DEAL FESTIVAL'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR 2007
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HAROLD CHAPMAN PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION - 80th birthday celebration Friday 29th to Thursday 12th July The Royal Hotel, Deal Exhibition of photography by one of the world's foremost photographers. Born in Deal, Harold Chapman moved to Paris, where he lived at The Beat Hotel together with formative artists and writers such as William Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg. The exhibition will show some of his most famous works. |
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CONCERTS & TALKS
| HOT CLUB GYPSY JAZZ - THE SMILE Friday 29th June, 6.00pm, Festival Club, The Royal Hotel, Deal CREATIVE WRITING STREET MUSIC |
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YOUNG PERFORMERS PLATFORM
Saturday 30th June,
3.00pm Deal Town Hall
Some of the best young talent from Deal and surrounding area get the chance to play in public.
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BLACK DYKE BAND Nicholas Childs (conductor), Bridget Budge (mezzo-soprano), Richard Marshall (solo cornet) Saturday 30th June, 7.30pm St George's Church Holst The Planets (Mars & Venus) Arutujnian Trumpet Concerto Philip Wilby Dove Descending Philip Venables New work (premiere) Elgar Sea Pictures (3 songs) Elgar (arr. Eric Ball) Enigma Variations The world renowned band comes to give a special concert of symphonic brass music, with works by Elgar in the 150th anniversary of his birth. |
FESTIVAL MASS
Sunday 1st July, 10.00am St Andrew's Church, Deal
Preacher: The Revd. Canon Prof. David Brown, Van
Mildert Professor of Divinity at Durham University. Music: Faure Messe Basse and Cantique de Jean Racine sung by the newly-reformed Choir of St. Andrew's Church.
| SIR DAVID GOODALL Sunday 1st July, 3.00pm Deal Town Hall (in collaboration with The English Speaking Union) "India through British Eyes" In his highly distinguished diplomatic career, Sir David Goodall had senior posts in Nicosia, Djakarta, Bonn and Nairobi as well as India. He gives his impressions of India as he came to know it as a diplomat and in his travels, and offers a perspective on the changes which have taken place in the last fifteen years and the problems which still confront the country. |
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NORMA WINSTONE AND GWILYM SIMCOCK Sunday 1st July, 7.30pm St. George's Church, Deal Norma Winstone, one of the leading jazz singers of her generation, joins with Gwylim Simcock, a rising star of European jazz and the first ever jazz BBC New Generation Artist, in a concert of songs, both popular and less familiar. They premiere of a new song cycle by Gwylim Simcock (to poems by the Beat Poets), specially commissioned by the Deal Festival. In association with BBC New Generation Artists. |
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PATRICIA DEBNEY Poet-in-Residence Monday 2nd July, 6.30pm Turner Contemporary at Droit House, Stone Pier, Margate Debney's How to be a Dragonfly won the 2004 Poetry Business book and Pamphlet competition. She has recently written the libretto for the chamber opera The Juniper Tree which was premiered in London and Munich by Almeida Opera and the London Sinfonietta. She reads poems by herself, as well as new poems, many by local writers. |
NOTRE MUSIQUE (in association with Deal Film Club)
Monday 2nd July, 7.45pm Flicks Cinema, Deal
(2004) Director Jean Luc Godard (sub-titled - cert. 12A)
Jean Luc Godard's celebrated film is something of an indictment of modern times. It is a triptych that takes us to three "kingdoms" - Hell, Purgatory and Paradise.
UNIVERSITY MUSIC SHOWCASE
Tuesday 3rd Jul,y 1.00pm St. George's Church, Deal
Robert Muczynski Fantasy Trio Op.26
Brahms Clarinet Trio in Bb Op.114
Alan Shellard (clarinet), Sarah Montague ('cello), Matthew Shipton (piano)
Some of the most talented student musicians from Canterbury Christ Church University perform Brahms' richly beautiful clarinet trio.
This concert is supported by Canterbury Christ Church University
| LONDON ORPHEAN BRASS Tuesday 3rd July, 7.30pm St Andrew's Church, Deal Handel La Rejouissance Susato Renaissance Suite Albinoni Adagio Ewald Symphony for Brass New work selected from a Call for Scores Gareth Wood Quintet for Brass Andre Previn Four Outings for Brass London Orphean Brass is one of the most exciting brass ensembles in the UK. Tonight they present a programme that is reminiscent of those given by the great Philip Jones Brass Ensemble. Supported by Live Music Now! |
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KOSMOS Wednesday 4th July, 1.00pm St Andrew's Church, Deal Gypsy, Greek, Klezmer, Tango and Rebetiko music. Kosmos is a new, innovative ensemble inspired by traditional music from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. They intoxicate their audience with entrancing dance rhythms, soulful improvisation and gypsy passion delivered with panache and virtuoso technique. Supported by Live Music Now! |
| KESH PIANO DUO Wednesday 4th July, 7.30pm St George's Church, Deal Nicola Lefanu A Little Sketchbook Schubert Lebenssturme D.947 Joe Duddell Vaporize Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade Op.35 This dynamic young duo return by popular request, performing some of the most dazzling pieces is their repertoire, including Rimsky-Korsakov's famous interpretation of the Tales of The Arabian Nights. |
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STEVEN ISSERLIS CELLO MASTERCLASS
Thursday 5th July, 3.00pm St George's Church, Deal
International artist and one time Artistic Director of Deal Festival leads a cello masterclass with students from the Yehudi Menuhin School. This provides an exceptional opportunity for young musicians from the area to witness the highest standards of performance by young people.
Free entry to those with tickets for Steven Isserlis' recital.
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BECKER ORCHESTRA John Georgiadis (conductor), Chris Deacon (trumpet) Thursday 5th July 8.00 (note start time!) St Mary's Church, Sandwich Rossini Overture Tancredi Grieg Two Elegiac Melodies Hummel Trumpet Concerto Mendelssohn Symphony No 4 (The Italian) Local professional orchestra, led by John Perkins, ex-music director of the Royal Marines School of Music, Deal, perform a sparkling programme of classical works. They are joined by star trumpeter Chris Deacon. |
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| DANIELA LEHNER AND JOSE LUIS GAYO ARGUILLOS Friday 6th July, 1.00pm St George's Church, Deal Schumann Frauenliebe und Leben Roderick Watkins/How to be a Dragonfly/(poems by Patricia Debney) - Premiere Spanish Songs - a selection Straight from their Wigmore Hall debut recital, these talented young artists give a recital including Schumann's exquisite masterpiece, and a new work specially composed for the Festival. Supported by Live Music Now! |
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STEVEN ISSERLIS & SAM HAYWOOD Friday 6th July, 7.30pm St George's Church, Deal Bach/Moscheles Preludes (a selection) Mendelssohn Variations Concertante William Sterndale Bennett Sonata for Cello and Piano New work by a budding young school age composer (premiere) Chopin Cello Sonata in G minor Deal Festival proudly welcomes one of the worldÕs great Ôcellists and former Artistic Directors. Sam Haywood is one of the UKÕs most phenomenal young pianists, whose success includes BBC Young Musician of the Year. Free tickets for Masterclass participants. |
IAN SHAWCROSS BAND
Saturday 7th July, Midday Festival Club, The Royal Hotel, Deal
"Trad Jazz" from Deal's ever popular band.
DEAL PIER DISCS - NIGEL ROGERS
Saturday 7th July 6.00pm Deal Town Hall
The great Bitish tenor, renowned for his pioneering interpretations of early music, not least his legendary performances and recordings of the title role in Monteverdi's Orfeo.
NEW KENT OPERA
Saturday 7th July, 7.30pm St George's Church, Deal
Heroes and Heroines
Arias, songs, duets and ensembles telling of noble deeds and courtly characters, less than glorious failures and shadowy mishaps will be interspersed with readings, and the concert will also feature a heroic appearance of pupils from Sir Roger Manwood School.
BAND OF THE ROYAL MARINES
Sunday 8th July, 2.00pm Walmer Bandstand (organised by Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust)
The famous band comes to Deal to give a rousing concert of music, including 'Beating the Retreat'. This events attracts a vast audience and is one of the high-spots in the area's cultural calendar. Bring your picnic, bring a party, and enjoy the experience!
MASTERCLASS WITH ANTHONY ROOLEY
Sunday 8th July, 2.00pm St Clement's Church, Sandwich
Some of Kent's most talented young singers are put through their paces by one of the world's leading authorities on early music.
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EMMA KIRKBY AND ANTHONY ROOLEY Sunday 8th July, 7.30pm St Clement's Church, Sandwich Emma Kirkby and Anthony Rooley are two of the greatest legends of early music performance. In this exquisite setting they present a programme inspired by the myths surrounding Orfeus and Corinna, with songs by Henry Lawes, John Blow, William Boyce, Alfonso II Ferrabosco and Maurice Greene amongst others. |
| ICE ON FIRE (Innovation Chamber Ensemble - strings of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) Monday 9th July, 7.30pm St. Mary's Church, Walmer Grieg Holberg Suite Colin Twigg Echoes of Eternity Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence In an 'unmissable' concert, the strings of the great City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra bring a sparkling programme of works inspired or created by Russian and Nordic artists. |
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HELEN REID - THE MODERN PIANO Tuesday 10th July, 1.00pm St George's Church, Deal Scriabin & Messiaen Preludes (a selection) Richard Peat New Work (premiere) Scriabin Sonatas No.2 and No.9 Paul Max Edlin The Sphinx by Night Messiaen Le Baiser Anthony Powers Sensing David Matthews Dionysus Dithramb In association with the Park Lane Group Young Artists' series, Helen Reid presents a dazzling programme that looks at colour in music. The other various 'miniatures' are all connected with this year's overarching theme of myths and legends. In association with the Park Lane Group |
DEAL PIER DISCS - DAVID MATTHEWS
Tuesday 10th July, 6.00pm Deal Town Hall
Composer and former Artistic Director of the Deal Festival, David Matthews, tells us about his work and the music that has inspired him throughout his eminent career.
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CEDRIC TIBERGHIEN piano Tuesday 10th July, 7.30pm St George's Church, Deal Prokofiev Visions Fugitives Ravel Gaspard de la Nuit Philippe Hersant's Ephemeres Chopin 24 Preludes Opus 28 We welcome one of the world's top artists through the BBC New Generation Artists scheme. French pianist Cedric Tiberghien presents a programme of virtuoso masterpieces. In association with BBC New Generation Artists. |
| MILOS MILIVOJEVIC Accordionist Wednesday 11th July, 1.00pm St Andrew's Church, Deal J.S.Bach Prelude and Fugue in E flat major, Book II: VII Domenico Scarlatti Sonatas in D minor K1, F-major K44 and F sharp minor K25 Mendelssohn Choral from Organ Sonata No.6 in D minor Ben Fosket New work (world premiere) Magnus Lindberg Jeux D'anches Virtuoso Serbian accordionist, Milos Milivojevic, demonstrates the fantastic sonorities available from this inspiring and increasingly popular instrument. In association with the Park Lane Group |
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LORD GAWAIN DOUGLAS - T S ELIOT THE FOUR QUARTETS
Wednesday 11th July, 7.30pm St. Andrews Church, Deal
Words take over and music begins. The Four Quartets stand as our greatest war poems and as the finest poetic monument of twentieth century English. Tonight's performance includes four specially commissioned quartets from Stephen Clee, Stuart Duncan, Andrew Larner and Mark Lawrence, performed by outstanding young musicians from Canterbury Christ Church University.
DOVER YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL
Thursday 12th July Ð all day
Pupils from Dover and Deal based schools spend a day enjoying all forms of artwork. The brand new Dover Youth Big Band is inaugerated.
| NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA Thursday 12th July, 7.30pm Dover Town Hall Musical Director, Bill Ashton MBE Programme includes Paul Hart The Hamelyn Suite. NYJO is famous throughout the world as a glittering show-case for the country's best young talent, performing many hundreds of concerts in all the great venues in the UK and overseas. They have made over 40 albums, and countless TV and radio broadcasts. |
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BETH WEBB (in collaboration with The Sandwich Bookshop)
Friday 13th July, 4.30pm Deal Town Hall
Children's writer, Beth Webb, introduces her new book in the Star Dancer series. This event is ideal for young people who want to be introduced to the magical and mythical world of Tegen and her adventures.
DEAL PIER DISCS - JOHN GEORGIADIS
Friday 13th July, 6.00pm Deal Town Hall
Violinist, conductor and former leader of the CBSO and LSO talks about his work and the music that has most inspired him throughout his life.
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SOUTHBANK SINFONIA Simon Over (conductor) Friday 13th July, 7.30pm St. George's Church, Deal Beethoven Egmont Overture Beethoven Symphony No 6 (Pastoral) David Matthews Introit Grieg Peer Gynt Suite This dynamic orchestra continues to develop its reputation as one of the UK's leading ensembles. They return to Deal by popular request, bringing with them a concert of popular classics and David Matthews' sparkling and beautiful work for 2 trumpets and strings. |
AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Saturday 14th July, 7.30pm St George's Church, Deal
The African Children's Choir is one of the great youth choirs of the world, and an ambassador for all the children in Africa who have become orphans due to AIDS, poverty and famine. They delight their audiences giving concerts in venues that range from the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Brussels to the Houses of Parliament and the Proms, with programmes that are a colouful mix of song and dance from many regions of Africa with popular, gospel and contemporary music. We are truly privileged that they have agreed to end our 25th anniversary festival.