21.15-22.30


TINE THING HELSETH JAZZ QUINTET


ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN HALL, £20 Tine Thing Helseth, trumpet Jarle Storlokken, guitar Aksel Jensen, bass


Erik Jokling Kleiva, drums Gunnar Flagstad, piano


Following last year’s


extraordinarily successful debut by the tenThing Brassensemble, Tine Thing Helseth returns to Chester with her Jazz Fusion Quintet, TTHQ, formed in 2010. Their appearance at the Festival will be their fi rst in the UK. They’ll take us on a journey through Bach, Piazzolla, Weill and Dave Brubeck via a number of surprising musical pathways; a beautifully contrasted, mellow and enjoyable evening and a perfect end to the day.


Supported by the Norwegian Embassy


Sarah Richmond 15.00-15.45


ABSOLUTION SAXOPHONE QUARTET


COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, £5


Anthony Brown, soprano saxophone


Jennifer Palfreyman, alto saxophone


Eleanor Pike, tenor saxophone


Fraser Johnstone, baritone saxophone


Tine Thing Pinna Outer ear


Absolution is the fi rst chamber group ever to win a full scholarship to study on the International Artist Diploma Course at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Brilliant exponents of their instruments, they’ll perform extracts from the major sax quartets of Desenclos and Dubois alongside enticing arrangements of music by Dvořák, Gershwin and Piazzolla.


SUNDAY 8TH JULY 14.00-14.45


SARAH RICHMOND, MEZZO SOPRANO AND JONATHAN FISHER, PIANO


ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN HALL, £5


This award-winning singer from Northern Ireland, currently studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, will sing beautiful songs by Brahms, Schumann and Strauss. On hearing Sarah famous soprano Barbara Bonney declared “You’ve got it all”. A lovely way to start a summer Sunday afternoon.


16.00-16.45


MARI POLL, VIOLIN AND JENNIFER HUGHES, PIANO


ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN HALL, £5


This wonderful young Estonian violinist and her talented British partner formed their duo in 2006 and achieved success at UK and International competitions. Still at the Royal College of Music in London, Mari was chosen by EMI Classics to be in the fi rst release of their prestigious Digital Debut Series. Their programme will include the music of Salonen, Bartok and Korngold.


17.00-17.45


GABRIELLA JONES, VIOLIN LILYA TYMCHYSHYN, VIOLA WILLIAM ROBERTSON, CELLO ELEANOR DODDFORD, OBOE


COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, £5


Senior students from Manchester’s prestigious Chetham’s School of Music round up our daytime events with a Phantasy by Benjamin Britten and Mozart’s Oboe Quartet.


20.00-22.00


SARAH FOX, SOPRANO AND JAMES BURTON, PIANO


ASSEMBLY ROOM, TOWN HALL, £20


Cabaret – an evening of Cole Porter and the Great American Songbook


Sarah Fox, recognised as one of the fi nest and most versatile English singers to emerge during the last decade, takes us to the world of Broadway Musical Theatre and Hollywood Musicals. Following on from her acclaimed BBC Prom performances with the John Wilson Orchestra, Sarah gives us a glorious evening of hit songs such as ‘Anything Goes’, ’In the Still of the Night’, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, ‘Ev’ry Time You Say Goodbye’ and ‘Brush Up Your Shakespeare’ to name but a few – a perfect wind down at the end of a busy musical weekend.


Let’s hear it Café Bar provided by The Coach House – Offi cial Hub of Chester Summer Music Festival 2012


The Let’s hear it Café Bar is situated within the heart of the Let’s hear it festival venue. Why not drop in for a drink or perhaps a little bite to eat? The perfect place to sit and relax in between those fantastic ‘bite-size’ concerts in the Let’s hear it programme.


Got more time on your hands and fancy more of a hearty meal? Then why not pop across the road to the Offi cial Hub of Chester Summer Music Festival 2012 – The Coach House – where we can offer you an award winning meal!


Music Festival ticket holders receive 15% off their food bill. What are you waiting for?


schester


ummer music festival 30/06 –12/07 2012


Chester Festival Concert with RLPO and Vasily Petrenko / Cries of London / Tine Thing Helseth Quintet / Yijie Shi / Muzsikás and Mária Petrás / Arthur Jeffes / Vilde Frang / Gallicantus / and many more...


www.chesterfestivals.co.uk / 0845 241 7868


LETS HEAR IT musical pleasure


Opening hours:


Sat 10.00am – 4.30pm Sun 1.00pm – 5.30pm


The Coach House Inn, Lobule BIG sing


Over 1,000 voices will be bringing Chester alive with song over the fi rst weekend of the Chester Summer Music Festival.


This year it has been extended to a weekend, with 6 singing workshops, a Gospel- themed sing-a-long, a community opera, and choirs showcasing there talent on the city streets - there’s something for anyone who loves to sing.


On Saturday, choirs from all over the region will be performing in the city centre from 10.00am – 3.30pm and on Sunday a newly commissioned community opera, “The Chester Giants”, featuring community and schools, can be seen at the Amphitheatre at 1pm and 4pm.


The BIG GOSPEL CONCERT! led by Tyndale Thomas MBE


Saturday, 30th June Assembly Room, Town Hall 7.30pm Tickets £9.00, Children 16 and under Free


Love Gospel music? Want to have a go yourself? Then why not come along to the BIG CONCERT, a massed sing-a-long which this year takes a gospel theme. Tyndale has performed with the best –


Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Jesse Dixon and now wants to add you to his list! This is a great way to let your hair down and sing your heart out!


#CHESTERMUSICFEST #LETSHEARIT


Get involved in the BIG SING! 1.30pm-3.00pm


Saturday 30th June 9.45am-11.45am


Barbershop Singing Taster Session with Denise Ireland St. Mary’s Centre, £5 (30 participants)


This is barbershop but not as you know it. If you love to sing why not come along and try out this different way of using traditional harmonies with new pop songs.


A fun workshop suitable for all levels of ability and experience and no requirement to read music.


9.45am-11.45am Rock Choir Taster Session with Kathryn Jones Assembly Room, Town Hall, £5 (30 participants)


Rock Choir is known across the UK for their pop, Motown & gospel singing and this workshop introduces you to a typical Rock Choir session. By the end of the 2 hours you will have learnt a song and be confi dent singing in 3 part harmony. It’s perfect for those who love to sing their hearts out as well as those who have never sung outside the shower before!


A fun workshop suitable for all levels of ability and experience and no requirement to read music.


Songs and Games from Far Away: Singing Adventures for Children and Families with An Croenen


St. Mary’s Centre, £2 per child/Adults free (35 children & accompanying adults)


Join us for a magical afternoon of singing songs from far away. Families will learn songs in other languages from Japanese to Ghanaian and the games that go with these songs. A great way to spend an afternoon with the family.


A fun family focused workshop suitable for all levels of ability and experience and no requirement to read music, suitable for all children, especially 7-12 year olds.


4.00pm-5.30pm


Cries of London Workshop 1 St. Mary’s Centre, £10 (30 participants)


Following their appearance on the streets during the BIG SING! Cries of London’s fi rst workshop relates to their programme in Let’s Hear It! on 7th July (see overleaf). This is a rare opportunity for you to enhance your skills in unaccompanied ensemble singing. You will work on 3 songs from their repertoire covering Renaissance music, traditional and popular songs.


This workshop is suitable for all singers and an ability to read music would be an advantage.


39 Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HQ Tel: 01244 351900


info@coachhousechester.co.uk www.coachhousechester.co.uk


Sunday 1st July 11.00am-12.00pm


Cries of London Workshop 2 St. Mary’s Centre, £7.50 (30 participants)


In this second workshop from Cries of London, you will work on 2 close harmony pieces based on the music from their programme of madrigals and motets being performed in their evening concert later on the same day at St Mary’s Centre (see page 6). Another great opportunity to work with professional artists performing in the main festival.


These workshops are suitable for all singers and an ability to read music would be an advantage.


12.30pm-3.30pm


Tips for Improving Your Choir’s Performance with Mervyn Cousins St. Mary’s Centre, £15.00 (8 participants)


Mervyn Cousins, world-renowned choral director, conductor & teacher, leads a practical, ‘hands-on’ workshop covering a wide range of directing skills, including conducting technique, repertoire choice, use of the voice, fun vocal exercises and building a choir. If you lead a choir this is a must!


Ideal for choral conductors and leaders of all vocal ensembles, and for singers interested in learning about the other side of the conducting stand.


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