SOUTHREPPS CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
St James Church and Village Hall, Southrepps, Norfolk
15-17 July 2011

This summer, the tranquil village of Southrepps, a mile from the North Norfolk coast, hosts its second Classical Music Festival. Internationally renowned artists present another programme of song, opera and chamber music.

For those who like a more hands-on experience, a workshop and a gala concert provide the opportunityto perform alongside professionals in the beautiful setting of the St James Church.

With the outstanding hospitality of The Vernon Arms, and a wealth of other hostelries nearby, it promises to be another memorable weekend.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTORS

Ben Johnson

Ben is one of the UK’s leading young tenors. In 2008 he won First Prize in the prestigious Kathleen Ferrier Awards, the first outright male winner for 13 years. In 2010 Ben made his debuts with the Opéra de Lyon, Novice Billy Budd in a new production at Glyndebourne, and Haydn’s Harmoniemesse at the Aldeburgh Festival. He is a member of the prestigious Radio 3 New Generation Artists Scheme, and is in demand as an oratorio soloist around the UK and Europe.

Tom Primrose

Since leaving Oxford in 2006, Tom has split his time between conducting, playing and teaching, and has been Organ Scholar at Norwich Cathedral. His experience as a choral director ranges from the professional concert platform to community projects. He has toured in both the UK and Europe and recordings have received critical acclaim. As an accompanist, he has worked with some of the leading young singers of his generation. He returned to London to The Royal Academy of Music in September 2010 but keeps in touch with Norfolk through the UEA Choir.

Daniel Goode

Daniel is a recipient of multiple LAMDA ( London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) gold medals. He has worked in many theatre roles as producer and performer, most notably directing ’Allo ‘Allo and Jack and the Beanstalk. He has played many leading roles, including Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, Fagin in Oliver, Dandini in Cinderella at the Harlow Playhouse, and numerous Gilbert & Sullivan roles.

Visiting Artists:

The Busch Ensemble

Sarah-Jane Davies

Susanna Hurrell

Benedict Nelson

For more information: Southrepps Classical Music Blog

Acknowledgements:

The Southrepps Classical Music Festival gratefully acknowledges the financial support and assistance of The Edith Murphy Foundation, The Vernon Arms Public House, Southrepps Village Hall Committee, Southrepps Village Fayre Committee and all the families in Southrepps who are hosting our visiting singers and players.