STRATFORD ON AVON MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012
Provisional dates for 2012 are 13 - 20 OCTOBER
The 2011 Stratford on Avon Music Festival which ran between 15-22 October was, according to the local press: “A roaring success”.
The focus on last year's festival was attracting new audiences. Festival Chairman, Nigel Phillips said: “Everyone who spoke to me was very impressed with the quality of the concerts and the way they were presented.” He went on to say that: “I think the festival was an artistic success. (Guitarist) Craig Ogden was a sell out - the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra with Jacqui Dankworth was very well attended as was the Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers concert in the Civic Hall.”
Craig Ogden
WHAT THE PAPERS SAID
Friday 21 October - Jazz legend Jacqui Dankworth with the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra -
"...With exemplary soloists and virtuoso performances, it was no wonder (MYJO) were invited to provide musical accompaniment for one of the country‘s biggest female jazz names - Jacqui Dankworth - for this musical festival treat... The evening opened with panache as the young musicians delved into the beautiful arrangements of My Man Bill, I’ll remember April, Time for Love and an exceptional performance of I've got Rhythm to get the audience warmed up and swinging before Ms Dankworth took to the stage. Ms Dankworth shone as she sang many of her own songs before finishing spectacularly with Sitting on Top of the World and But Beautiful, masterfully arranged by Malcolm Eddlestone.
Stratford upon Avon Herald
EDUCATION PROGRAMME & FAMILY CONCERTS
Each year, the Stratford on Avon Music Festival includes a lively featuring many of the artists performing at the Festival. In 2011, the Festival included some free ‘taster’ concerts for young people who are not familiar with the classical repertoire, in a new venue for the Festival at The Chapel, No.1 Shakespeare Street. If your school would like to be involved in the 2012 education programme please contact Ambrose Miller, Artistic Director at eucorch1@aol.com.
Smetana Piano Trio
FUNDING
The Stratford on Avon Music Festival is funded by the Stratford Town Trust and Arts Council England. These are backed up by a significant contribution from sponsors, trusts and other supporters.
OTHER MUSIC SITES & EVENTS
To keep up to date with what's happening musically in the local area see the following sites:
Jacqui Dankworth
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 2012 subscription rates remaining at just £20 for an individual and £30 for a couple, the many benefits of our Friends membership include: priority booking, invitations to special Friends events, an invitation to the Festival Opening Reception and subscription to the Friends newsletter which includes advance notification of Festival plans, and more.
Your extra support is invaluable and helps us to continue engaging international artists with exciting and varied programmes.
If you would like to become a Friend of the Festival please contact Jane Cromack at jvcromack@aol.com or the Festival office at stratmusicfest@btconnect.com.
Andy Cutting
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
To join our mailing list please email your full details to stratmusicfest@btconnect.com or phone the Festival Office on 01789 298197.
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Guy Johnston cr. Hanya Chlala ArenaPAL
The York Waits
