THIS SCEPTERED ISLEFaversham Music Club are delighted to be hosting a mini-festival of music events in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
From choirs to classical guitar, operatic superstars to some of Kent’s finest young musicians, there’s something here for everyone!
TOADS on a TAPESTRY was written in 2015 by composer and Music Club chair, David Knotts as part of the nationwide celebration commemorating 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta. David collaborated with award-winning writer, John Gallas to create a musical extravaganza which explores the history of the Magna Carta through the voice of King John, his cynical raven, Gibbun and the voice of the Quill.
Stars of the operatic stage are joined by Faversham Voices, singers from King’s Junior School and Canterbury Christ Church University and the virtuoso players of the Assembly Project.
From Left to right: Nicole Tibbels, Alan Ewing & Susan Bickley [Photo credit: Julie Kim]
ROUND BRITAIN WHIZZMary Thorneloe – Flute & Dan Watts – Piano
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Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.
From the country gardens of Kent to the waters of the outer Hebrides, join Mary and Dan on a whistle-stop tour of the British Isles.
Photo credit: Alejandro Tamagno
Mika Curzon – recorder
Alana Griffiths Ennew – violin
Edward Hyde – trombone
Joe Netley – violin
Roberta Mak – piano
Oliver Moh – cello
Annabel Roberts – trumpet
Introduced by Maurice Caldon
Seven of Kent’s finest young musicians come together to celebrate the life and work of Elizabeth de la Porte, an inspirational performer and teacher. Elizabeth was a groundbreaking harpsichordist and early music specialist who lived in Faversham. Alongside her work at the Royal College of Music, Elizabeth taught in schools across Kent.
FIRST SUNDAY CONCERT
Award-winning guitarist, Michael Butten, has a particular interest in British guitar music and this programme brings together music from the court of Elizabeth I with music written during the reign of Elizabeth II.
Faversham Music Club’s First Sunday concerts happen on the first Sunday of each month and bring the finest musicians to play in the splendid surroundings of Faversham Assembly Rooms.
Expect some of the finest music making followed by tea. homemade cake and a chance to chat with the performer.
Tickets will be available to buy on the door at all events. If would you like to purchase tickets in advance for any of the concerts, please click on the link underneath the date and venue of each concert.
Faversham Music Club would like to thank the following organisations for their support for THIS SCEPTERED ISLE
Faversham Music Club is a registered charity no:261330
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Our work and the cost of promoting and putting on concerts is heavily reliant on the money we make from ticket sales. We abandoned out membership scheme due to the Covid pandemic, and this is under review for next season.
The complications of the global pandemic has affected many musicians very badly and we are keen that the club continues to flourish so that we can support musicians and enjoy their wonderful music making. If you would like to donate to the club to support the work we do, then please follow the simple link below: