PLAXTOL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010: January-September

PLEASE NOTE the Crypt Choir concert on 24th April has been re-scheduled for Saturday 6th November 2010 in Plaxtol Church, starting at the original time of 7.30pm. Those who already have tickets should keep them and use them for 6th November. A full refund will be made to thsoe who are unable to attend the new date. Please call 01732 811036 and leave your name and contact details if you require a refund.

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Timothy West and Prunella Scales
Claire Jones, Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales and Chris Marshall, percussionist
The King’s School, Canterbury Crypt Choir
David Rees-Williams Jazz Trio
Tasmin Little and John Lenehan, violin and piano

Sunday 24th January 2010 (please note change of date)                               
Timothy West and Prunella Scales in ‘The battle of the sexes’
4.00pm. Plaxtol Church
Tea & cakes available from 3.15pm
An afternoon recital of prose and poetry given by two of the UK’s most versatile and well-loved actors, Timothy West and Prunella Scales. Tim and Pru choose their favourite selection of literature exploring that conundrum of who should dominate in a relationship between a man and woman!The fact that they are a married couple adds even more fun to the occasion! 

Saturday 27th February 2010
Recital by Royal Harpist Claire Jones and percussionist Chris Marshall
7.30pm. Plaxtol Church
Harp and percussion workshop at Plaxtol Primary School on Friday 26th February at 2pm
Claire Jones returns to Plaxtol, following her sell-out 2008 recital, this time in a duo recital with percussionist Chris Marshall. Both Claire and Chris represented Wales in the Best of Britain in 2009 and have performed at various festivals in UK. Claire is in her 3rd year as Royal Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales. For Prince Charles’ 60th birthday in 2008,  Patrick Hawes, Classic FM's Composer in Residence, composed a solo piece for harp and strings called 'Goddess of The Woods' which Claire performed with the Philharmonia; the piece is now being turned into a 30 minute concerto for harp and orchestra which will be premiered in spring 2010. Chris Marshall plays in West End shows including We Will Rock You and Carousel and does recording sessions in London.

Saturday 24th April 2010          
The King’s School, Canterbury Crypt Choir
7.30pm. Plaxtol Church
The music tradition of the King’s School, Canterbury, set in the shadow of Canterbury Cathedral, is widely acknowledged throughout the UK. With its roots going back to 6th century, music has always played a major part in the school’s life since its monastic origins. Its musical reputation was established in the 1950s under Edred Wright, one of the conductors at the Queen’s Coronation and a former Director of Music. Under its current Director of Music, Howard Ionascu, that reputation has increased further. The acclaimed Crypt Choir will give their concert after returning from a tour of South Africa and Swaziland.

Saturday 12th June 2010   
David Rees-Williams Jazz Trio
5.00pm Picnic Recital in the gardens of Schoolfields, Yopps Green by kind permission of Colin & Caroline Creed
The David Rees-Williams Trio celebrated their 20th anniversary last year with a new CD. Called Thinking Allowed it has been played regularly on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM's the Jazz. The Trio consists of David Rees-Williams on piano, Neil Francis on bass guitar and Phil Laslett on drums. Based in Canterbury, they perform in a number of concerts and festivals both in the UK and abroad and are regular guests at Pizza on the Park in London.  The Trio specialise in a programme that unites the best of Classical and jazz. David, a former student at the Royal College of Music, wrote his arrangement of Purcell's famous aria When I Am Laid In Earth for his CD Classically Minded in 2001. First played on Radio 3 on Sean Rafferty’s programme In Tune, the response was extraordinary, resulting in the BBC being inundated with enquiries, and subsequently inviting them to record a commercial disc on their new Late Junction label.
This recital will take place in the beautiful oak barn at Schoolfields. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy during the extended interval. A licensed bar will be provided by the Friends of Plaxtol Church. The gardens and Pimms Bar will be open from 4pm.Coffee and brandy will be available after the concert.

Friday 10th  September 2010   
Tasmin Little, violin
7.30pm. Plaxtol Church
Violin workshop at Plaxtol Primary School from 2pm
We are very excited to have Tasmin Little to conclude the Festival this year. A truly inspiring musician and known the world over, Tasmin won the prestigious 2008 Classic FM/Gramophone Award for Audience Innovation in recognition of the overwhelming success of ‘The Naked Violin.’ Spurred on by the success of this pioneering recording she has created a further imaginative CD and recital concept ‘Partners in Time’© with the pianist John Lenehan. ‘Partners in Time’© explores the chronology of the development of the relationship between violin and piano and uncovers the way in which composers related to and fell in love with this partnership. Their concert is linked to this idea, and features works by Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Bartok and Kreisler. Tasmin will perform on both the “Regent” Stradivarius of 1708, on loan from the Royal Academy of Music, and her own instrument, a 1757 Guadagnini.

Facilities for Disabled People: please inform the office of any special requirements, when booking.
Toilets: there are no toilet facilities at Plaxtol Church. However, Plaxtol Memorial Hall will be open before and during each concert.
Refreshments: The Friends of Plaxtol Church will be offering refreshments at each concert.
The Papermakers Arms, just down from the church in The Street, is also open for food on each of the performance days.  Any profit after from the concerts after costs will go to Plaxtol Church.
Photography: photography is not permitted during the performances.

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Marius Carboni. Phone: +44 (0) 1732 811036. Email: mcarboni@carbonimedia.com
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2010 PLAXTOL MUSIC FESTIVAL
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2010 PLAXTOL MUSIC FESTIVAL
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