2nd to 5th May 2008
"Vaughan Williams in Spring"
A Festival
SUMMARY
2nd May 2008: "O Thou Transcendent" - a film directed by Tony Palmer, presented by the Director
3rd May 2008: "Vaughan Williams: The Pioneer" - a pre-concert talk by
Michael Kennedy, CBE
CATHEDRAL CONCERT:
A Sea Symphony
Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis
Overture, The Wasps
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Adrian Partington
Soprano: Judith Howarth
Bass: David Stout
4th May 2008: Cathedral Eucharist and Evensong
featuring music by Vaughan Williams
CATHEDRAL CONCERT
Saint Cecilia Singers present a programme of RVW's music
5th May 2008: "Down Ampney Day"
"Vaughan Williams: His passion for folk music"
a talk by Stephen Johnson from Radio Three
Tour of "Pilgrims", the house where RVW was born
(with lunch in the grounds)
SONG RECITAL
Iestyn Davies (Countertenor) will perform a programme
of RVW and other English composers
Both the talk and song recital will take place in
All Saints Church, Down Ampney
Tickets: Click here for details and to download a booking form