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ROMAN SIMOVIC & FRIENDS Roman Simovic Violin - Cecilia Ziano Violin Milena Simovic Viola - Giovanni Gnocchi Cello Musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra PROKOFIEV - Sonata for Two Violins Op.56 ELGAR - String Quartet in E minor STRAVINSKY - Three Pieces for String Quartet DEBUSSY - String Quartet in G minor Location: Great Malvern Priory, Church Street, Malvern WR14 2AY Sponsored by Malvern Town Council & the Family of Oleg Prokofiev The Autumn in Malvern Festival is a…
Find out more »ADRIAN LUCAS on EDWARD ELGAR & IVOR ATKINS A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Adrian Lucas, former Organist & Master of the Choristers at Worcester Cathedral, Artistic Director of Worcester Three Choirs Festivals and currently Head of Choral Studies at the Royal School of Church Music, presents an illustrated talk on the musical relationship between Elgar and Atkins. Location - The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Broadheath 2 miles North West of Worcester WR2 6RH In association with the Elgar Society The Autumn in…
Find out more »ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC ENSEMBLE by kind permission of the Principal & Head of Strings RNCM HAYDN - String Quartet in F minor Op.20 No5 MENDELSSOHN - String Quartet in A minor Op 13 SHOSTAKOVICH - Two Pieces for String Octet Op.11 GRANT - Scottish Music Traditional & Contemporary arrangements by Donald Grant, Violinist in the Elias Quartet and tutor at the RNCM Location - The Great Hall, Malvern College, College Rd. Great Malvern WR14 3DF Sponsored by…
Find out more »ALDWYN VOICES Adrian Lucas - Conductor THE SILENCE IN OUR HEARTS A Sequence of Music, Poetry & Prose to mark the centenary of the ending of The Great War 1918. MIRIAM KRAMER Violin NICHOLAS DURCAN Piano PETER SUTTON Reader Music includes Edward Elgar's Violin Sonata 1918 and motets by Thomas Tallis, Edward Elgar, Vaughan Williams, William Walton and Edgar Day Location - The Great Hall, Malvern College, College Rd. Great Malvern WR14 3DF Sponsored by Worcestershire World War 100…
Find out more »LEONARD BERNSTEIN AT THE BBC Marking the centenary of Bernstein's birth A BBC documentary film made for the renowned Monitor arts series. The eloquent Bernstein talks about his work and conducts Elgar's Nimrod in a breathtaking performance, never to be forgotten. Location - Coach House Theatre On the left of Malvern Theatres, Grange Rd. WR14 3HA Sponsored by Hilary Elgar & Jean Upton The Autumn in Malvern Festival is a renowned series of artistic events & exhibitions held annually…
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DR JERROLD NORTHROP MOORE gives a musically illustrated talk on A SECRET SOURCE FOR ELGAR - THE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC OF ARTHUR SULLIVAN In 1984, the distinguished American scholar, Dr Northop Moore published Edward Elgar: A creative Life, widely regarded as the definitive biography of the composer. His continuing research informs a new book he is writing on Elgar including recently discovered material for the talk this afternoon. Location: Elmslie House, Great Malvern, WR14 3AG Sponsored by Hilary Elgar …
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RESTORED TO GLORY The story of Clayton & Bell’s fresco decoration introduced with a video presentation by COLIN BROWNLEE Colin instigated and managed the restoration of previously hidden frescos inside St Leonard’s. Dating from 1864, the Victorian church is of national importance, reflected in the Grade 1 Listing. The magnificent decorative scheme was devised by the Reverend James Skinner, and executed by Clayton & Bell. The restoration has been executed by Donald Smith, a highly skilled craftsman. To begin and…
Find out more »IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF EDWARD ELGAR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR - PETER SMITH Peter leads a combined morning and afternoon walk around locations connected with the composer, Elgar, who lived in Malvern between 1891 and 1904. The morning walk goes north and returns to Gt. Malvern for a lunch break. The afternoon walk, south, begins at 2pm and ends at 4.30pm in Gt. Malvern. Please wear appropriate footwear for pavements and common land with steps and inclines. The festival cannot accept…
Find out more »JAMES RUSSELL on ARTIST COUPLES OF NEWLYN & LAMORNA Based on an exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy, Bristol, this illustrated talk investigates what happens when two artists set up home together. Laura and Harold Knight are a prime example. A colourful and thought-provoking talk by a leading art historian, who won The Sunday Times Book of the Year award. Location: Colwall Village Hall. WR13 6EQ In association with The Friends of the Dame Laura Knight Society…
Find out more »CARLY TINKLER & JEM WAYGOOD on COLOUR IN LANDSCAPE THOSE BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS In their illustrated talk, eminent consultants, Carly and Jem, explain the role that colour plays in the landscape. They introduce the practice of Environmental Colour Assessment and demonstrate its application through a local case study, Colwall School, which lies in the Malvern Hills AONB. Location: Colwall Village Hall. WR13 6EQ Sponsored by Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The Autumn in Malvern Festival is…
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