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Berkhamsted Group | 13.01.2017

Berkhamsted Music Festival: Tickets available!

Berkhamsted Music Festival: Tickets available!

Tickets for a series of performances and concerts during Berkhamsted Music Festival 2017 are now available.

Starting on Tuesday 24th January, the Festival includes a week full of musical performances, workshops and educational events led by professional guest musicians and staff from Berkhamsted School’s Music Department.

Over 500 music fans are expected to be involved in one of the biggest music events of the year at the School. Tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis. All are free of charge.

Head of Music Ben Noithip said “The Music Festival launched in 2016 as an opportunity for a series of lectures, workshops, masterclasses and concerts all to take place within one week.  Previous topics have included a Percussion & ‘Spoons’ Workshop, Lecture recitals on Baroque Music, an Interactive Lecture on the Growth of Electronic Music and also a workshop on Improvisation.

“The aim of the Music Festival is to showcase educational and cultural values for pupils, staff, parents and the local community. We hope to widen awareness of mainstream and alternative musical genres.”

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Festival Concert 1

Wednesday 25th January 2017 – 7.00 to 7.40 pm
 
A concert of performances by Paul Barritt and String Players of Berkhamsted School. Paul Barritt is Permanent Guest Leader of the Hallé Orchestra, having previously held the position of leader of the Northern Sinfonia and the English Chamber Orchestra. Paul has emerged as one of Britain’s most sought after violinists in the solo and chamber music field.

All welcome – admission is free of charge. Doors will open from 6.45 pm and refreshments will be available after the concert. 

 

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Festival Concert 2

Thursday 26th January 2017 – 6.00 to 6.45 pm
 
Featuring Tom Ridout (2016 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year finalist) and Alexandra Ridout (2016 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year Winner) and father Mark playing guitar. 
 
An informal concert hosted by Tom, Alex and Mark. All welcome – admission is free of charge. Doors will be open from 5.45 pm and refreshments will be available at the back of the hall after the concert. 
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Festival Concert 3 – Lunchtime Recital – ‘A Romantic Journey’

Friday 27th January 2017 – 1.10 pm to 1.40 pm  
 
An informal concert of music from the Romantic era (or music with a romantic aspect) to be performed by pupils of Berkhamsted School. 

This event is open to members of the public to attend free of charge (although the audience will be invited to contribute to a retiring collection in aid of the Church Choir). 

 

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Festival Concert 4 -An Introduction to Chinese Music

Friday 27th January 2017 – 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm
 
A brief introduction to Chinese Traditional Music and performance by our guest musician, Ruard Absaroka, and his ensemble. This event pays homage to the Chinese New Year and will form a part of the Boarders’ Cultural Evening.  
 

This event is open to all members of the public, including the local community and members of Berkhamsted School. Attendance is free of charge.

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