Carducci Festival - Highnam, Glos
23-25th May
Plans are now finalised for this year's festival in Highnam.
Please download the brochure using the link here or see below for more details!
Download Carducci Festival 2008 Brochure here!
Friday, 23 May, 7.30pm - Highnam Church
Haydn - String Quartet op.76 no.2
Bliss - Oboe Quintet
J.Horovitz - Oboe Quartet
Beethoven - String Quartet op.18 no.4
The festival opens with two well loved string quartet classics alongside two colourul oboe works, for which the Carduccis will be joined by world reknowned oboist Nicholas Daniel.
This concert is supported by the Bliss Trust
6.30pm Pre-concert talk - John Wright of the Bliss Society.
FREE TO TICKET HOLDERS
Nicholas Daniel - 'A formidable virtuoso' (The Guardian)
Saturday, 24th May 10am-12pm Gambier Parry Hall
FREE EVENT - 'Children's Concert'
The Carducci Quartet present a morning of musical fun and games with an interactive children's concert. Make our own instruments to play along in this specially prepared concert designed for Primary aged children.
Saturday, 24th May, 3pm - Highnam Court
'Serenade with Strawberries'
Royal Harpist (2004-07) Jemima Phillips will join BBC Young Musician finalist - flautist Juliet Bausor and members of the Carducci Quartet for an hour of relaxing music in the wonderful Highnam Court Orangery. From 1pm ticket holders may explore the magnificent grounds of Highnam court, including the Rose Garden, the Bluebell Wood and the Monet lake.
Saturday, 24th May, 7.30pm - Gambier Parry Hall
Rebecca Carrington is joined by her new comic duo partner Colin Griffiths-Brown. In their show, they present a mix of comedy and music with a cello and two rather different voices from different backgrounds. From Pop to Rock, Bagpipes to Bangra these two are willing to try anything!
Sunday, 25th May, 3pm - Highnam Church
Festival Closing Concert with the Carducci Quartet
Mozart: String Quartet K499
Janacek: String Quartet No. 1 ‘Kreutzer Sonata’
Beethoven: String quartet Op.59 No.2
The Carducci quartet close this year’s festival with a programme of three masterpieces, reflecting the wonderful diversity of the string quartet medium.
How to buy tickets...
Tickets can be booked on-line at www.ticketweb.co.uk
And by phone on 08700 600 100
www.ticketweb.co.uk
Alternatively to book tickets for the festival, please complete the booking form (downloadable above) and return it with a stamped addressed evelope to Carducci Festival, 127 Becklow Road, London, W12 9HH. Please make all cheques payable to ‘Carducci String Quartet’.
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.
Use google maps for
directions to Highnam Court and Church
Or use Multimap
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Other useful sites (inc. accommodation)
Bed and Breakfasts
Gloucester tourist information
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