2011 EAST FINCHLEY ARTS FESTIVAL
7th - 16th October
All Saints’ Church, Durham Rd, East Finchley, N2
Registered Charity: 1135374
Includes recitals by some outstanding young performers who were prize winners at this year’s North London Competitive Music Festival
East Finchley Arts
exists to promote Arts Events in East Finchley, North London,
particularly the annual East Finchley Arts Festival which is held in
October. It was founded by Geoffrey Hanson, the present Artistic
Director, in 1997, and the first Arts Festival was held in that year.
Performers include international, national & local talent.
Booking opens on Thursday 1st September.
Fri 7 | Sat 8 | Sun 9 | Mon 10 | Tues 11 | Wed 12 | Thurs 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16
Friday 7th October
6.30-8.30p.m.
Art Exhibition Private View
The exhibition of works by London and international artists will be open on evenings when concerts and events are held, and from 12 noon at weekends during the Festival.
In aid of North London Hospice
Saturday 8th October
12.30pm
Young Artists’ Recital given by winners of North London Festival
12.30pm Olivia Scheepers - violin; Yossi Zivoni – piano
Eleanor James – Soprano; accompanist tba
Tickets (unreserved) £5 – Snack Lunch available
7.30p.m.
Choral Highlights: Monteverdi to Ivor Novello
via Byrd, Rossini, Rheinberger, Franck, Faure, Seiber
LONDON RIPIENO SINGERS
with Sandra Smith - piano & organ
Conducted by Geoffrey Hanson
A programme both serious and light, exploring the choral repertoire from from Tudor times to the present day. It includes music by local composer James Drew-Edwards and Festival Director Geoffrey Hanson's Orpheus to words by Osbert Sitwell.
Tickets: Nave (reserved) £15; conc. £12 Aisles: (unreserved) £10 conc. £8
Sunday 9th October
7.30pm
Vivaldi’s Women
No! Not an exploration of Vivaldi's private life, but a recreation of his music as he would have heard it in Venice at the Ospedale della Pieta. An orphanage for girls, Vivaldi directed female performers both instrumental and choral and as with Vivaldi's Women, all parts from Soprano to Bass are sung by women. The programme will include the ever popular Gloria.
Tickets: Nave (reserved) £15; conc. £12 Aisles: (unreserved) £10 conc. £8
Monday 10th Oct
7.30pm
East Finchley Writers
For many years a group of local writers has met weekly to read and share thoughts on their work. They present a selection across many styles and genres to move, amuse and surprise you.
Admission free – Bucket collection for the North London Hospice
Tuesday 11th Oct
7.30pm
Florilegium: Father, Son & Godfather A programme of music by J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach & G.P. Telemann
Director: Ashley Solomon
-Baroque flute
Bojan Cicic -
Baroque violin
Reiko Ichise -
Viola da gamba
Terence
Charlston - harpsichord
Since their formation in 1991, Florilegium has become established as one of Britain’s most outstanding period instrumental ensembles. Their stylish and exciting interpretations and collaboration with some of the world’s finest musicians, both in concert and recordings, has led to a world wide audience.
Tickets: Nave (reserved) £15; conc. £12 Aisles: (unreserved) £10 conc. £8
Wednesday 12th Oct
7.30pm
Lute Song Recital: James Bowman & Dorothy Linell
A programme of lute songs entitled Time stands still sung by the internationally famous counter tenor, James Bowman drawn from the rich repertoire composed by Dowland, Tallis, Gibbons, Campian and others.
Followed by Supper – Catering by Amici Delicatessen
Tickets: Nave (reserved) £15; conc. £12 Aisles: (unreserved) £10 conc. £8 Supper Tickets £6; Pre-booked by Tues 11th Oct
Thursday 13th Oct
7.30pm
Wicked Women with Sunny Ormonde & Sara Coward
Lilian & Caroline of Radio 4s The Archers
Wicked Women is a delightfully funny celebration of outrageous women – real and fictional – throughout the centuries: from Cleopatra to Mae West; Lady Macbeth to Lady Bracknell. The show is a sparkling evening of sketches, poetry, prose and anecdote, plus revealing insights into Sara and Sunny’s life with the world’s longest running radio series, The Archers.
Tickets: Nave (reserved) £15; conc. £12 Aisles: (unreserved) £10 conc. £8
Friday 14th Oct
6pm
Early Evening Organ Music
Festival Director, Geoffrey Hanson, plays an hour's programme on the All Saints' Hunter/Bishop organ of music by Bach-Fantasia in G major, Franck- Choral in A minor and the first performance of his own Sonata for Organ.
Admission free
7.30pm
Two Poets – Fleur Adcock & Julian Stannard
Two lively poets of different generations and with contrasting but not incompatible styles read from their works. Fleur Adcock published a new book in 2010, and Julian Stannard's third collection was published this year.
Tickets: (unreserved) £10; conc. £8
Saturday 15th Oct
12.30pm
Young Artists’ Recital given by winners of the North London Music Festival
12.30pm Ariana Kashefi –’cello: David Malusa – piano
1.00pm Cecilia de Maria – Harp
Tickets: (unreserved) £5 – Snack Lunch available
7.30pm
Simon Purcell Trio with vocalist Anita Wardell
A warmly anticipated return visit of Simon's Jazz Trio, with BBC Jazz award singer Anita Wardell & Julian Seigel playing sax and bass clarinet. Recent performers at Ronnie Scott's Club, they present a range of combinations instruments and voice, some familiar, some less so, but all drawn from the Jazz tradition.
Tickets: Nave (reserved) £15 conc. £12 Aisles: (unreserved) £10; conc. £8
Sunday 16th Oct
7.30pm
Finchley Children’s Music Group
Musical Director: Grace Rossiter
This nationally famous group found its beginnings in East Finchley. Giving concerts of both choral and solo items, the group has become a Festival favourite.
Tickets: (unreserved) £10; conc. £8; under 18s £1
There is a special rate of £1 for under 18s. These special rate tickets cannot be pre booked but must be purchased at the Ticket Desk on the night of the event.