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11th June 2025(3 events)
The English Haydn Piano Trio: Lunchtime Concert
12:30 11th June 2025
atThe English Haydn Piano Trio: Lunchtime Concert
12:30 - 13:30 11th June 2025
More InformationWednesday 11 June 2025
12:30pm
St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
English Haydn Piano Trio
Simon Standage: violin
Pavel Serbin: cello
Steven Devine: fortepianoHaydn: Piano Trio in E♭ major, Hob.XV:29
Haydn: Piano Trio in E♭ minor, Hob.XV:31, Jacob's Dream
Hummel: Piano Trio in E♭ major, Op.12Steven Devine, the conductor of the English Haydn Festival Orchestra, displays his talent on the fortepiano alongside Simon Standage, leader of the orchestra and Salomon String Quartet and musicologist Pavel Serbin, cello. Steven is the Principal Keyboard Player with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and also The Gonzaga Band, and performs regularly with many other groups around Europe.
Simon Standage is well known as a virtuoso violinist specialising in 17th and 18th-century music. Leader and soloist with the English Haydn Orchestra, he also fulfilled the same role for many years with the City of London Sinfonia.
Pavel Serbin is recognised for not only his orchestral and solo performances, but his passion for research into lost compositions of both Russian and European eighteenth century composers.
Tickets: £28 available HERE or telephone 07547 289704
The English Haydn Festival website: www.englishhaydn.com
English Haydn Festival
14:30 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
atEnglish Haydn Festival
14:30 - 22:00 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
More InformationLunchtime and Evening Classical Music concerts with period instrument performances.
Trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins and violinist Jennifer Pike feature as soloists this year with the period-instrument English Haydn Orchestra led by Simon Standage and conducted by Steven Devine. Lunchtime concerts include the Consone Quartet, and the English Haydn Piano Trio with cellist Pavel Serbin. The 'Grand Finale' evening presents Joseph Haydn's choral masterpiece, The Creation, with the Phoenix Singers and international renown soprano Ana Beard Fernandez, together with tenor Timothy Langston and bass Eugene Dillon Hooper, both currently engaged by Covent Garden Opera.
Crispian Steele-Perkins
19:30 11th June 2025
atCrispian Steele-Perkins
19:30 - 21:30 11th June 2025
More InformationWednesday 11 June 2025
7:30pm
St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
Eva Caballero: flute
Crispian Steele-Perkins: trumpet
English Haydn Orchestra
(period instruments)
Steven Devine: conductorHaydn: Symphony in D major, Hob.I:6, Le Matin
Haydn: Symphony in C major, Hob.I:7, Le Midi
Handel: Trumpet Concerto in D major, HWV.341
C.P.E. Bach: Flute Concerto in A major, H.438
Haydn: Symphony in G major, Hob.I:8, Le SoirPrince Paul Anton wanted to show off his orchestra to the Viennese aristocracy, and Haydn provided him with ideal material for doing so, amusing them with references to the times of day, including a depiction of the rising of the sun, that opens the triptych of symphonies in Le Matin and the sunset thunderstorm that brings it to a close in Le Soir.
Eva Caballero performs with London-based ensembles and a variety of orchestras, including The Sixteen, Gabrieli Consort & Players, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Armonico Consort.
After training at the Guildhall School of Music, Crispian Steele-Perkins became a member of the English National Opera, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the English Chamber Orchestra.
Tickets: £32 main nave, £28 Gallery, £22 side aisles (restricted viewing) available HERE or telephone 07547 289704
The English Haydn Festival website: www.englishhaydn.com
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12th June 2025(4 events)
English Haydn Festival
14:30 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
atEnglish Haydn Festival
14:30 - 22:00 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
More InformationLunchtime and Evening Classical Music concerts with period instrument performances.
Trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins and violinist Jennifer Pike feature as soloists this year with the period-instrument English Haydn Orchestra led by Simon Standage and conducted by Steven Devine. Lunchtime concerts include the Consone Quartet, and the English Haydn Piano Trio with cellist Pavel Serbin. The 'Grand Finale' evening presents Joseph Haydn's choral masterpiece, The Creation, with the Phoenix Singers and international renown soprano Ana Beard Fernandez, together with tenor Timothy Langston and bass Eugene Dillon Hooper, both currently engaged by Covent Garden Opera.
A Taste of Midsummer
10:30 12th June 2025
atA Taste of Midsummer
10:30 - 15:00 12th June 2025
More InformationJoin Kitchen Gardener, Sarah Smith-Roe, and Head Gardener, Ross Underwood, for a guided Garden Tour exploring the award-winning garden and one-acre kitchen garden with its bountiful summer produce.
This will be followed by a delicious, seasonally inspired tasting menu showcasing the best of Goldstone terroir & local artisanal food and drink.
Itinerary
10.30am – Guided Garden Tour
12.30pm – Seasonal tasting lunch
3.00pm – Finish
Diners will be seating together
The cost is £65.00 per person.
Click here to book.
RHS member receive a 20% discount on booking – must show valid RHS membership card.
Pathways are gravel and grass for the garden tour.
Disabled access for dining.
Or call 01630 661 202 or email enquiries@goldstonehall.com to book.
The Consone Quartet
12:30 12th June 2025
atThe Consone Quartet
12:30 - 13:30 12th June 2025
More InformationThursday 12 June 2025
7:30pm
St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
Agata Daraškaitė: violin
Magdalena Loth-Hill: violin
Elitsa Bogdanova; viola
George Ross: celloBeethoven: Quartet in F major, H34
Haydn: Quartet in D minor, Hob.III:76, Fifths
Schubert: Quartet in D minor, D810, Death and the MaidenSchubert's quartet in D minor, known as ‘Death and the Maiden’ has been called ‘one of the pillars of chamber music repertoire’.
The Beethoven Quartet numbered 34 in the Hess catalogue is a version of the Piano Sonata in e major, Op14, No.1.
These four talented musicians formed their quartet whilst studying at the Royal College of Music, London. They are dedicated to exploring and recreating the sound worlds of the Classical and Romantic string quartet repertoire through period performances.
Tickets: £28 available HERE or telephone 07547 289704
The English Haydn Festival website: www.englishhaydn.com
The Revolutionary Wind Machine
12:30 12th June 2025
atThe Revolutionary Wind Machine
12:30 - 13:30 12th June 2025
More InformationThursday 12 June 2025
12:30pm
St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
Mark Baigent: oboe
Cait Walker: oboe
Emily Worthington: clarinet
Fiona Mitchell: clarinet
Richard Bayliss: horn
Claire Penkey: horn
Robert Percival: bassoon
Catriona McDermid: bassoon
Simon Munday: trumpet
Rosie Moon: double bassBeethoven arr. Wenzl Sedlak: Fidelio Overture, Op.72
Haydn: Four Military Marches
Haydn arr. Josef Triebensee: Symphony in C major, Hob.I:97Josef Triebensee was a Bohemian composer and oboist who played in the Emperor's ‘Wind Band’. He made this interesting arrangement of Haydn's Symphony 97.
The Revolutionary Wind Machine led by Mark Baigent have become popular performers at the Festival with their unique interpretation of music from the 18th Century.
Tickets: £28 available HERE or telephone 07547 289704
The English Haydn Festival website: www.englishhaydn.com
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13th June 2025(3 events)
English Haydn Festival
14:30 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
atEnglish Haydn Festival
14:30 - 22:00 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
More InformationLunchtime and Evening Classical Music concerts with period instrument performances.
Trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins and violinist Jennifer Pike feature as soloists this year with the period-instrument English Haydn Orchestra led by Simon Standage and conducted by Steven Devine. Lunchtime concerts include the Consone Quartet, and the English Haydn Piano Trio with cellist Pavel Serbin. The 'Grand Finale' evening presents Joseph Haydn's choral masterpiece, The Creation, with the Phoenix Singers and international renown soprano Ana Beard Fernandez, together with tenor Timothy Langston and bass Eugene Dillon Hooper, both currently engaged by Covent Garden Opera.
The Consone Quartet & The Haydn Wind Band
12:30 13th June 2025
atThe Consone Quartet & The Haydn Wind Band
12:30 - 13:30 13th June 2025
More InformationFriday 13 June 2025
7:30pm
St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
Agata Daraškaitė: violin
Magdalena Loth-Hill: violin
Elitsa Bogdanova; viola
George Ross: cello
Eva Caballero: flute
Mark Baigent: oboe
Clare Penkey: horn
Richard Bayliss: horn
Mike Escreet: double bassHaydn arr. Wranitsky: Quartet, Op.71, No.1
Haydn: String Quartet in E♭ major, Hob.III:38, The Joke
Haydn arr. Wranitsky: Quartet, Op.71, No.2Paul Wranitsky studied at the Theology Faculty of the University of Olomouc, Czech Republic, and later in Vienna. From 1790, he conducted both royal Viennese theatre orchestras. He was highly respected by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven; the latter two preferred him as conductor of their new works. This is a rare opportunity to hear his arrangements of the first two of the first set of the ‘Apponyi’ Quartets for a wider group of players.
Haydn's Quartet nicknamed The Joke is the second of the six so-called ‘Russian Quartets’ of 1781.
Tickets: £28 available HERE or telephone 07547 289704
The English Haydn Festival website: www.englishhaydn.com
The English Haydn Orchestra performing music by J C Bach & Joseph Haydn
19:30 13th June 2025
atThe English Haydn Orchestra performing music by J C Bach & Joseph Haydn
19:30 - 21:30 13th June 2025
More InformationFriday 13 June 2025
7:30pm
St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
Jennifer Pike: violin
Agata Daraškaitė: violin
Pavel Serbin: cello
English Haydn Orchestra
on period instruments
Steven Devine: conductorHaydn: Symphony G minor, Hob.I:83, La Poule
Haydn: Cello concerto in C major, Hob.VIIb:1
J.C. Bach: Concertante for 2 violins and cello in G major W.C32
Haydn: Symphony in D major, Hob.I:73, La ChasseA great opportunity to hear a rarely performed Concertante by J.C. Bach along with the popular Haydn Cello concerto as well as 2 Haydn symphonies.
Violinist Jennifer Pike has taken the musical world by storm with her unique artistry and compelling insight into music from the Baroque to the present day.
Agata Daraškaitė enjoys a busy and varied performing career on both modern and period instruments.
Pavel Serbin is artistic director of the Pratum Integrum Orchestra and solo cellist of the Hofcapella Munchen Orchestra (Bavaria). His main research interests are history of Russian early music and biographies of Russian musicians of the pre-Glinkan era.
Tickets: £32 main nave, £28 Gallery, £22 side aisles (restricted viewing) available HERE or telephone 07547 289704
The English Haydn Festival website: www.englishhaydn.com
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14th June 2025(4 events)
English Haydn Festival
14:30 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
atEnglish Haydn Festival
14:30 - 22:00 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
More InformationLunchtime and Evening Classical Music concerts with period instrument performances.
Trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins and violinist Jennifer Pike feature as soloists this year with the period-instrument English Haydn Orchestra led by Simon Standage and conducted by Steven Devine. Lunchtime concerts include the Consone Quartet, and the English Haydn Piano Trio with cellist Pavel Serbin. The 'Grand Finale' evening presents Joseph Haydn's choral masterpiece, The Creation, with the Phoenix Singers and international renown soprano Ana Beard Fernandez, together with tenor Timothy Langston and bass Eugene Dillon Hooper, both currently engaged by Covent Garden Opera.
The English Haydn Orchestra performing music by J C Bach & Joseph Haydn
12:30 14th June 2025
atThe English Haydn Orchestra performing music by J C Bach & Joseph Haydn
12:30 - 13:30 14th June 2025
More InformationSaturday 14 June 2025
12:30pm
St Mary, Acton Round, nr. Bridgnorth
Jacqueline Ross: violin
Domenika Maszczynska: fortepianoHaydn: Violin Sonata in G major
Beethoven: Variations on Se vuol ballare from The Marriage of Figaro, WoO40
Haydn: Divertimento in C Maj, Hob.II:11Der Geburtstag
Mozart: Sonata in G major, K301
Beethoven: Sonata in E♭ major, Op.12, No.3Jacqueline Ross enjoys a unique and varied career performing on modern and period instruments. Born in New York., she began her studies with the legendary Joseph Fuchs at the Juillard School. Her solo recordings have been met with wide critical acclaim.
The English Haydn Festival website: www.englishhaydn.com
Rutter 'Gloria' - a celebration of English choral and instrumental works
19:00 14th June 2025
at Holy Trinity Church
Much WenlockRutter 'Gloria' - a celebration of English choral and instrumental works
19:00 - 21:30 14th June 2025
Holy Trinity ChurchMuch Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6EQMore InformationThe award-winning Shropshire choir, The Gallery Singers, present their summer concert on Saturday 14 June. This will be a fundraiser concert for Alzheimer’s Research UK charity and will also be the inaugural concert for the new organ at Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock. Singing the magnificent Gloria by John Rutter, as well as works by Vaughan Williams, Weelkes and Charles Wood, the singers are delighted to be joined by a 9-piece professional brass band, 2 percussionists and organ. The concert is also being supported by Clarkes Solicitors, Obsidian Analytics, Newport Rotary Lite and Telford Repro. Tickets are £15 and £8 for under 16s. Available from Clarkes Solicitors and Barker Healey Property in Newport, Croft Design and Linden Tree in Much Wenlock, as well as from choir members, from 07969 511590 and via facebook.com/thegallerysingers.
Shrewsbury Cantata Choir - Summer Concert
19:30 14th June 2025
at St Alkmund's Church, Shrewsbury
ShrewsburyShrewsbury Cantata Choir - Summer Concert
19:30 - 21:30 14th June 2025
More InformationShrewsbury Cantata Choir cordially invite you to their Summer concert on Saturday 14th June. 7.30pm at St Alkmunds Church.
The concert features Bob Chilcott’s ‘A Little Jazz Mass’, and two new arrangements from our own Gill Berry. We will also sing a selection of madrigals and part songs, accompanied by Catrina Lapage on piano, with percussion and double bass, under the baton of our wonderful Tony Coupe.
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15th June 2025(4 events)
English Haydn Festival
14:30 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
atEnglish Haydn Festival
14:30 - 22:00 11th June 2025 – 15th June 2025
More InformationLunchtime and Evening Classical Music concerts with period instrument performances.
Trumpeter Crispian Steele-Perkins and violinist Jennifer Pike feature as soloists this year with the period-instrument English Haydn Orchestra led by Simon Standage and conducted by Steven Devine. Lunchtime concerts include the Consone Quartet, and the English Haydn Piano Trio with cellist Pavel Serbin. The 'Grand Finale' evening presents Joseph Haydn's choral masterpiece, The Creation, with the Phoenix Singers and international renown soprano Ana Beard Fernandez, together with tenor Timothy Langston and bass Eugene Dillon Hooper, both currently engaged by Covent Garden Opera.
Saxaphone Quartet - Cae Glas Park, Oswestry
02:00 15th June 2025
atSaxaphone Quartet - Cae Glas Park, Oswestry
02:00 - 16:00 15th June 2025
More InformationOur free summer Bands in the Park programme continues with The Specky Saxes, a saxophone quartet playing toe tapping Jazz, Blues, Ragtime and well know American song-book classics. Bring your picnic baskets and enjoy an afternoon of music within the beautiful surroundings of Cae Glas Park.
Wicked! Outdoor Cinema experience
11:30 15th June 2025
at shrewsbury college
shrewsburyWicked! Outdoor Cinema experience
11:30 - 15:00 15th June 2025
More InformationJoin us for a Summer Outdoor Cinema Spectacular evening at Shrewsbury College on Sunday 15th June 2025, starting from 11:30 AM as we screen Wicked (U)
Get ready for a magical, feel-good experience as we present a special summer screening of the beloved musical Wicked! Grab your blankets, bring your friends and family, and dive into this enchanting outdoor cinema event. Sing along to your favourite songs, like "Defying Gravity" and "For Good," as Elphaba and Glinda take you on a journey through friendship, self-discovery, and the unforgettable charm of Oz.""""Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths."""
Musical Images of Life.
12:00 15th June 2025
atMusical Images of Life.
12:00 - 13:00 15th June 2025
More InformationSunday 15 June 2025
12noon
St Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
Ian Clarke: organ
Mozart: Fantasia in F minor, K608
Haydn: Pieces for musical clock
J.S. Bach: Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV542Ian Clarke will be performing on the wonderful Father Willis Organ that St Mary's Church is so fortunate to possess.
Ian studied as Organ Scholar at Trinity College Cambridge and has an active freelance career both as examiner for Associated Board of Royal School of Music and solo harpsichordist and organist.
Tickets: £20 available Ticket Source or telephone 07547 289704
The English Haydn Festival website: www.englishhaydn.com