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FESTIVAL WALK 2017 - VICTORIAN MALVERN Led by DENISE PRESTON Expert on the Victorian era, Denise Preston, leads a newly created walk from the railway station to central Malvern. Much of the built environment and streetscape on the route has remained unchanged since the mid-19th century. Full of fascinating information about Victorian Malvern. Sponsored by The English Speaking Union Great Malvern Train Station - Meet at the main entrance on the town side. The…
Find out more »ALDWYN VOICES MUSIC INSPIRED BY POETRY Adrian Lucas - Conductor Fenella Humphreys - Violin Nicola Eimer - Piano 'The Lark Ascending' - Ralph Vaughan Williams (Original version for Violin & Piano 1919) Choral works include: Dance clarion air - Tippett Love bade me welcome - John Tavener O wild west wind - Elgar White flowering days - Finzi The evening primrose - Britten The Flower-Roth Sponsored by Malvern Town Council & Malvern Civic Society …
Find out more »ROGER JUDD MVO on ST. MICHAEL'S CHOIR SCHOOL & SIR FREDERICK GORE OUSELEY - A FORGOTTEN LEGACY? Roger was the last Master of Music at St Michael's College Choir School before it closed in 1985. His talk, which includes musical interludes played on the Father Willis organ of 1873, will describe the important influence that the college had on English cathedral music. Location: Oldwood Common near Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8HP. Location: Oldwood Common near Tenbury Wells Worcestershire WR15…
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MALVERN THEATRES - FORUM THEATRE SOVEREIGN BRASS Trevor Jones - Conductor VAUGHAN WILLIAMS - Overture to Henry V IRELAND - Elegy (Downland Suite) MEALOR - Ubi Caritas HOLST - A Moorside Suite COPLAND - Fanfare for the Common Man and Hoe Down from Rodeo BERNSTEIN - Suite from West Side Story plus popular extras FREE CONCERT - Retiring collection for ARCOS (Association for Rehabilitation of Communication & Oral skills). Sponsored by Malvern Theatres The Autumn in Malvern Festival is…
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KEVIN ALLEN on HUGH BLAIR WORCESTER'S FORGOTTEN ORGANIST Kevin Allen offers a long overdue revaluation of Hugh Blair, the dynamic, colourful and controversial Worcester Cathedral organist. The illustrated talk is based on Kevin's forthcoming biography of Blair, who had a close association with Elgar and musical life in Worcester at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. Location - WR13 5AX off the A449 shortly before entering Malvern Link from Worcester Sponsored by Dr Peter Mayner The…
Find out more »Please call the box office for tickets - 01684 892277 BRIAN ILES on GREAT MALVERN'S COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES Local historian, Brian Iles, leads a guided walk around plaques and interesting locations. The plaques celebrate diverse visitors including an Emperor, a future USA President, Queens, film stars, eminent musicians and scientists. Location (starting point) - The Elgar Statue, Belle Vue Island, Gt. Malvern Town centre WR14 3HJ The Autumn in Malvern Festival is a renowned series of artistic events & exhibitions held annually…
Find out more »ON NATIONAL POETRY DAY TIM CRANMORE Worcestershire Poet Laureate 2013/14 introduces Worcestershire Poet Laureates reading their own poetry: Heather Wastie, Suz Winspear, Nina Simon & Tim Cranmore. Interval drinks and cake available for purchase. Location: Elmslie House, Great Malvern WR14 3AG (on cross roads of Avenue Road, Albert Road South and Albert Road North). Sponsored by Peter & Angela Sutton The Autumn in Malvern Festival is a renowned series of artistic events & exhibitions held annually in the surroundings of the glorious Malvern…
Find out more »DYMOCK POETRY & MEMORIES Writer and broadcaster, Anne Harvey and friends, present a programme of poetry and prose reflecting the lives and literature of the Dymock Poets. Location - Dymock Village Hall, Ledbury Road, Dymock GL18 In association with the Friends of the Dymock Poets marking their 25th Anniversary The Autumn in Malvern Festival is a renowned series of artistic events & exhibitions held annually in the surroundings of the glorious Malvern Hills. Some of the most prestigious musicians,…
Find out more »PAMELA HURLE on LADY EMILY FOLEY Having had unprecedented access to private records, Pamela Hurles illustrated talk includes a wealth of information on Lady Foley, a woman of fascinating contrasts. As Lady of the Manor of Great Malvern, Lady Emily took a great philanthropic interest in the town, influencing its evolution throughout the 19th century. Signed copies of Pamela Hurle's newly published biography will be available for purchase at the talk. Location - Elmslie House, Great Malvern WR14 3AG…
Find out more »CATHERINE WALLACE on LAURA & HAROLD KNIGHT IN CORNWALL THE LIGHT, THE LANDSCAPE & PEOPLE In this illustrated talk, Catherine shows the significant impact Cornwall had on Laura and Harold's paintings. Comparison is made between their artistic output before and after periods in Cornwall and their friendship with other artists, together with social activities, including camping at Dozmary Pool. Location – Elmslie House, Great Malvern WR14 3AG (on cross roads of Avenue Rd. Albert Rd. South and Albert Rd…
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