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Fri05Apr20197:30 pmSouthwell Minster
Launch concert
including announcement of the 2019 Festival programme
Followed by refreshmentsFriday 5th April, 7.30-9.00pm
Southwell Minster
Admission free -
Sat06Apr20191:00 pmThe State Chamber
Public masterclass
Young musicians supported by Awards for Young Musicians
coached by Southwell Festival Chamber SoloistsSaturday 6th April, 1.00- 3.00pm
The State Chamber
Admission free -
4:00 pmSouthwell Methodist Church
Festival Q&A
Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth and Associate Artistic Director Jamie Campbell answer questions about the Festival and the 2019 programmeSaturday 6th April, 4.00-5.00pm
Southwell Methodist Church
Admission free -
7:30 pmSouthwell Minster
Solo and chamber music concert
Southwell Festival Chamber Soloists
and young musicians supported by
Awards for Young MusiciansSaturday 6th April, 7.30-9.00pm
Nave, Southwell Minster
Tickets £15, under 18s free
Book online here
Patrons Dame Felicity Lott DBE, FRAM, FRCM. Harry Christophers CBE
Founder and Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth MA, DipRAM, ARAM
A company registered in England and Wales and limited by guarantee: no. 8361306. Registered charity no: 1153135
What people are saying
"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
https://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
https://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
https://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
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1691/
"Friday in the Old Theatre Deli stage area was a very special night. Thanks for arranging this extra concert."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:06:53+00:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1667/
"The Minster is an ideal base for the Festival. Great atmosphere and imaginative use of the space. State Chamber ideal for smaller scale recitals. Old Theatre has an enjoyable intimacy."
southwell music festival
2016-08-24T08:27:40+00:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1692/
"We have been privileged to hear an outstanding quality of music. The musicians, singers and soloists have given great pleasure to those who heard them. The whole weekend has been an opportunity to experience a variety of music performance. The standard has been first class."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:07:16+00:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1668/
“Anyone who doubted that conductor and Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth could possibly work such magic again must now feel certain that his supremely high standards of music-making are to be the hallmark of the Southwell Music Festival for the foreseeable future."
southwell music festival
2016-08-29T18:14:55+00:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/2016/
"The performances were all outstanding. I doubt if you could hear anything any better anywhere. The programmes were varied and interesting."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:07:41+00:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1669/
"A good choice of excellent but unusual music in both concerts attended, and excellent standards of performance by both musicians and singers."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:10:41+00:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1671/
"Old Theatre Deli was absolutely spellbinding, intimate and of international quality. Haydn Creation in the Minster was amazing and of such high quality."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:11:06+00:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1672/
"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:36:29+00:00
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
https://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 the way the Sung Eucharist was not so much a 'performance' as an integral part of the liturgy."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:11:27+00:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1673/
"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
https://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
https://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
https://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
https://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
https://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
https://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
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1658/
