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local Events Guildhall Arts Centre St Peter’s Hill, Grantham, NG31 6PZ
ELIZA CARTHY & TIM ERIKSEN Tuesday 26 May 7.30pm Two phenomenal voices from either side of the Atlantic singing songs from each of their traditions with a rare, raw passion and tangible energy. £16 (£14) JAZZ AT THE MOVIES Swinging Sounds from the Silver Screen Friday 12 June 7.30pm Jazz At The Movies put a jazzy spin on the evocative songs and soundtrack themes from classic films. Fronted by acclaimed singer and vocal mentor to pop sensation Sam Smith JOANNA EDEN. “the UK’s answer to Norah Jones and Diana Krall” TIME OUT £15 (£13) £40 family of four SOUNDS OF THE GLENN MILLER ERA The Nick Ross Orchestra Saturday 25 July 7.30pm Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents ‘an unmissable evening of music and song’ - the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s. £19.50 (£18)
Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL
JALEO FLAMENCO - A COMPÁS Tuesday 23 June 7.30pm In a scintillating fusion of heart wrenching vocals, explosive footwork and virtuoso guitar playing, Jaleo return to Britain with their latest new stage show ‘A Compás’, brimming over with the intoxicating rhythms, palpable energy and joie de vivre which has become synonymous with the company. £16 (£14) £12 under 25/schools/groups 10+
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Tickets available from: Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St. Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2DL t: 01780 763203 open Mon - Sat 9.30am - 8.00pm Guildhall Arts Centre, St. Peter’s Hill, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6PZ t: 01476 406158 open Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm & Sat 9.30pm - 2.00pm
in Quiet Places
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Five concerts for summer evenings in South-West Lincolnshire Uffington | Corby Glen | Ropsley Denton | Caythorpe
SINGING DAY WITH CHRIS ROWBURY Saturday 27 June 10.30am-4.30pm This gospel day is open to all, whether you sing in a choir or never ‘sung’ outside the bathroom before! No experience is necessary and all songs will be taught by ear. 16 years + £16 (£14) Workshop CALADH NUA Friday 17 Jul 8pm A tightly-knit, vibrant band from Ireland comprising of versatile five musicians and singers playing a wide selection of instruments - from banjo to fiddle, guitar to bodhran and tin whistle to button accordion, the band has captured the essential qualities of traditional Irish music and balanced them finely with a contemporary air. “Irish Music at its best” CELTIC MUSIC RADIO £14 (£12)
Music
JUNE – JULY 2015
Music in Quiet Places is promoted by Cultural Services, Venues and Facilities, South Kesteven District Council
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Welcome to the 2015 series of
Music in Quiet Places! Our concerts span midsummer with a wealth of music in historic and beautiful settings. Guitarist Simon Thacker brings a flavour of the exotic to the opening concert in music from the east. The traditional rivalry between England and France is the butt of the Carnival Band’s eclectic musical skills and humour. France, however, wins the day musically with Trio Anima and music that is characteristically French, and perfect for a summer evening. Up and coming vocal group Renaissance take a longer term look at rivalry by mixing old and new music in an ingenious programme. Finally, we move to the realm of imagination as Meridian Brass delve into the fantastic world of stories and midsummer night’s dreams. As always, we are grateful to the incumbents, churchwardens and congregations of the host churches, without whose support these concerts could not take place. Refreshments will be available during concert intervals. These are provided by the churches, and the income goes to church funds. Seating in all churches is unreserved. It can also be hard so you may wish to bring a cushion or a rug with you. Car parking may be a short distance from the church. Please allow adequate time for parking, and be considerate to local residents. If you need any information about facilities or access, please contact the Box Office at Stamford Arts Centre (01780 763203). Music in Quiet Places is promoted by Cultural Services, South Kesteven District Council.
Simon Thacker guitar
The Carnival Band
Trio Anima
Renaissance
Meridian Brass
Thursday 4 June 7.30pm
Thursday 18 June 7.30pm
Thursday 2 July 7.30pm
Thursday 16 July 7.30pm
Thursday 30 July 7.30pm
St Michael & All Angels’ Church, Uffington PE9 4SN
St John the Evangelist Church, Corby Glen NG33 4NJ
St Peter’s Church, Ropsley NG33 4BW
St Andrew’s Church, Denton NG32 1LG
St Vincent’s Church, Caythorpe NG32 3DU
Villa-Lobos - Five preludes JS Bach - Sonata in G minor BWV 1001 Aguado - Andante and Rondo Simon Thacker - from Karmana Dil dil Pakistan (arr S Thacker) Simon Thacker - Nirjanavana Ginastera - Sonata for Guitar
Steve Banks - percussion, violin Jub Davis - double bass Giles Lewin - violin, recorders, bagpipes Steno Vitale - guitars, mandolin Andy Watts - wind instruments
Matthew Featherstone - viola Rosalind Ventris - flute Anneke Hodnett - harp
Ben Rowarth - director
Cai Isfryn - trumpet Rob Willson - trumpet Andy White - trombone Jonathan Heeley - bass trombone
Simon Thacker is renowned as a virtuoso guitarist, composer and musical innovator, playing Western classical music as well as having a huge enthusiasm for world music. His versatility shines through this programme, combining some of the greatest original music for classical guitar alongside compositions that are influenced by the beauty of music from the Indian subcontinent. ‘A classical guitarist of consummate skill, intuitive musicality and impressive agility’ The Scotsman With a handsome crocketed spire peeping amongst trees, St Michael’s shelters some fine monuments, including an effigy of the 14th century knight and two brothers of the 16th century, kneeling in gilded armour with wide ruffs and spurs
Cette Exquise Ennemi (‘That Sweet Enemy’) Exuberant multi-instrumentalists (and vocalists) the Carnival Band vividly illuminate the love-hate relationship between the two great nations of England and France, woven into the fabric of our lives from childhood to old age, in love, war, fashion and food for a thousand years. A concert full of joie de vivre with a certain je ne sais quoi. exploring rivalry yet secret admiration. From medieval estampies to contemporary Cajun, can the Carnival Band create a true entente cordiale musicale... ? The 14th and 15th century wall paintings in St John’s, some of the best in Britain, show a wonderful array of Biblical and morality subjects. Mischievous devils, scenes of rural life and shepherds, perhaps modelled on villagers, and some examples of high fashion of the time all contribute to this astonishing gallery from the Middle Ages.
Dubois - Terzettino Hahn - Romanesque Satie - Le Fils des Etoiles Fauré - Aurore; Après un Reve Ravel - Sonatine; Tombeau de Couperin Couperin - La Superbe Debussy - Sonate After the Carnival Band’s lighthearted response to national rivalries, Trio Anima’s programme demonstrates an area of undoubted French superiority: music for this combination of instruments. Written in the shadow of WWI, the music takes a nostalgic look at the Baroque and classical as echoed in the music of Couperin. Awarded the prize for outstanding chamber ensemble in the 2012 ROSL competition, Trio Anima has achieved success in the UK and in France, its members also being amongst the finest of their generation. Entering St Peter’s through the fine 15th century porch, the immediate impression is of light and mass, the latter from the sturdy pillars – Norman in the north and Early English in the south aisle. Evidence of the original Saxon church can be seen in the alignment of stonework in the corners of the nave.
Sigurbjornsson - Heyr, himna smiour Tallis - Miserere Nostri William Byrd - Laudibus Ben Rowarth - Come, Holy Spirit Tavener - As one who has slept James Macmillan - Christus Vincit Britten - Flower Songs and music by Schutz, Lassus, Palestrina, Shepherd Imaginative combinations of early and contemporary vocal music, together with outstanding singing, is making Renaissance one of the most exciting of today’s young vocal ensembles. They have worked with the Tallis Scholars and I Fagiolini, and their BBC Radio 3 debut was described by the presenter as ‘completely thrilling’. Their compelling programme ranges from a setting of a 12th century Icelandic hymn to a new work by the group’s director, who is also an awardwinning composer. Overlooking parkland at the edge of the village, St Andrew’s and its loft tower is a landmark in the scenery. Dating mainly from the 15th century, this large church has retained many original features after a heavy restoration. Notable monuments include an Elizabethan table tomb and an elaborate wall monument.
Careful the tale you tell! Ravel - Trois Chansons Tchaikovsky - from Sleeping Beauty Humperdinck - Evening Prayer Grieg - Lyric Suite Purcell - from The Fairy Queen Debussy - Children’s Corner Suite Meridian Brass explores tales of the macabre and fantastical in music arranged especially by the group to illustrate these compelling stories. The quartet came together to create interesting programmes and projects, working with actors and dancers and broadening their repertoire beyond that of the standard brass ensemble. The programme includes readings of appropriately magical and chilling texts by authors including Angela Carter, Blake and Shakespeare. The original steeple of St Vincent’s was once even higher, being reduced when it was rebuilt after a lightning strike. Inside, the most immediate feature is the unusual double nave, divided by a 14th century arcade of slender pillars, each with a delightful floral stop.