Tuesday
25th April 10.30am
LECTURE ON GERMAN, THE COMPOSER
The Civic Centre.
Dr David Russell
Hulme, Senior Music Advisor to the Festival. Dr
David Russell Hulme is the leading Edward German specialist and has written extensively
about German the composer. Conducting engagements have taken him to venues all
over Britain and across the world, particularly with the Carl Rosa Opera company. FREE
Donations
welcome
12.30pm
ALAN CUCKSTON (Piano) AND CONRAD MARSHALL (Flute)
United
Reformed Church.
German's
delightful piano music could have no more engaging interpreter than Alan Cuckston,
whose recordings have gained huge critical acclaim. Conrad Marshall the brilliant
flautist, joins Alan Cuckston to play The Suite and other music for flute and
piano. This recital also includes works by CPE Bach, Reinecke and Widor. Tickets:
£8
Event code ACCM 2.30pm
LECTURE AND READINGS FROM A MUSICAL PEACEMAKER
The Civic Centre.
By the author Brian Rees. FREE
Donations
welcome 7.30pm
THE NATIONAL FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
St. Alkmund's
Parish Church.
Conductor - Dr David Russell Hulme Soloist
John Snelling - Baritone Sparkling
light music and brilliant theatre scores. Nobody did it better than Edward German.
The concert includes music from Nell Gwyn, Henry VIII, The Gypsy Suite, as well
as 'Rolling down to Rio',
'Glorious Devon',
'The Waltz Song'
and other highlights from 'Tom
Jones'. The orchestra is well
known across the country for its outstanding performances of British light music
and is resident every year at the Buxton International Gilbert and Sullivan festival. Tickets:
Balcony and main church £20, side aisles £15
Event
code NFO | 
