3£10–£20🍺 Traditional pub
Open · See venue for hours
£1 off any local cask ale with event ticket. A beautiful traditional pub seconds from campus, proper Sheffield.
Utility readout
Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · University of Sheffield260 m
- Tram · Netherthorpe Road450 m
- Tram · West Street680 m
2
days to go