Music@Malling


THERE is still just enough time to buy tickets for events at the third Music@Malling Festival which runs from Thursday to Sunday, September 26 to 29, bringing international artists to historical venues in and around West Malling. This year’s festival celebrates the centenary of the birth of Benjamin Britten and involves a collaboration by Chamber Domaine and the English National Ballet Company in a groundbreaking outreach project with local schools. There will also be a performance by the Eynsford Concert Band as well as a chance to meet celebrated local artist Graham Clarke.


Thursday, September 26


Chamber Domaine Photo: Sebastian Allen


Masterclasses! Various venues in and around West Malling 2-4pm


Series of masterclasses in local historical venues with leading performers coaching young musicians. Hear the stars of tomorrow coached by some of the leading musicians of today. Free.


Meet the Artist St Mary’s Church, West Malling 7pm


Chance to meet celebrated artist Graham Clarke and see some of his work. Free.


The Soldier’s Tale St Mary’s Church, West Malling 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm


Chamber Domaine and English National Ballet Company collaborate to perform schools concerts including Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale. Narrator Matthew Sharp.


Schools performance. Adults £5


Friday, September 27 Ancient and Modern Pilsdon Barn, West Malling 1pm


Chamber Domaine: Mahler, Simpson, Britten, Mozart and Schumann. £15/£12


A Family Four Seasons St Mary’s Church, West Malling 7pm


Chamber Domaine, John Mills (solo violin), Eynsford Concert Band, Mike Smith (conductor): Purcell, Vivaldi and a festival of British music with the Eynsford Concert Band Candle-lit concert for families to enjoy classical masterpieces and the band will play classics including The Dam Busters, 49th Parallel and James Bond. £15/£12


Saturday, September 28


The Sacconis play Schubert and Mozart All Saints’


Church, Birling 1pm.


The Sacconi Quartet with clarinettist and featured


composer Mark Simpson: Schubert, Part, Stravinsky and Mozart. £15/12


Sacconi Quartet


James Pearson and his band – resident ensemble at Ronnie Scotts. A must for all jazz lovers £20


Sunday, September 29 Cellisimo!


St Lawrence’s Church, Mereworth 1pm


Cellist Richard Harwood: Schumann, Part, Schubert and Britten £15/£12


Meet the Composer St Mary’s Church, West Malling 6pm


Chance to meet Mark Simpson and hear him talk about his work as a composer and performer FREE


Simpson and Mozart St Mary’s Church, West Malling 7pm


Chamber Domaine with Thomas Kemp (conductor) and Mark Simpson (clarinet): Part, Simpson, Britten and Mozart £20/£15


Season ticket to all events £80.


Credit card payments: telephone the box office at Tonbridge Castle or visit Tonbridge and Malling Council’s office there (01732 770929).


Cheques made payable to Music@Malling and sent with booking form to 14 Town Hill, West Malling ME19 6QN (01732 842368).


The Great American Song Book St Mary’s Church, West Malling 8pm


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