Sunday 16th June 2024, 3pm.
Travelling by Tuba
Victoria Hall, Bridge Road, Shaldon – a Free Family Concert
New to the Festival this year, thanks to generous support from the Shaldon Water Carnival and The Arts Society Teignbridge, there is a free, ticketed, family concert in the Victoria Hall ‘TRAVELLING BY TUBA – Around the world in 60 minutes’. A fascinating voyage through the weird and wonderful world of the tuba. Discover instruments ancient and modern, Swiss Alpine Horns, Roman Cornu, Chinese dragon headed trumpets plus many more…..all will be revealed. Music from classical to jazz, Africa to Hungary, plenty of audience participation, come and have a go, watch out for a Can Can dancing tubist and an exploding tuba!! An unforgettable performance with something for everyone.
Entry is by ticket only and limited to a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children per booking. To reserve your free tickets go to shaldonfestival.co.uk/whats-on or telephone the Festival Secretary on 07974 784154.
Travelling by Tuba is a unique duo who perform stunning innovative programmes.
“……have mastered taking groups of children from rip-roaring laughter to solemn concentration” – Classical Music Magazine
“It was a quality show….their methods of dealing with a hall full of children are excellent” – Times Educational Supplement
Wednesday 19th – Saturday 22nd June 2024
Join us for four days of wonderful music in a stunning setting.
All concerts are held in St Peter’s Church, Bridge Road, Shaldon TQ14 0DB
Tickets go on general sale on 1st April 2024
All seats £20, students £5, children accompanied by an adult ticket holder free.
Doors open 6.30pm. There is a pre-concert bar in the adjoining Victoria Hall.
Concerts start promptly at 7.30pm and end no later than 9.30pm.
Shaldon Festival is a non-profit making charity run entirely by volunteers. Our annual festival brings world-class musicians and rising stars of the future to our village to perform classical and contemporary music. If you would like to support us by becoming a Friend or sponsor and enjoy benefits which include a priority booking period with no booking fee and an exclusive Recital and reception, visit our website www.shaldonfestival.co.uk/support-us
7.30pm Wednesday 19th June
Alis Huws, harp (official Royal Harpist)
Carys Gittins, flute
A selection of music journeying through 20th Century into the 21st from composers including Ian Clarke, Jacques Ibert, Claude Debussy and Lily Boulanger
7.30pm Thursday 20th June
Trio Sōra
BRAHMS : Trio for Horn, Violin and Piano op.40
Transcribed by Brahms for Violin, Cello and Piano
HAYDN: Piano Trio No.39 ‘Gypsy’
BRAHMS: Piano Trio No.1 Op.8
7.30pm Friday 21st June
Kabantu
An eclectic programme of music from across the globe from this exciting, multi instrumentalist, world-folk fusion quartet founded in Manchester.
7.30pm Saturday 22nd June
James Pearson, Artistic Director of Ronnie Scott’s, on piano and Lizzie Ball, violin/vocals
‘Encounters with Gershwin’
A musical and storytelling exploration of the relationships and fascinating encounters between Gershwin and his contemporaries – including Aaron Copland, Astor Piazzolla and Leonard Bernstein.
To book and reserve seats visit shaldonfestival.co.uk/booking