Carducci Festival - Highnam, Glos 15-17th May 2009
Our third Carducci Festival at Highnam, Gloucestershire has now passed and was a great success! There was a fantastic turnout for all events and the weather (for the most part!) was great. This year we were joined by two wonderful musicians, cellist Gemma Rosefield and violist Simon Rowland-Jones, both of whom not only performed beautifully, but also gave inspirational masterclasses to some young students. In the run-up to the festival we performed workshops in local schools and during the weekend we performed a family concert, getting parents and children involved. We're already excitedly planning for next year and can't wait!
Please save the dates! 21-23rd May 2010.
Carducci Festival 2009 information.
The Carducci Quartet are delighted to invite you to their third Festival in Highnam. Joined by violist Simon Rowland-Jones, founder member of the Chilingirian Quartet and the exciting young cellist Gemma Rosefield, the weekend promises to be a feast of chamber music masterpieces.
Events will take place at the beautiful Holy Innocents Church, the new Gambier Parry Hall and the magnificent Highnam Court. We hope that you’ll be able to join us for an exciting weekend of music!
Friday 15th May – ‘Anniversary celebrations’ 7.30pm – Highnam Church
The Festival opens with a 200th Anniversary celebration of the birth of Mendelssohn and the bi-centenary of Haydn’s death.
6.30pm Pre-concert event: Tom Fenton will give a talk on the history behind the magnificent Holy Innocents church. Free to ticket holders.
Saturday 16th May – Masterclasses
Young cellists and string quartets take part in a morning of masterclasses with Simon Rowland–Jones, founding violist of the Chilingirian Quartet and cellist Gemma Rosefield.
Saturday 16th May – ‘Schubert with strawberries’ 3.30pm – Highnam Church
Gemma Rosefield (cello) with the Carducci Quartet
Bach: Cello suite No.3 in C major Schubert: Cello quintet
Described by The Strad as a ‘mesmerising musical treasure’, Gemma Rosefield will perform Bach’s wonderful cello suite before joining the Carducci Quartet for a performance of Schuberts masterpiece. Join the artists afterwards for strawberries and cream at the Gambier Parry Hall.
Sunday 17th May - 11am - Gambier Parry Hall FREE EVENT for children and adults! Join the Carducci Quartet for an hour of musical fun and games and discover the amazing sound world of the string quartet. No need to book, but please arrive early to be sure of your place.
Sunday 17th May – Chamber music masterpieces 3pm – Highnam Court Orangery (grounds open from 1pm)
The Carducci Quartet with Simon Rowland-Jones (viola) and Gemma Rosefield (cello)
Mozart: Viola Quintet k.515 Brahms: string sextet in Bb major
The Festival ends with two of the great chamber music works in the magnificent setting of this wonderful country manor. From 1pm ticket holders may explore the fabulous grounds of Highnam Court, including the Rose Garden, the Bluebell Wood and the Monet Lake.
How to buy tickets...
Tickets can be booked on-line at www.ticketweb.co.uk
And by phone on 08700 600 100
Video clip from the 2008 Festival - Piazzolla's 'Four For Tango'
Directions
For the Gambier Parry Hall and Highnam Church: From Gloucester take the A40 (signposted ‘Ross-on-Wye’). Then 1km from Over roundabout, turn right at the traffic lights onto B4215 (sign-posted ‘Newent’). 250 metres on the left turn left into car park. For Highnam Court: From Gloucester take the A40 (signposted ‘Ross-on-Wye’). At Highnam roundabout take third exit (un-signposted). Continue up the dive to carpark.
