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SUMMARY:Sense & Musicality
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThe love story of Jane Austen and Music\nSoprano Penelope Appleyard\, accompanied by Jonathan Delbridge on a historic square piano\, presents a programme about the ‘head vs heart’ love story between Jane Austen and music\, in celebration of her 250th anniversary. \nNarrated semi-theatrically\, the performance includes extracts from her work and letters and an introduction to the square piano. \nBoth entertaining and informative\, this innovative and intimate recital invites audiences into Austen’s drawing room to investigate her relationship with music\, emotion and romance. \nThe performance is followed by the opportunity to have tea and cake in the beautiful surroundings of Shaw House. \nSponsored by Martelize \n\nPerformers\nPenelope Appleyard soprano\nJonathan Delbridge square piano \n\n\nTickets\n£20 \n(£7 tea and cake) \n(includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee) \nBooking Dates\nPlatinum Friends Priority booking – from 10.00am Tuesday 11 February 2025\nGold Friends booking – from 10.00am Wednesday 12 February 2025\nFriends booking – from 10.00am Thursday 13 February 2025 \nJoin the Friends of the Festival now to get access to the priority booking window. \nPublic booking – from 10.00am Tuesday 25 February 2025 \n
URL:https://www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk/event/sense-musicality/
LOCATION:Shaw House\, Shaw House\, Church Road\, Newbury\, Berkshire\, RG14 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music & Recitals,Talks & Spoken word
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Indian Classical Music
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nEnjoy the beautiful sounds of Indian classical music in this concert featuring two leading ambassadors with worldwide reputations. \nDebasmita Bhattacharya is a luminous talent in Indian classical music\, combining a deep understanding of tradition with an innovative spirit that revitalises the essence of Hindustani music. She has become a powerhouse musician\, touring India and internationally with cross-genre artists while breaking gender stereotypes. \nReturning by popular demand after his Festival debut last year\, we welcome back tabla player Kousic Sen whose extraordinary talent has captivated audiences worldwide. Before the evening performance they will be hosting an afternoon workshop for local school age children. \n \n\nPerformers\nDebasmita Bhattacharya sarod\nKousic Sen tabla \n\n\nTickets\n£15 \n(includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee) \nBooking Dates\nPlatinum Friends Priority booking – from 10.00am Tuesday 11 February 2025\nGold Friends booking – from 10.00am Wednesday 12 February 2025\nFriends booking – from 10.00am Thursday 13 February 2025 \nJoin the Friends of the Festival now to get access to the priority booking window. \nPublic booking – from 10.00am Tuesday 25 February 2025 \n
URL:https://www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk/event/an-evening-of-indian-classical-music/
LOCATION:Corn Exchange\, The Corn Exchange\, Market Place\, Newbury\, Berkshire\, RG14 5BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:World & Traditional
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SUMMARY:The Gesualdo Six
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nWishing Tree\nEmbark on a captivating vocal journey\, a collection of exquisite vocal consort pieces from the Renaissance to today. Experience works celebrating nature and love by Cornysh and Byrd\, alongside lyrical melodies by Ferrabosco and Gibbons. Discover how contemporary composers breathe life into verses by Christina Rossetti and Kathleen Jamie. Immerse yourself in skilful re-imaginings of traditional British folk songs that beautifully tie the sequence together. \nThe Gesualdo Six is an award- winning British vocal ensemble comprising some of the UK’s finest consort singers\, praised for their imaginative programming and impeccable blend. \nThey will be directed by their founder Owain Park\, who is also a prolific composer and Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Singers. \nSponsored by Mr and Mrs Toby Ward and Mr and Mrs Patrick Hungerford  \n \n\nPerformers\nOwain Park director\nGuy James countertenor\nAlasdair Austin countertenor\nJoseph Wicks tenor\nJosh Cooter tenor\nSimon Grant baritone \n\n\nProgramme\nWilliam Byrd This sweet and merry month of May\nDavid Bednall Put out into the deep\narr. Ralph Vaughan Williams Bushes and Briars\nAlison Willis The Wind’s Warning\nWilliam Cornysh Ah Robyn\, gentil Robyn\nAlfonso Ferrabosco So\, so\, leave off this last lamenting kiss\nJoby Talbot The Wishing Tree\narr. James Whitbourn The Lark in the clear air\nOrlando Gibbons The Silver Swan\nJacques Arcadelt Il bianco e dolce cigno\nSarah Rimkus My heart is like a singing bird\nAlec Roth The Flower\nOwain Park New work\nEleanor Daley grandmother moon \n  \nNB – there is no interval in this programme. \nTickets\n£25 \n(includes £1.25 Corn Exchange booking fee) \n
URL:https://www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk/event/the-gesualdo-six/
LOCATION:St Martin’s Church\, East Woodhay\, St Martin's Church\, East Woodhay\, Newbury\, Berkshire\, RG20 0AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Chamber Music & Recitals,Choral & Vocal
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