‘Hidden Music’ - Film Screening
A unique opportunity to watch Anthony Cheng’s film, ‘Hidden Music: Within Ian Venables’ in the inspiring surroundings of Elgar’s Birthplace, The Firs. The screening will be preceded by a performance of Venables’ ‘Three Pieces for Violin’ and followed by a Q and A session with Ian hosted by Classic FM’s Zeb Soanes.
Venables’ reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s finest composers of art song finds voice in this new documentary. It explores how Venables’ love of music — and his friends love of him — have shaped the live of one of the country’s most respected composers.
This event will last approx. 2 hours.
Little Al’s Café at The Firs will be open for drinks and lunches.
Normal Admission applies to the gardens and Elgar’s Birthplace Cottage.
Thursday 29 May @ 11am
‘Hidden Music’ – Film Screening
Performers
Ian Venables, festival composer 2025
Zeb Soanes from Classic FM, host
Shuwei Zuo, violin*
Jiayi Chen, piano*
*Participants in the Elgar Festival/Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Young Musician Showcase Programme
Location
The Firs, Lower Broadheath, Worcester WR2 6RH