Stephen Varcoe - Speaker

Arranged by the Finzi Society, this lunch is open to all Festival goers.

Philippe Graffin - Violin
Polly Ives - Narrator
Marisa Gupta - Piano

Alan Ridout Ferdinand the Bull
Philippe Graffin The Hidden Fairy

Join eminent violinist Philippe Graffin and friends as they discover the secret genie of the violin as it unlocks the mysteries of this most beautiful of instruments, sweeping between devilish virtuosity, soulful songs and gypsy dances.

The King's Singers:

David Hurley - Countertenor
Timothy Wayne-Wright - Countertenor
Paul Phoenix - Tenor
Philip Lawson - Baritone
Christopher Gabbitas - Baritone
Stephen Connolly - Bass

Kindly supported by Mr David Davies

Following their sold-out performance at the Worcester Festival in 2008, we are delighted to welcome back the King's Singers.

Simon Preston - Organ

During a singularly distinguished career, Simon Preston has established himself, not only as one of the great organists of the 20th century, but also as one of the most illustrious musicians in the history of English Cathedral Music.

St Cecilia Singers
Ashley Grote - Conductor
Anthony Boden - Historian

Parry Songs of Farewell

Kindly supported by Mr & Mrs Tom Fenton

Joined by the renowned Parry scholar, Anthony Boden, the choir will perform at Highnam where the composer himself grew up. 

Ashley Grote - Organ

This concert kindly supported by Mr Malcolm Warwick and Mr Christian Wilson

Sanders Toccata
Joubert Passacaglia and Fugue Op 35
Briggs Variations on ‘Greensleeves’ (2004)
Schumann Studien für den Pedalflügel Op 56
i. Nicht zu schnell
ii. Andantino
iii. Nicht zu schnell
iv. Mit innigem Ausdruck
v. Innig
vi. Adagio
Holst Three movements from The Planets (arr. Arthur Wills)
i. Mars, the Bringer of War
ii. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
iv. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jolity
Herbert Brewer Marche Héroïque

Evelyn Tubb one of the world's great early music specialist sopranos will join the Corelli Ensemble in a programme that presents the vocal & instrumental colours of the 18th century while highlighting the music of Gloucester-born William Hayes.

Handel Trio Sonata in G minor Op 5/v
Hayes Ode to Echo
Arne Trio Sonata in A major Op 3/i
Hayes A Winter scene at Ross in Herefordshire
Handel Concerto in D minor Op 3/v
Hayes Concerto Grosso in D
Arne Morning Cantata

The Merchant of Venice

The Festival Players Theatre Company brings you the Bard’s great comedy of riddles, romance and revenge, The Merchant of Venice, all in the open air.

This lunch, hosted by the Elgar Society,  is open to all and a wonderful opportunity to mingle and make new friends.