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Christmas Concert
7:30 pmSouthwell Minster
Christmas is not complete without top quality choral singing and choirs don't come much better than the outstanding Southwell Festival Voices - the Festival's professional choir making their first Christmas appearance. The conductor is the Festival's Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth.

The programme is a celebration of Christmas through the ages in words and music: the music ranges from the mediaeval Hildegard of Bingen to Irving Berlin and includes a range of traditional carols too. The seasonal readings in poetry and prose are by leading TV and film actor David Oakes.

Tickets £20, £15, £10
www.southwellmusicfestival.com/onlinebooking
0115 989 5555
Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham or the Cathedral Shop, Southwell
BOOKING NOW OPEN

Generously supported by an anonymous donor and
Mr Geoffrey C Bond OBE DL LLD FSA

By kind permission of permission of the Cathedral Chapter

Southwell Festival Voices
Marcus Farnsworth
David Oakes

What people are saying

"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

2016-08-23T12:36:29+00:00

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/a-community-event-of-an-astoundingly-high-standard/

"Excellent choice of programmes. It was very good to hear live performances from such talented young musicians. Particularly impressed by...

2016-08-23T13:11:27+00:00

"Excellent choice of programmes. It was very good to hear live performances from such talented young musicians. Particularly impressed by the way the Sung Eucharist was not so much a 'performance' as an integral part of the liturgy."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1673/

"Excellent contributions from relatively young, energetic committed professionals. Good choice theme(s) - worked well. State Chamber has intimacy and impact."

2016-08-23T13:12:21+00:00

"Excellent contributions from relatively young, energetic committed professionals. Good choice theme(s) - worked well. State Chamber has intimacy and impact."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1674/

"Exceptional! Many of the performances were beyond words. It was a privilege to be part of this inaugural festival. Well...

2016-08-23T13:12:47+00:00

"Exceptional! Many of the performances were beyond words. It was a privilege to be part of this inaugural festival. Well done to Marcus, the artistes and to the organising committee."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1675/

"Energetic! Good choice of madrigals and music generally. Young performers who enjoyed it as much as the audiences"

2016-08-23T13:14:11+00:00

"Energetic! Good choice of madrigals and music generally. Young performers who enjoyed it as much as the audiences"

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1677/

Latest News

Welcome to the SixteenSeptember 13, 2017 - 6:53 am
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That Went Well!September 5, 2017 - 6:01 am
To judge by audience reaction, the 2017 Festival which closed on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August surpassed its predecessors in the quality of programming and performances. This is remarkable in view of the outstanding quality of previous Festivals. Music critic William Ruff, writing enthusiastically about the Festival in the Nottingham Post, summed up what we…
2017 Performer Profiles: Lonneke van StraalenAugust 24, 2017 - 8:45 am
No.7 – Lonneke van Straalen Associate Artistic Director Jamie Campbell introduces some of the outstanding performers taking part in the 2017 Southwell Music Festival. “We are thrilled to be welcoming violinist Lonneke van Straalen to Southwell Music Festival for the first time. 1) Who are you, where are you based, and what work do you…
2017 Performer Profiles: Suzie ThornAugust 23, 2017 - 5:15 pm
No.6 – Suzie Thorn Associate Artistic Director Jamie Campbell introduces some of the outstanding performers taking part in the 2017 Southwell Music Festival. “We are thrilled to be welcoming oboist Suzie Thorn to Southwell Music Festival for the first time. 1) Who are you, where are you based, and what work do you do? Hello,…
2017 Performer Profiles: Marta Fontanals-SimmonsAugust 23, 2017 - 12:30 pm
No.5 – Marta Fontanals-Simmons Associate Artistic Director Jamie Campbell introduces some of the outstanding performers taking part in the 2017 Southwell Music Festival. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Mezzo-Soprano Marta Fontanals-Simmons to Southwell Music Festival for the first time. 1) Who are you, where are you based, and what work do you do I am…

What people are saying

"The eyes of the musical world now need to be directed towards Southwell in August."

William Ruff

Nottingham Post

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:37:18+00:00

William Ruff

Nottingham Post

"The eyes of the musical world now need to be directed towards Southwell in August."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/the-eyes-of-the-musical-world-now-need-to-be-directed-towards-southwell-in-august/

"Excellent contributions from relatively young, energetic committed professionals. Good choice theme(s) - worked well. State Chamber has intimacy and impact."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:12:21+00:00

"Excellent contributions from relatively young, energetic committed professionals. Good choice theme(s) - worked well. State Chamber has intimacy and impact."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1674/

"...Southwell can already equal, even surpass, more established festivals."

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:37:56+00:00

Hugh Canning

The Sunday Times

"...Southwell can already equal, even surpass, more established festivals."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/southwell-can-already-equal-even-surpass-more-established-festivals/

"Exceptional! Many of the performances were beyond words. It was a privilege to be part of this inaugural festival. Well done to Marcus, the artistes and to the organising committee."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:12:47+00:00

"Exceptional! Many of the performances were beyond words. It was a privilege to be part of this inaugural festival. Well done to Marcus, the artistes and to the organising committee."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1675/

"The choir and orchestra were excellent. The soloists were inspirational and the interpretation of the music was masterful."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:49:49+00:00

"The choir and orchestra were excellent. The soloists were inspirational and the interpretation of the music was masterful."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1650/

"Energetic! Good choice of madrigals and music generally. Young performers who enjoyed it as much as the audiences"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:14:11+00:00

"Energetic! Good choice of madrigals and music generally. Young performers who enjoyed it as much as the audiences"

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1677/

"I must congratulate you on a faultless programme of events and of apparently seamless planning. I wish we'd been free to attend more events and will do so next year and all future years. Well done indeed!"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:54:46+00:00

I must congratulate you on a faultless programme of events and of apparently seamless planning.

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1658/

"A very special and memorable weekend"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:46:27+00:00

"A very special and memorable weekend"

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1683/

"Some of the best chamber performances I've ever heard - I speak as an experienced classical recording engineer. Wonderfully varied programmes, avoiding some of the 'usual suspects'."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:55:20+00:00

Some of the best chamber performances I've ever heard

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1659/

"The standard is extraordinarily high; the enthusiasm of the musicians completely infectious."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:50:49+00:00

"The standard is extraordinarily high; the enthusiasm of the musicians completely infectious."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1684/

"Very polished, well performed and most enjoyable."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:56:41+00:00

"Very polished, well performed and most enjoyable."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1660/

"Amazing, astounding, truly fabulous."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:51:16+00:00

"Amazing, astounding, truly fabulous."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1685/

we are still in Seventh Heaven!!

"The professionalism, energy and delight in playing together in a very well thought out programme, was evident. As sponsors we regard it as worth every penny - we are still in Seventh Heaven!!"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T12:57:55+00:00

"The professionalism, energy and delight in playing together in a very well thought out programme, was evident. As sponsors we regard it as worth every penny - we are still in Seventh Heaven!!"

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/we-are-still-in-seventh-heaven/

"Best festival ever attended. Joyful atmosphere."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:51:51+00:00

"Best festival ever attended. Joyful atmosphere."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1686/

"The whole festival was simply outstanding and I enjoyed every minute of it! The programmes were so well thought out and the performers' enthusiasm and wonderful playing and singing were SUPERB."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:05:05+00:00

"The whole festival was simply outstanding and I enjoyed every minute of it! The programmes were so well thought out and the performers' enthusiasm and wonderful playing and singing were SUPERB."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1664/

"Imaginative, beautiful, creative and performed to utter perfection."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T15:52:56+00:00

"Imaginative, beautiful, creative and performed to utter perfection."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1687/

"Outstanding choice of music - a rich variety. The quality of the performances was amazing - what a treat for little Southwell!"

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:05:35+00:00

"Outstanding choice of music - a rich variety. The quality of the performances was amazing - what a treat for little Southwell!"

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1665/

"So good to have different venues which all seemed so well kept and run."

southwell music festival

2016-08-24T08:26:24+00:00

"So good to have different venues which all seemed so well kept and run."

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1690/

"It was lovely to hear fresh young voices in the choir. I thought the quality of the performance was exceptionally good from the orchestra to soloists. The dynamics and interpretation of the Creation was excellent."

southwell music festival

2016-08-23T13:06:06+00:00

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1666/

"Aren't we lucky to have such great venues within easy reach of each other?"

southwell music festival

2016-08-24T08:26:49+00:00

"Aren't we lucky to have such great venues within easy reach of each other?"

http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1691/

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we are still in Seventh Heaven!!

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