Friday the 12th
of September 2008
at 12.00 noon

Lunchtime Recital

Lara Griffin: piano
Kay Gibson: flute

The programme for this short recital will include Lakeland Pictures and
the Suite in A for flute and piano by Armstrong Gibbs, and works by Debussy and John Ireland.  After the concert why not meet the performers at the:

1.00pm
Festival Lunch
£5.00

A Celebration of English Song

In the first part of the evening Michael Pilkington conducts a
Masterclass in the interpretation of 20th century English Song.

After the interval the recital will be given by singers from English
National Opera:
Carolyn Cook, Judith Douglas and Jane Powell accompanied by
Eric Withams: piano.

In addition to solo songs, duets and trios by Armstrong Gibbs the
programme may include works by Purcell, Handel, Sullivan, Vaughan Williams, Head, Walton and Britten. 

The Gibbs Trail
Meet on Church Green (where you may park your car) and enjoy a walk of a just less than 3 miles through the village, passing some of Gibbs’ former residences, his grave and commemorative plaque. Some of the walk will be on footpaths which may be muddy.  The walk will end close to The Griffin where you may wish to buy drinks and/or lunch

Festival ¼ Peal

Danbury Parish Church bell ringers are led by the
Master of the Tower, Michael Green. 
The ¼ peal on the 8 bells should last just over an hour.

Festival Concert

Lingwood Consort,
Director: Christopher Kingsley
Festival Strings
Leader: Robert Atchison
Organ: Paul Hagger
Piano: Olga Dudnik

Vivaldi:    Alla Rustica
Handel:  Organ Concerto in G minor
Gibbs:    The Turning Year
Vivaldi:     Gloria RV 589

London Piano Trio

Robert Atchison: violin    
Olga Dudnik: piano  
TBA: cello

     Armstrong Gibbs: Country Magic
  Armstrong Gibbs: Trio in D
  Mendelsshon: Trio in D Minor

Festival Evensong

The St John’s Singers
Director of Music: Christopher Kingsley
Organist: Paul Hagger
Rector: Canon Dr Graham Blyth

Gibbs:            Evening canticles
Gibbs: Hymn tune: Lingwood

Festival Supper

Come and sit down to a delicious supper with a glass of wine provided by Alan’s Kitchen. 
Mull over the events of the weekend and meet
some of the musicians who have performed in the festival.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and if you have
any special dietary requirements please make this clear when purchasing your ticket.