Calne Music & Arts Festival 2008

Calne Music & Arts Festival

3rd - 12th October 2008

FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2008
Event 1 - Marden House: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Private View and Opening of Festival
The Exhibition and Festival will be opened by Lt.Gen.Sir Peter Beale, familiar to many of our Festival- goers as the conductor of the Avebury Vocal Ensemble, formerly known as NUBISS, who gave such a brilliant performance in last year’s Festival. A Cambridge choral scholar, Peter trained as a medical doctor culminating in a career leading to senior medical officer of the British Armed Forces for which he was knighted. Wherever he served and when the care of his patients allowed, he formed, conducted and took part in choirs. For many years he has lived in Avebury.
Music to accompany the evening will be provided by the inimitable James Harpham on piano accompanied by Dorian Sutton on double bass.
Open only to patrons, sponsors and exhibiting artists. Please bring your invitation with you for a complimentary glass of wine.



English Perspectives 2008
Event 2 - The Kings Arms, Calne: 8.30pm - 11.00pm
Folk Music Session
Pete Causer on box, Jeff Brown on whistles, Torquil McInness on mandola together with friends from the Old Road Tavern, Chippenham, on fiddle, melodian and bodhrán. Do join them in making music on whatever instrument – all are welcome – or just come and listen and sing over a pint in a friendly atmosphere. Incidentally, you may have seen Pete Causer performing in Larkrise to Candleford.
Admission free


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