Archive for the Performing Arts Category

June 24th, 2010

Musica Reale Festival in Montalcino and Siena

The fourth season of the Musica Reale international festival of chamber music will take place between the 9th and 15th of July. This year’s event will host the internationally acclaimed pianist Ronald Brautigam (highly praised for his Beethoven interpretations) and the prominent documentary filmmaker Phil Grabsky.

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June 19th, 2010

Shakespeare under the stars at the Ludlow Festival

The medieval ruined castle of the bustling market town of Ludlow in Shropshire, is home each summer to the thriving Ludlow Festival. Festival highlight is always the open air Shakespeare within the castle grounds, which ends under a starry night sky.

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June 10th, 2010

Richard Gere at the Aruba International Film Festival

Aruba rolled out the red carpet this last weekend for the kick off of the first ever Aruba International Film Festival. The inaugural Film Festival is showcasing 28 films over the course of the week, of which the majority will be independent films of special interest.

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June 8th, 2010

32nd Copenhagen Jazz Festival, 2-11 July 2010

Denmark’s capital becomes Europe’s jazz capital during the annual 10-day Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Highlight of this year’s festival will be performances by Herbie Hancock, Martha Wainwright, Caetano Velaso, Diana Krall and many others.

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October 29th, 2009

Tenby Blues Festival, 13-15 November 2009

Tenby’s fourth Blues Festival takes place in Pembrokeshire over the weekend of 13 – 15 November with an exciting and varied line-up, plus new events such as the Blues Quiz and Open Mic sessions. The main venue is the Chevron Stage in the De Valence Pavilion.

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September 26th, 2009

Jazz Venue ‘Band on the Wall’ Reopens in Manchester

Band on the Wall, which closed four years ago for major renovation, has a global reputation for showcasing an array of accomplished jazz artists from around the world and has seen the likes of Art Blakey, Courtney Pine and Slim Gaillard play there in the past.

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August 29th, 2009

4th Tenby Blues Festival in Wales, 13-15 Nov. ’09

The fourth Tenby Blues Festival takes place in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales over the weekend of Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November 2009. With ticket prices pegged at last year’s level, an exciting and varied line-up, plus loads of new events such as the Blues Quiz and the Open Mic Sessions, this year’s festival looks like being the best ever.

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August 20th, 2009

First Padstow Arts Festival, 2nd – 4th October 2009

The first Padstow Arts Festival celebrates the life and works of two former eminent Padstow residents, Sir Malcolm Arnold and Sir John Betjeman. Both were among the most vital and creative spirits in post-war Britain, with a real genius for engaging with their audiences.

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July 28th, 2009

Alicia Keys to Headline Cayman Jazz Fest, 3rd – 5th December 2009

The sixth annual Cayman Jazz Fest promises to be a memorable event with international R&B superstar and nine-time Grammy award winner, Alicia Keys confirmed as the headlining performer. Alicia Keys will be performing her popular signature style of singing and jazz piano

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July 17th, 2009

16th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Sept. ’09

The 16th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will be held September 18th – 20th, 2009, at Telluride Town Park. One of the most scenic music festivals in the country, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival takes place in Telluride, CO, a world-famous resort town in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

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