Summer 2011

 

From Saturday 8th July to Saturday 30th July 2011

John Williams once again is presenting a wide selection of music at his festival

Music at Leasowes Bank is one of England’s remotest music festivals. About ten miles to the south of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, between the dramatic rocky outcrops of the Stiperstones, and the Lond Mynd is Leasowes Bank Farm where, each summer, concerts covering a diverse range of music are held in a converted barn.

The atmosphere is informal and the location stunning. Each year a new work is commissioned; the composers are drawn from all genres of music and have included Howard Blake, Michael Nyman, Geoffrey Bush, Bob Wilber, Diana Burrell, Neil Ardley and John Mayer. Last year David Matthews composed a piano trio for the Chamber Music Company directed by Mark Troop.

Leasowes Bank is a very special festival with many attractions – its informality, its setting, its musical range and interesting programming. Come and share in the music-making!

Programme

 

Friday 8th July - 8.00 pm Words and Music for a Summer Evening - a concert for Ratlinghope Church Music from Early Music group Parsleys Choice with Richard Beaumond £5.00 to include a glass of wine. from Leasowes Bank only In aid of St Margaret's Church, Ratlinghope.	Saturday 9th July - 7.00pm Jazz Supper Shropshire Youth Jazz Ensemble Join us for the annual celebration of another year's stunning music-making from Shropshire's own remarkable youth jazz band. Great food, great music Tickets: £7.00 (adult) £4.00 (child) Tickets from Leasowes Bank only	Saturday 16th July - 8.00 pm Festival Commision Concert New Perspectives. Gabrielle Byam-Grounds – flute, Julie Robinson – oboe, Elizabeth Elliott – bassoon, Mike Revell and Lynn Bottomley – French horns, Dick Pearce – Flugelhorn, Bob Sydor – alto saxophone, clarinet, Pete Hurt – tenor saxophone/bass clarinet, John Williams – baritone saxophone, bass clarinet and recorder, Phil Lee – guitar, Tom Mark – double bass, Trevor Tomkins – drums Tickets £14-00 £10-00 under 18s
Wednesday 20th July - 8.00 pm ‘CARNIVALESQUE’ - THE CARNIVAL BAND Five musical explorers, twenty five instruments celebrating the carnival spirit from across the centuries and around the globe. Come and hear the Carnival Band. Throw your preconceptions to the winds and prepare to enjoy! Tickets: £11.00 (adult) £8.00 (under 18)	More Information. Log on to www.leasowesmusicfestival.co.uk	Saturday 23 July - 8.00 pm TOUCHING AIR JUDITH HALL (flute) and CRAIG OGDEN (guitar) Described as “one of the world’s finest classical guitarists” Craig’s concert at Leasowes Bank two years ago was truly magical and his return, this time with flautist Judith Hall, looks certain to be another memorable evening of consummate musicianship. Music by David Bedford, Peter Maxwell Davies alongside Ravel, Piazolla, Delius and Poulenc. Tickets: £10.00 (adult) £7.00 (under 18)
Wednesday 27th July - 8.00 pm TRUDY KERR QUARTET TRUDY KERR - vocals, TOM CAWLEY - piano, GEOFF GASCOYNE - bass, MATT HOME - drums Long-awaited return of Australian jazz singer, Trudy Kerr - meticulous intonation and elegant swing. Supported by three outstanding musicians, this looks set to be another great jazz evening at Leasowes. Tickets: £11.00 (adult) £8.00 (under 18)	Saturday 30th July - 8.00 pm NEW LONDON CHAMBER ENSEMBLE with MEMBERS OF THE DANTE QUARTET Robert Manasse – flute, Melanie Ragge – oboe, Neyire Ashworth – clarinet, Stephen Stirling – French horn, Adam Mackenzie – bassoon, Krysia Osostowicz – violin, Rachel Roberts – viola, Bernard Gregor-Smith – ‘cello, Stacey Watton – double bass Renowned for its innovative programming and attention to musical detail, New London Chamber Ensemble is one of the UK’s leading wind ensembles. Its programmes range from works that form the core of the chamber music repertoire to newly commissioned contemporary pieces. Tickets: £12.00 (adult) £9.00 (under 18)	John Williams  Booking Tel 01743 790769 Windband 9 Greyfriars Rd Longden Coleham Shrewsbury Limited Tickets You are advised to book early