2018 Programme
Sat 28th April, 1pm
St. Peter’s Church, Petersfield
The Parnassian Ensemble With Sara Deborah Timossi, violin
Handel and Friends
Handel’s impact on the English music scene in the early 18th century can scarcely be overestimated. Join the renowned Parnassian Ensemble with Sara Deborah Timossi (violin), recent winner of the International Bonporti Competition, as they explore Handel’s music alongside that of composers with whom he was associated. Pieces by Telemann, Quantz, Croft and of course the great man himself.
FREE entry, with a retiring collection
Sat 28th April, 3pm
St. Peter’s Church, Petersfield
‘Come and Sing’ Workshop: 'A Child of Our Time' – Spirituals
For choral singers able to read music or already familiar with these songs. During the workshop, the well-loved spirituals from Sir Michael Tippett’s oratorio will be rehearsed. Participants can then join the Petersfield Choir for these items during the evening performance of the entire work.
Sat 28th April, 7:30pm
St Peter’s Church, Petersfield
The Petersfield Choir & SouthDowns Camerata
A Child of Our Time
British Composer Sir Michael Tippett’s oratorio ‘A Child of Our Time’ was written against the background of World War Two. It contains a strongly pacifist message that emphasises the need of inner healing and reconciliation to overcome hatred and violence. Its timeless philosophy is carried by a music of transcendental beauty that is both powerful and fragile and intensely moving. The Petersfield Choir
FREE entry, with a retiring collection
Sun 29th April, 4pm
St Mary’s Church, Liss
ZRI Workshop
ZRI are back, leading their popular workshop on fiery Klezmer/Gypsy improvisation that will suit all players and all instruments.
Sun 29th April, 6pm
St Mary’s Church, Liss
Cellar Sessions ZRI
‘Combining the raucous energy of an impromptu pub session with the style and sophistication of the concert hall, ZRI’s unique and endlessly captivating performance had our festival audience raring for more.’ ZRI’s unique combination of clarinet, violin, cello, accordion and santur present tunes from Bach to Swift, all given the special Gypsy-Jazz treatment that makes you leap to your feet to dance.
See the ZRI website.
Mon 30th April, 7:30pm
United Reform Church Hall, Petersfield
'The Passions of Vaughan Williams'
A film by John Bridcut. An insight into Ralph Vaughan Williams’ music and personal life, revealing a composer of enormous energy and passion far beyond the folksy and pastoral cliché. Presented by the film’s director.
Canapes on arrival. Bar open.
Sat 5th May, 10am–12noon
St Mary’s Church, Liss
Children’s String Workshop
This workshop for string playing children will include the preparation of Malcolm Singer’s Suite on Yiddish songs to be performed in tomorrow's family concert.
Sat 5th May, 2–5pm
Church Field, Greatham (Petersfield Road, next to the church)
Greatham Children’s Literature and Arts Festival With Stewart Henderson
For all children, parents and grandparents who like to be inspired by poetry and readings, even to try and form their own lines. Come to get involved or just to enjoy!
See the Literary Festival's website for further details.
FREE entry, with retiring collection
Sat 5th May, 5pm
Church Field, Greatham (Petersfield Road, next to the church)
A Celebration of Syrian Music and food culture
Rihab Azar and Trio Zamaan
Experience this young Syrian virtuoso on the Eastern traditional string instrument, the Oud, in trio with double bass and drums. See Rihab Azar.
Syrian food tasting at 5pm, provided by the Rural Refugee Network.
Concert at 5:30pm, featuring traditional and classical tunes, and the chance to learn some folk songs.
Sun 6th May, 3:30pm
St Mary’s Church, Liss
Family Concert
SouthDowns Camerata & Young SouthDowns Strings
At the finale to this year’s festival, SouthDowns Camerata will again inspire a mixed age audience with classical treats, highlighting young local talent. To include a Telemann Three Violin Concerto, Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances and the evocative Yiddish folk song suite by Malcolm Singer ‘Songs from the Shtetl’, together with Young SouthDowns Strings.
FREE entry, with a retiring collection