An Interview with Ken Woods, Artistic Director of The Elgar Festival
An Interview with Ken Woods, Artistic Director of The Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE An Interview with Ken Woods, Artistic Director of The Elgar Festival Issue Date : 31 March 2025 Ref : EF2511 With the Elgar Festival due to take place in less than two months time, we caught up with its Artistic Director Ken […]
Opportunity for walkers to follow in Elgar’s footsteps
Opportunity for walkers to follow in Elgar’s footsteps PRESS RELEASE Opportunity for walkers to follow in Elgar’s footsteps Issue Date : 7 April 2025 Ref : EF2512 A guided walk and recital to remember Worcestershire’s most famous composer will take place next month. The Elgar Festival – which takes place from Saturday 24 May […]
‘Swedish Nightingale’ to feature at this year’s Elgar Festival
‘Swedish Nightingale’ to feature at this year’s Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE ‘Swedish Nightingale’ to feature at this year’s Elgar Festival Issue Date : 2 April 2025 Ref : EF2511 One of the most revered singers of the 19th century will be celebrated at this year’s Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind – who was often called […]
First ever Young Singers’ Masterclass Day at festival
First ever Young Singers’ Masterclass Day at festival PRESS RELEASE First ever Young Singers’ Masterclass Day at festival Issue Date : 31 March 2025 Ref : EF2513 In a new festival event for 2025, the Elgar Festival will welcome young singers in a special Young Singers’ Masterclass Day. The event – which will take […]
Review | English Symphony Orchestra / Kenneth Woods
Review | English Symphony Orchestra / Kenneth Woods at Kings Place, London REVIEW English Symphony Orchestra / Kenneth Woods Issue Date : 23 March 2025 Kings Place, London Reviewed by Richard Whitehouse Programme Elgar Romance in D minor Op.62 (1910)Truscott Elegy in E flat major (1944) [London premiere]Fribbins Folk Songs (2022) [London premiere]Weinberg Flute Concerto […]
Retro 70s fusion to feature at this year’s Elgar Festival
Retro 70s fusion to feature at this year’s Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE Retro 70s fusion to feature at this year’s Elgar Festival Issue Date : 27 March 2025 Ref : EF2510 One of the county’s most successful festivals has put together an all-star group to perform at the event. The Elgar Festival – which […]
Worcester orchestra releases first ever album to coincide with festival
Worcester orchestra releases first ever album to coincide with festival PRESS RELEASE Worcester orchestra releases first ever album to coincide with festival Issue Date : 24 March 2025 Ref : EF2509 A Worcester based orchestra with an international reputation has announced the release of its first album. English Symphony Orchestra’s own ESO Records label […]
Brass band to play at this year’s Elgar Festival
Brass band to play at this year’s Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE Brass band to play at this year’s Elgar Festival Issue Date : 21 March 2025 Ref : EF2508 Organisers of one of the county’s most successful festivals have announced an afternoon of free outdoor music. The Elgar Festival – which will take place […]
Festival announces return of dementia friendly concerts
Festival announces return of dementia friendly concerts PRESS RELEASE Festival announces return of dementia friendly concerts Issue Date : 18 March 2025 Ref : EF2506 Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced three relaxed concerts for those living with dementia. The free events will […]
Festival tickets on sale now
Festival tickets on sale now PRESS RELEASE Festival tickets on sale now Issue Date : 25 February 2025 Ref : EF2505 Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced that tickets for this year’s event are now on sale. Themed ‘Celebrate with Elgar’, this year’s […]