Elgar’s Wind Quintets – ‘Notes from the organ loft’
Elgar’s Wind Quintets – ‘Notes from the organ loft’ In addition to playing bassoon in a woodwind quintet (two flutes, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon) with his brother Frank, the young Edward Elgar wrote seven pieces of “Harmony Music” beginning in 1878, seven years before the publication of his Opus 1. The players for whom Elgar […]
Elgar For Everyone Exhibition
Elgar For Everyone Exhibition A fascinating exhibition of Elgar artefacts, manuscripts and memorabilia curated by renowned Elgar historian Chris Bennett and including ’10 Things You Didn’t Know About Elgar’ plus an enchanting half hour film on repeat discovering Elgar’s Worcestershire created by Joe Tierney. Free Entry! Weds 28 May @ 10am – 4pm Elgar For […]
Elgar For Everyone Family Concert
Elgar For Everyone Family Concert © Michael Whitefoot © Charlie Ketchen Always a firm festival favourite, the annual Elgar for Everyone family concert brings over 100 young musicians together from across Elgar Country to perform a vividly varied programme alongside their teachers and mentors from English Symphony Orchestra, following 2 days of rehearsals and workshops. […]
Elgar For Everyone Exhibition
Elgar For Everyone Exhibition A fascinating exhibition of Elgar artefacts, manuscripts and memorabilia curated by renowned Elgar historian Chris Bennett and including ’10 Things You Didn’t Know About Elgar’ plus an enchanting half hour film on repeat discovering Elgar’s Worcestershire created by Joe Tierney. Free Entry! Thurs 29 May @ 10am – 4pm Elgar For […]
‘Hidden Music’ – Film Screening
‘Hidden Music’ – Film Screening © Rii Shroer A unique opportunity to watch Anthony Cheng’s film, ‘Hidden Music: 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 […]
Elgar For Everyone Exhibition
Elgar For Everyone Exhibition A fascinating exhibition of Elgar artefacts, manuscripts and memorabilia curated by renowned Elgar historian Chris Bennett and including ’10 Things You Didn’t Know About Elgar’ plus an enchanting half hour film on repeat discovering Elgar’s Worcestershire created by Joe Tierney. Free Entry! Fri 30 May @ 10am – 4pm Elgar For […]
Lunchtime Recital
Lunchtime Recital © Curt Knoke This song-recital bridges the Atlantic with an inspired blend of British, American, and Anglo-American composers. It begins with a selection of some of Elgar’s most beloved songs and includes a rare performance of Lennox Berkeley’s exquisite Counting the Beats. The programme commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Arthur […]
ESO String Orchestra – Elgar’s Strings in Malvern
ESO String Orchestra – Elgar’s Strings in Malvern © Michael Whitefoot © Michael Whitefoot © Oxford Atelier Perhaps no other orchestra has done so much to champion the incredible tradition of British music for strings as the legendary English String Orchestra, whose recordings carry the music of England from Elgar to today to listeners worldwide. […]
ESO Chamber Orchestra – Summer Sunset Soirée: Salons, Serenades and Songs
ESO Chamber Orchestra – Summer Sunset Soirée: Salons, Serenades and Songs © Michael Whitefoot Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating music for wooing. From the ancient days of the romantic guitarist serenading the object of their affections from below the garden window, music has long been one of our favourite nocturnal pastimes. Join the […]
Elgar For Everyone Exhibition
Elgar For Everyone Exhibition A fascinating exhibition of Elgar artefacts, manuscripts and memorabilia curated by renowned Elgar historian Chris Bennett and including ’10 Things You Didn’t Know About Elgar’ plus an enchanting half hour film on repeat discovering Elgar’s Worcestershire created by Joe Tierney. Free Entry! Sat 31 May @ 10am – 4pm Elgar For […]