July/August 2013


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Magical festival of music


THE third Music@Malling Festival promises a special and memorable series of events with an even wider range of magical musical treats.


Running from Thursday to Sunday, September 26 to 29, the festival will bring international artists to historical venues in and around West Malling.


This year’s event celebrates the centenary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, and the composers that inspired him, and will be working with English National Ballet in a groundbreaking outreach project with local schools.


This will culminate in a performance of Stravinsky’s the Soldier’s Tale for hundreds of local schoolchildren at St Mary’s Church, West Malling. A special floor will be laid for the occasion which will feature a principle dancer from the ballet company with Chamber Domaine and narrator Matthew Sharp.


Each festival provides contemporary music alongside the standard classics and this year will include Estonian composer Arvo Part and the young composer Mark Simpson, alongside music by Mozart, Mahler/Schubert and Schumann.


The festival also includes Eynsford Concert Band, jazz from James Pearson, artistic director of Ronnie Scott’s in London, and master classes for regional young musicians.


Internationally-renowned artist Graham Clarke will be displaying some of his work during the festival and there will be a chance to meet him on Saturday 28th at 7pm when he will give a talk laced with his special brand of humour.


The festival’s artistic director Thomas Kemp said: "Britten was a great performer and his favourite composers - Schubert, Mahler, Schumann, Mozart - are featured alongside his own compositions. Like Britten, Mark Simpson is a fantastic instrumentalist and composer who uniquely won the BBC Young Musician of the Year as both a clarinettist and composer. A rising star in the music world, this will be a fantastic chance to hear his music and watch him perform. Arvo Pärt is one of the world's most celebrated contemporary composers and his In Memoriam Benjamin Britten is a starting point for an exploration of his instrumental music.”


Dedicated to building exciting new audiences, Music@Malling offers free tickets to all events to under 21s.


See inside for programme details and booking form.


Monthly meeting of Kings Hill U3A Take a walk for charity


U3As are self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operatives for older people no longer in full time work, providing opportunities for their members to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun.


If you would like to join the U3A – or just find out more-come to one of the monthly meetings on the first Thursday of every month at Kings Hill Community Centre at 2pm and find out what it offers. Non members are invited to come along to any of the monthly meetings as a guest. Meet the members and join in the friendly atmosphere before deciding to take out membership. There is a charge of £3 for guests attending monthly meetings.


For more information go to www.kingshillu3a.org.uk.


GET out your walking shoes for a charity walk being organised by Malling District Lions on Sunday, August 25 in aid of Prostate Cancer Research. There will be walks to suit everyone and dogs are welcome.


Start from East Malling Research centre (ME19 6BJ for sat navs), either from the entrance opposite the King and Queen pub, East Malling, or from Kiln Barn Road, Ditton. Registration is from 9am until noon.


For more details, ring 01732 841078 or email michaelchapman239@btinternet.com. Website: www.mallinglionsclub.moonfruit.com.


A Malling Action Partnership publication


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