Harrogate International Centre
Formed at the Royal Northern College of Music, the Finzi
Quartetare fast making a name for themselves, with multiple awards,
prizes and scholarships. They were recently selected for the
Tillett Trust's Young Artist's Platform, and make their debut
recital at the Wigmore Hall in 2009. Champions of British
composers, the quartet take their name from Gerald Finzi, the
English composer who grew up in Harrogate.
Sofia Orthodox Choir
Bulgarian singing is powerful and expressive, with a unique
style based on fiery rhythms, unusual harmonies and a vocal
technique that gives power to the voice and voice to the
heart.
James Taylor Quartet
Since 1985, JTQ has been at the forefront of acid jazz, and
possibly
the only group to be lead from the Hammond Organ! Their live shows are legendary, featuring a mixture of original compositions and funky covers of jazz classics. Young Musicians: Sophie Cashell
Sophie Cashell came to national attention after winning the
BBC Classical Star Television program in 2007. When
Sophiestrode to the piano for her climactic performance of
Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2, she projected the air of an
established superstar.
Jacqui Dankworth
After a standing ovation at the Festival in 2007, Jacqui
Dankworth returns to wow the Harrogate audience once
again. With an impressive jazz pedigree (she's the daughter of
John Dankworth and Cleo Laine) and a wonderful, intimate singing
style, it's no wonder Jacqui Dankworth continues to attract ever
larger and more enthusiastic audiences.
Black Dyke Band
The world famous brass band make a welcome return to
Harrogate's
Royal Hall, where the gleaming brass is refl ected in the glittering ceiling. Under the direction of the charismatic Nicholas Childs, every concert is a special occasion, with a blend of traditional tunes and some more unusual sound worlds. For a sneak preview click here and listen on
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| Date: | Monday 20 July 2008 at 8:00pm |
| Tickets: |
Price 1: £18, Dress Circle
Price 2: £15, Stalls & Boxes (based on 4 in a
box)
Price 3: £12, Balcony
Concessions available (Booking fees may apply) |
| Promoter | Harrogate International Festival |
| Venue: | Harrogate Theatre |
After stunning Festival audiences in 2007, Julie Fowlis
returns
to Harrogate with more haunting Gaelic melodies. The Scottish
songstress (winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folksinger of the Year 2008)
performs traditional and new folk songs in her native Gaelic tongue,
with superb accompaniment from fiddle, guitar and bozouki.
to Harrogate with more haunting Gaelic melodies. The Scottish
songstress (winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folksinger of the Year 2008)
performs traditional and new folk songs in her native Gaelic tongue,
with superb accompaniment from fiddle, guitar and bozouki.
For a sneak preview click here and listen on
YouTube (opens a new window)