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2008 Summer Festival Highlights  

 

     

Festival Royal Hall Gala Concert

Monday 21 July, 7.30pm

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Sir Neville Marriner conductor

Simone Lamsma violin

An exceptional Gala Concert by the world’s most famous chamber orchestra, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by its founder, Sir Neville Marriner in a rare UK appearance to celebrate 40 years of Festival music making in the Royal Hall.

Now in his 80s, Sir Neville Marriner is undoubtedly one of the great British conductors of today and his contribution to the world of music remains unsurpassed. Sir Neville and the Academy are joined in this celebratory concert by the brilliant Dutch violinist, Simone Lamsma, and first prize winner of the China International Violin Competition 2005.

 

Friends Champagne Reception with Sir Neville Marriner

All Friends of the Harrogate International Festival will be given the opportunity to book for this very special Gala concert in advance.  Tickets will include an exclusive invitation to a post-concert champagne reception. If you are not a Friend already, JOIN TODAY to ensure you can book your tickets in advance and be part of this memorable occasion.

 

 

 

 

 

Sir Neville Marriner

 
     
 

2008 Classical Highlights

  • Midori with Jonathan Biss and Johannes Moser
  • Czech National Symphony Orchestra with Libor Pesek
  • Pinchas Zukerman with his Zukerman ChamberPlayers
  • Black Dyke Band with Evelyn Glennie
  • John Lill
  • Young Musicians Series
 

  

Pinchas Zukerman

 
     
 

2008 Jazz Highlights

  • Clare Teal and the Ronnie Scott Orchestra with guest star Buddy Greco
  • Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans
  • Tom Baxter
  • Dave Rees-Williams Trio
  • Martin Taylor guitar with Alison Burns
 

Clare Teal

 
     
 

2008 World Music Highlights

  • Flamenco celebration with Pepa Molina & Company
  • Chinese multi-million album selling artist Sa Dingding
 

 Sa Dingding

Full details of event dates and venues coming soon!