Archive for the Classical Category
June 19th, 2010
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.
August 20th, 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.
April 15th, 2009
With guaranteed entertainment for all the family and an extravaganza of diverse events, there really is something for everyone at Exeter Summer Festival! One of the South West’s leading festivals features another exciting line up of over 40 events.
April 9th, 2009
Whether visiting St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theater to experience Mozart and Verdi, or taking in the mountainous backdrop at the Santa Fe Opera in New Mexico, music lovers are seeking ways to experience the classics on the right stage.
March 20th, 2009
As spring looks to have arrived, many people will be starting to think about summer and which festivals to attend. Those looking to combine a festival with a great value holiday should check out some of the top festivals in Hungary this year
February 16th, 2009
Highlights of the fifth Windsor Festival Spring Weekend, Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 March, include a performance of Bach’s Mass in B minor in the beautiful, historic surroundings of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle and a concert by the Cappa Ensemble
November 13th, 2008
The obvious question to ask Harry Christophers as he approaches his 150th performance of Händel’s great oratorio is “Don’t you ever get bored with conducting Messiah?”
September 11th, 2008
The Windsor Festival, continues its growth this year with the introduction of an International String Competition in honour of the great violinist and conductor, Yehudi Menuhin, a founding Artistic Director of the Festival.
August 24th, 2008
Sagra Musicale Umbra is a long-standing festival of music and this year’s programme will be rich in important events of international appeal. Dedicated to ‘Fratello Suono’ (‘Brother Sound’), according to Artistic Director Aldo Bennici, the festival aims to bring people of different religious faiths closer to one another through sound.
August 13th, 2008
The Rajasthan International Folk Festival takes place in Jodhpur from 10-14 October 2008. This incredible event brings together over 150 musicians to perform at one of Asia’s finest buildings – the Mehrangarh Fort.