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| 2009 Programme
2009 Programme
| Event 1 | Thursday 27 August 2009 at 7.30pm
Dydd Iau 27 Awst 2009 am 7.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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OPENING CONCERT
Amy Dickson saxophone Alexandra Wood violin Tom Hankey violin Presteigne Festival Orchestra George Vass conductor
Benjamin Britten Prelude and Fugue for 18-part string orchestra, Op 29 Peter Sculthorpe Djilile John McCabe Les martinets noirs Martin Butler Concerto for soprano saxophone and string orchestra World premiere of a Presteigne Festival Commission Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Serenade in C for string orchestra, Op 48
Tickets: £18 reserved | £15 unreserved | £5 student
Tocynnau: £18 wedi'l cadw | £15 heb ei chadw | £5 myfyrwyr
This event ends at approximately 9.30pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 9.30pm
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| Event 2 | Friday 28 August 2009 at 11.00am
Dydd Gwener 28 Awst 2009 am 11.00am
Assembly Rooms, Presteigne
Yr Ystrafelloedd Cynnull, Llanandras
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A BUCKETFUL OF IAN WHYBROW STORIES
Ian Whybrow is one of our most popular children's writers, among the top ten most-read in Britain. He has written over a hundred books. 2009 marks the tenth anniversary of the publication of Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs (now a much-loved TV series). The best part of a million copies of a Harry book were given free to children starting school this year, throughout the UK. To celebrate twenty years of a mission to encourage children to read for fun, Ian will be taking a light-hearted look back at what inspired him to write some of his favourite books. A family event, suitable for accompanied children aged 6 upwards
Tickets: £1 children | £6 adults
Tocynnau: £1 plentyn | £6 oedolion
Limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 12.30pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 12.30pm
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| Event 3 | Friday 28 August 2009 at 11.00am
Dydd Gwener 28 Awst 2009 am 11.00am
St Michael's Church, Discoed
Eglwys Sant Mihangel, Disgoed
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POETRY IN DISCOED
Pet Sounds with Nigel Lawrence With his poem The Day My Goldfish Joined Friends of the Earth described as 'a masterpiece of comic surrealism', Nigel Lawrence returns to St Michael's to give a lively performance of this and many other of his award winning poems. Be prepared to be both entertained and moved. And you'll never look at a rabbit in the same way again.
Tickets: £6 unreserved
Tocynnau: £6 heb ei chadw
Limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 12.00pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 12.00pm
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| Event 4 | Friday 28 August 2009 at 2.30pm
Dydd Gwener 28 Awst 2009 am 2.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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STAR PRELUDES
Alexandra Wood violin Gretel Dowdeswell piano
Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata in A minor, Op 23 Huw Watkins Romance John McCabe Star-Preludes Huw Watkins Tarantella Maurice Ravel Violin Sonata
Tickets: £10 unreserved | £4 student
Tocynnau: £10 heb ei chadw | £4 myfyrwyr
This event ends at approximately 3.30pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 3.30pm
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| Event 5 | Friday 28 August 2009 at 4.30pm
Dydd Gwener 28 Awst 2009 am 4.30pm
Arkwright Hall, Kinsham
Neuadd Arkwright, Kinsham
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THE INSPIRATION OF DREAMS
What part do dreams and the unconscious play in the creation of music? Composers David Matthews and James Francis Brown attempt an answer, drawing on their own experience and evidence from other composers of the past three centuries.
Tickets: £6 unreserved
Tocynnau: £6 heb ei chadw
Limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 5.30pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 5.30pm
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Friday 28 August 2009 at 6.15pm
Dydd Gwener 28 Awst 2009 am 6.15pm
Assembly Rooms, Presteigne
Yr Ystrafelloedd Cynnull, Llanandras
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COMPOSERS IN CONVERSATION I
Composer Adrian Williams in conversation with chief music critic of The Birmingham Post, Christopher Morley. Williams introduces his new string quartet, to be heard this evening.
Free admission to ticket holders for EVENTS 6 or 7 This event ends at approximately 6.45pm
Mynediad am ddim i ddalwyr tocynnau ar gyfer DIGWYDDIADAU 6 a 7 Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 6.45pm
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| Event 6 | Friday 28 August 2009 at 7.00pm
Dydd Gwener 28 Awst 2009 am 7.00pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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CARDUCCI QUARTET
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in D, Op 50 No 6, The Frog Adrian Williams String Quartet No 4 World premiere of a Presteigne Festival commission Maurice Ravel String Quartet in F
Tickets: £15 reserved | £12 unreserved | £5 student
Tocynnau: £15 wedi'l cadw | £12 heb ei chadw | £5 myfyrwyr
This event ends at approximately 9.00pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 9.00pm
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| Event 7 | Friday 28 August 2009 at 9.30pm
Dydd Gwener 28 Awst 2009 am 9.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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LATE NIGHT SAX
Zephirus Saxophone Quartet
Michael Torke July Ian Wilson So Softly Jean Françaix Petit Quatuor pour saxophones Steve Martland new work World premiere of a Presteigne Festival commission Richard Rodney Bennett Saxophone Quartet Steve Reich New York Counterpoint
Tickets: £10 unreserved
Tocynnau: £10 heb ei chadw
This event ends at approximately 10.30pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 10.30pm
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| Event 8 | Saturday 29 August 2009 at 11.30am
Dydd Sadwrn 29 Awst 2009 am 11.30am
St Mary's Church, Kinnerton
Eglwys y Santes Fair, Cinrtwn
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SUITES AND JOURNEYING SONGS
Gemma Rosefield cello
Johann Sebastian Bach Suite in C, BWV1009 David Matthews Journeying Songs, Op 95 First Welsh performance of a Presteigne Festival co-commission David Knotts new work World premiere Benjamin Britten Solo Cello Suite No 3, Op 87
Tickets: £9 unreserved | £4 student
Tocynnau: £9 heb ei chadw | £4 myfyrwyr
Limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 12.30pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 12.30pm
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| Event 9 | Saturday 29 August 2009 at 2.30pm
Dydd Sadwrn 29 Awst 2009 am 2.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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IN MY CRAFT OR SULLEN ART
Carducci Quartet James Gilchrist tenor
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in D, Op 20 No 4 Huw Watkins In my craft or sullen art for tenor and string quartet Leos Janacek String Quartet No 1, Kreutzer Sonata
To be recorded by BBC Radio 3 for broadcast at a later date
Tickets: £10 unreserved | £4 student
Tocynnau: £10 heb ei chadw | £4 myfyrwyr
This event ends at approximately 3.30pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 3.30pm
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| Event 10 | Saturday 29 August 2009 at 4.30pm
Dydd Sadwrn 29 Awst 2009 am 4.30pm
Assembly Rooms, Presteigne
Yr Ystrafelloedd Cynnull, Llanandras
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HAYDN ON FILM
Some rare rehearsal footage of the Philharmonia Orchestra under their former music director, Christoph von Dohnanyi, in one of Haydn's best-loved late period symphonies - No 88 in G. The rehearsal is followed by a complete performance of the symphony's finale. Introduced by Barrie Gavin.
Free admission, but advance booking required due to limited availability. This event ends at approximately 5.30pm
Am ddim, ond rhaid archebu tocynnau ymlaen llaw gan fod lleoedd yn gyfyngedig. Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 5.30pm
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Saturday 29 August 2009 at 6.45pm
Dydd Sadwrn 29 Awst 2009 am 6.45pm
Assembly Rooms, Presteigne
Yr Ystrafelloedd Cynnull, Llanandras
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COMPOSERS IN CONVERSATION II
Musical polymath Geraint Lewis in conversation with John McCabe, Cecilia McDowall and composer-in-residence Huw Watkins about their pieces in this evening's concert and about the importance and magnificence of Haydn's late settings of the mass.
Free admission to ticket holders for EVENT 11 This event ends at approximately 7.15pm
Mynediad am ddim i ddalwyr tocynnau ar gyfer DIGWYDDIAD 11 Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 7.15pm
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| Event 11 | Saturday 29 August 2009 at 7.30pm
Dydd Sadwrn 29 Awst 2009 am 7.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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LAUDATE
Pippa Goss soprano Catherine King mezzo-soprano James Gilchrist tenor Michael Bundy bass Richard Watkins horn City of Canterbury Chamber Choir Presteigne Festival Orchestra George Vass conductor
John McCabe Red Leaves Huw Watkins Nocturne for horn and small orchestra Cecilia McDowall Laudate Joseph Haydn Mass in C, Hob XXII / 9, Mass in Time of War
Tickets: £19 reserved | £16 unreserved | £5 student
Tocynnau: £19 wedi'l cadw | £16 heb ei chadw | £5 myfyrwyr
This event ends at approximately 9.30pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 9.30pm
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Sunday 30 August 2009 at 11.00am
Dydd Sul 30 Awst 2009 am 11.00am
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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FESTIVAL EUCHARIST
Rev Stephen Hollinghurst celebrant City of Canterbury Chamber Choir Edward Kemp-Luck organ George Vass conductor
Cecilia McDowall Introit: I have done what was mine to do William Mathias Missa Aedis Christi, Op 92 John McCabe The Evening Watch William Harris Faire is the heaven William Mathias Let the people praise thee, O God, Op 87
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| Event 12 | Sunday 30 August 2009 at 3.00pm
Dydd Sul 30 Awst 2009 am 3.00pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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FAMILY CONCERT WITH ZEPHIRUS
George Vass presents an exciting concert of music for saxophone quartet played by the talented members of Zephirus. This concert traces the history of the saxophone and its music and includes some amazing pieces by Jonathan Dove, Dmitri Shostakovich, Steve Martland, Steve Reich and Michael Torke. There will also be lots of musical fun and games for all the family to enjoy.
Suitable for accompanied children aged 6 upwards
Tickets: £1 children | £6 adults
Tocynnau: £1 plentyn | £6 oedolion
This event ends at approximately 4.00pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 4.00pm
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| Event 13 | Sunday 30 August 2009 at 4.45pm
Dydd Sul 30 Awst 2009 am 4.45pm
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Leintwardine
Eglwys y Santes Fair Fadlen, Leintwardine
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THE CARDUCCIS AT LEINTWARDINE
Carducci Quartet
Joseph Haydn String Quartet in E flat, Op 33 No 2, The Joke David Matthews String Quartet No 11, Op 108 Béla Bartók String Quartet No 4, Sz91
Tickets: £10 unreserved | £4 student
Tocynnau: £10 heb ei chadw | £4 myfyrwyr
Limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 5.45pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 5.45pm
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| Event 14 | Sunday 30 August 2009 at 7.30pm
Dydd Sul 30 Awst 2009 am 7.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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HORN TRIOS AND HAYDN FANTASIES
Alexandra Wood violin Richard Watkins horn Huw Watkins piano
James Francis Brown, Peter Fribbins, John Hawkins, David Matthews, Alan Mills, Matthew Taylor and Hugh Wood Haydn Fantasies for John McCabe World premiere of seven new piano pieces to celebrate John McCabe's 70th birthday Robert Schumann Adagio and Allegro in A flat, Op 70 Huw Watkins Horn Trio Colin Matthews Chaconne with Chorale and Moto Perpetuo Colin Matthews Capriccioletto and Omaggio Johannes Brahms Horn Trio in E flat, Op 40
Tickets: £15 reserved | £12 unreserved | £5 student
Tocynnau: £15 wedi'l cadw | £12 heb ei chadw | £5 myfyrwyr
There will be two intervals at this event This event ends at approximately 9.45pm
Bydd dwy egwyl yn ystod y digwyddiad hwn Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 9.45pm
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| Event 15 | Monday 31 August 2009 at 11.00am
Dydd Llun 31 Awst 2009 am 11.00am
Wentes Meadow, Presteigne
Dôl Wente, Llanandras
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WILD ABOUT NATURE
Suzie Fraser from the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust leads an exhilarating outdoor session for children of all ages. There will be a wildlife quiz, an opportunity to make props for wildlife games and a chance to learn about 'the masked bandit' - the polecat and other mustelids including weasels and stoats. Book early to make sure you enjoy the fun! A family event, suitable for accompanied children of all ages
Tickets: £1 children | £6 adults
Tocynnau: £1 plentyn | £6 oedolion
Limited availability, early booking recommended In association with the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust This event ends at approximately 12.30pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Mewn cysylltiad ag Ymddiriedolaeth Bywyd Gwyllt Sir Faesyfed Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 12.30pm
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| Event 16 | Monday 31 August 2009 at 11.30am
Dydd Llun 31 Awst 2009 am 11.30am
St Michael's Church, Discoed
Eglwys Sant Mihangel, Disgoed
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VIRTUOSO VIOLIN AT DISCOED
Alexandra Wood violin
Johann Sebastian Bach Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001 Peter Sculthorpe Irkanda I Huw Watkins Partita for solo violin Béla Bartók Sonata for solo violin
Tickets: £9 unreserved | £4 student
Tocynnau: £9 heb ei chadw | £4 myfyrwyr
Limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 12.30pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 12.30pm
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| Event 17 | Monday 31 August 2009 at 2.30pm
Dydd Llun 31 Awst 2009 am 2.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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FALLING ANGELS
Gemma Rosefield cello Gretel Dowdeswell piano
Felix Mendelssohn Variations Concertantes, Op 17 Huw Watkins Cello Sonata Ludwig van Beethoven Cello Sonata in C, Op 102 No 1 Cecilia McDowall Falling Angels Bohuslav Martinu Variations on a theme of Rossini
Tickets: £10 unreserved | £4 student
Tocynnau: £10 heb ei chadw | £4 myfyrwyr
This event ends at approximately 3.30pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 3.30pm
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| Event 18 | Monday 31 August 2009 at 4.30pm
Dydd Llun 31 Awst 2009 am 4.30pm
Meet at St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Byddwn yn cyfarford yn Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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AROUND THE BUILDINGS OF PRESTEIGNE
An historical walk with Duncan James
This event focuses on the historic buildings of Presteigne. The morning will consist of a guided tour of the town to view the many fascinating houses that range in date from the late-medieval period. Also to be considered are the development and layout of this border town and its history. Duncan James is a local buildings historian specialising in the study of vernacular architecture.
Tickets: £6 unreserved
Tocynnau: £6 heb ei chadw
Limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 6.00pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 6.00pm
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Monday 31 August 2009 at 6.45pm
Dydd Llun 31 Awst 2009 am 6.45pm
Assembly Rooms, Presteigne
Yr Ystrafelloedd Cynnull, Llanandras
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COMPOSERS IN CONVERSATION III
Geraint Lewis in conversation with Artistic Director George Vass, and composers David Matthews and Huw Watkins about this evening's programme and other musical matters.
Free admission to ticket holders for EVENT 19 This event ends at approximately 7.15pm
Mynediad am ddim i ddalwyr tocynnau ar gyfer DIGWYDDIAD 19 Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 7.15pm
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| Event 19 | Monday 31 August 2009 at 7.30pm
Dydd Llun 31 Awst 2009 am 7.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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JAMES GILCHRIST IN RECITAL
James Gilchrist tenor Huw Watkins piano
Benjamin Britten Six Hölderlin Fragments, Op 61 Sally Beamish Four songs from Hafez Nicola LeFanu Two Auden Songs Huw Watkins Three Auden Settings Lennox Berkeley Songs from the Chinese, Op 78 Robin Holloway This is just to say, Op 32
Tickets: £15 reserved | £12 unreserved | £5 student
Tocynnau: £15 wedi'l cadw | £12 heb ei chadw | £5 myfyrwyr
This event ends at approximately 9.30pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 9.30pm
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| Event 20 | Tuesday 1 September 2009 at 11.00am
Dydd Mawrth 1 Medi 2009 am 11.00am
Village Hall, Titley
Neuadd y Pentref, Titley
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STEPHEN JOHNSON ON HAYDN
Joseph Haydn has been justly described as 'the most neglected of all the truly great composers'. While a handful of works have always been cherished, the scale and breadth of his originality still seems to be appreciated by relatively few. Stephen Johnson looks closely at some of Haydn's finest and most characteristic works, and argues that without his pioneering example the achievements of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahmsand even Wagner might have been profoundly different.
Tickets: £6
Tocynnau: £6
Limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 12.30pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 12.30pm
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| Event 21 | Tuesday 1 September 2009 at 2.00pm
Dydd Mawrth 1 Medi 2009 am 2.00pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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PIANO IN THE AFTERNOON
Gretel Dowdeswell piano
Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata in G minor, Op 49 No 1 Philip Cashian Six pieces after paintings by Ben Hartley Huw Watkins Four Spenser Pieces John McCabe Study No 9: Snowfall in Winter Maurice Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Tickets: £9 unreserved | £4 student
Tocynnau: £9 heb ei chadw | £4 myfyrwyr
This event ends at approximately 3.15pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 3.15pm
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| Event 22 | Tuesday 1 September 2009 at 3.30pm
Dydd Mawrth 1 Medi 2009 am 3.30pm
Meet at St Michael's Church, Discoed
Byddwn yn cyfarford yn Eglwys Sant Mihangel, Disgoed
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ON OFFA'S PATH I
A guided walk along Offa's Dyke led by Jim Saunders, author of Offa's Dyke - a journey in words and pictures. The walk will begin a short coach ride away; tea will be available upon arrival back at the newly refurbished church of St Michael, Discoed.
The wearing of stout shoes or walking boots is recommended. In aid of The Friends of St Michael's, Discoed.
Tickets: £7.50 unreserved
Tocynnau: £7.50 heb ei chadw
Very limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 5.00pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig iawn; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 5.00pm
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| Event 23 | Tuesday 1 September 2009 at 4.00pm
Dydd Mawrth 1 Medi 2009 am 4.00pm
Meet at St Michael's Church, Discoed
Byddwn yn cyfarford yn Eglwys Sant Mihangel, Disgoed
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ON OFFA'S PATH II
A guided walk along Offa's Dyke led by Liz Bunney, a Shropshire-based biologist working with the Forestry Commission's environmental education department. The walk will begin a short coach ride away; tea will be available upon arrival back at the newly refurbished church of St Michael, Discoed.
The wearing of stout shoes or walking boots is recommended. In aid of The Friends of St Michael's, Discoed.
Tickets: £7.50 unreserved
Tocynnau: £7.50 heb ei chadw
Very limited availability, early booking recommended This event ends at approximately 5.30pm
Lleoedd yn gyfyngedig iawn; argymhellir archebu'n gynnar Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 5.30pm
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Tuesday 1 September 2009 at 6.45pm
Dydd Mawrth 1 Medi 2009 am 6.45pm
Assembly Rooms, Presteigne
Yr Ystrafelloedd Cynnull, Llanandras
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COMPOSERS IN CONVERSATION IV
Huw Watkins talks about his Three Welsh Songs and Gabriel Jackson introduces his new Piano Concerto, scored for a Mozart-sized chamber orchestra. Geraint Lewis chairs the discussion.
Free admission to ticket holders for EVENT 24 This event ends at approximately 7.15pm
Mynediad am ddim i ddalwyr tocynnau ar gyfer DIGWYDDIAD 24 Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 7.15pm
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| Event 24 | Tuesday 1 September 2009 at 7.30pm
Dydd Mawrth 1 Medi 2009 am 7.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Presteigne
Eglwys Sant Andreas, Llanandras
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FESTIVAL FINALE
Gemma Rosefield cello Huw Watkins piano Presteigne Festival Orchestra George Vass conductor
Huw Watkins Three Welsh Songs for string orchestra Joseph Haydn Cello Concerto in C Gabriel Jackson Piano Concerto World premiere of a Presteigne Festival commission Joseph Haydn Symphony No 83 in G minor, La Poule
Tickets: £18 reserved | £15 unreserved | £5 student
Tocynnau: £18 wedi'l cadw | £15 heb ei chadw | £5 myfyrwyr
This event ends at approximately 9.30pm
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn gorffen am tua 9.30pm
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