STRATFORD ON AVON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008
The Stratford on Avon Music Festival 2008 takes place this year from 10-19 October.
We're delighted to be putting on some very big names including pianist John Lill, cellist Natalie Clein, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and our opening concert with Armonico Consort plus trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins and soprano Elin Manahan Thomas.
We‘ve also got contemporary dance with the Rosie Kay Dance Company, an evening filled with Bard-inspired opera, song and musicals plus dinner at the Welcombe Hotel from Hatstand Opera, two wonderful family concerts and the now-famous lunchtime series from Monday-Friday in the beautiful setting of Stratford’s Town Hall.
See Programme for full programme details.
Education Programme
Each year the Stratford Music Festival includes a lively and extensive Education Programme featuring many of the artists performing at the Festival. 2007 contributors included Motionhouse Dance Theatre, Snapdragon, a sax and marimba duo, O Duo percussion group, the guitarist, Morgan Szymanski, the Veya Saxophone Quartet, Bella Tromba, an all-female trumpet quartet, the mezzo-soprano Lloica Czackis, harpsichordist Penelope Cave and the renowned trumpeter, Crispian Steele-Perkins. If your school or college would like to take part in the 2008 workshop series please contact Karen Gaymond at karen@gaymond.co.uk.
Become a Festival Friend
If you appreciate the importance of live music and enjoy performances of the highest professional quality, why not support the Festival by becoming a Friend?
With subscription rates of just £20 for an individual and £30 for a couple, the many benefits of a Friends‘ membership include: advance notification of Festival plans, priority booking, an invitation to the Festival Opening Reception, invitations to special events throughout the year, subscription to the ’Friends' newsletter and much more.
Your extra support is invaluable and helps us to continue to provide an exciting and varied programme.
For further information about becoming a Friend call Nicholas Carter on 01926 641676.
Funding
The Stratford on Avon Music Festival is funded by the Stratford-upon-Avon Town Trust, Stratford on Avon District Council and Arts Council England. These are backed up by a significant contribution from sponsors, trusts and other supporters.
Further Information
For further information about the 2008 Stratford Music Festival please contact Ambrose Miller, Festival Director at eucorch1@aol.com.