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01. Tom & Will: The King’s Singers and Fretwork
01. Tom & Will: The King’s Singers and Fretwork
‘after 55 years The King’s Singers brand is as strong as ever…mellifluously and flawlessly performed’ The Times
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02. Coffee Concert: Plínio Fernandes
02. Coffee Concert: Plínio Fernandes
An artist full of heart who takes inspiration from a long line of guitar greats, Plínio Fernandes plays music from his sensational debut album Saudade, a love letter to his homeland that celebrates both the classical tradition and the popular songs of Brazil.
03. Anna Lapwood: Organ
03. Anna Lapwood: Organ
The trailblazing musician and communicator, who has brought organ music to millions of people across the globe, plays an adventurous and colourful programme on the mighty organ of Ampleforth Abbey, with big screen video projection live from the organ loft.
04. Late-Night Candlelit Concert: Blurred Paths
04. Late-Night Candlelit Concert: Blurred Paths
The compelling violinist bridges the worlds of classical and rock music, with music by Ravel and Arvo Pärt alongside his signature arrangements of Radiohead, Vulfpeck and Stevie Wonder.
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05. Come and sing with Anna Lapwood
05. Come and sing with Anna Lapwood
All are welcome to join Anna Lapwood to learn and perform – in a single afternoon – Vivaldi’s choral classic, accompanied by a professional orchestra and the brilliant choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
06. Myrtles
06. Myrtles
Harriet Burns soprano Nick Pritchard tenor Kate Wakeling poet and reader Christopher Glynn piano Schumann’s song cycle Myrthen Retold in English by Jeremy Sams With new poems by Kate Wakeling WORLD PREMIERE In 1840, Robert Schumann was finally able to marry the woman he loved – the sensationally gifted pianist Clara Wieck – after a […]
07. Poetry reading: Kate Wakeling poet and reader
07. Poetry reading: Kate Wakeling poet and reader
Kate Wakeling poet and reader Her Stride Says Comet In this reflective but playful reading, Kate reads poems on the themes of nature, myth and music. Described by The Guardian as ‘a poet to watch, her work an April rainbow of freshness and surprise’, Kate brings her lively wit and vibrant imagination to bear on […]
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08. On the edge of all the empires: Lucy Beckett
08. On the edge of all the empires: Lucy Beckett
Lucy Beckett speaker The Balkans, like Ukraine in and out of empires for two thousand years, have famously seen much strife. At their heart is Bosnia and the city of Sarajevo, for centuries, astonishingly, a city of peaceful co-existence. Orthodox and Catholic Christians, Muslims and Jews, lived side by side and shared much, until the […]
09. Double Concert: Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective and Pembroke College
09. Double Concert: Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective and Pembroke College
‘Anna Lapwood draws from her youthful forces well-judged readings that are characterised by evenness of tone and genuine beauty of sound’ Choir and Organ
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10. Coffee Concert: George Xiaoyuan Fu piano
10. Coffee Concert: George Xiaoyuan Fu piano
‘This is one of the most exciting young pianists of our time, no question’ The ArtsDesk
‘60 of the most entertaining, moving and purely joyful minutes of my listening career’ Boston Music Intelligencer
11. The echo of angels: Anna Lapwood organ Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge
11. The echo of angels: Anna Lapwood organ Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge
Anna Lapwood organ Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge ⚠️We regret to report that this event has now sold out. Why not try the following options instead: More of Anna Lapwood and the Choir of Pembroke College in the gorgeous surroundings of Sledmere house; More of Anna Lapwood in concert the mighty organ of Ampleforth Abbey; […]
12. The food of love: Nicky Spence
12. The food of love: Nicky Spence
Nicky Spence tenor Christopher Glynn piano Britten The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, Quilter Three Shakespeare Songs Britten Fancie, Poulenc Fancy, Schubert An Sylvia, Tippett Songs for Ariel Purcell If music be the food of love, Haydn She never told her love Byrd Caleno Custore Me, Schubert Trinklied, Argento Dirge Wolf Song of the ousel […]
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13. Discover the organ: Anna Lapwood
13. Discover the organ: Anna Lapwood
‘Anna Lapwood has done so much to bring organ playing into the 21st century and inspire a future generation of musicians’ Choir and Organ
14. Pre-concert talk: From the depths of my soul I
14. Pre-concert talk: From the depths of my soul I
‘Bullock distils a great deal of thought and breadth of knowledge … in a way that is both stimulating and illuminating’ Gramophone
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17. Pre-concert talk: From the depths of my soul II
17. Pre-concert talk: From the depths of my soul II
Philip Ross Bullock speaker An introduction to Tchaikovsky at his most spontaneous, including the quartet he composed in one sitting and later described as music ‘flowing directly from the very depths of my soul’. £5 Birdsall House
18. Coffee Concert: Dudok Quartet
18. Coffee Concert: Dudok Quartet
Mozart Quartet no.23 in F major K.590 Tchaikovsky Quartet no.2 ⚠️We are sorry to report that this concert has sold out. Why not catch the quartet on 22nd July instead? ⚠️ One of the most creative and compelling quartets of their generation, the Dudoks believe that chamber music is an act of friendship to be shared […]
19. Nicky Spence: Masterclass
19. Nicky Spence: Masterclass
Nicky Spence tenor The star tenor shares thoughts and performance tips with talented young singers. FREE Helmsley Arts Centre
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22. Coffee concert: Venus and Adonis I
22. Coffee concert: Venus and Adonis I
Ryedale Festival Opera Eamonn Dougan conductor Monica Nicolaides director John Blow Venus and Adonis Join us for the first great English opera, in a new pop-up production specially created for three of Ryedale’s most beautiful and historic churches. Composed for the pleasure-loving court of Charles II, it teaches the difference between desire, lust and love, […]
23. Max Jaffa – Love is like a violin
23. Max Jaffa – Love is like a violin
An hour of good old fashioned musical pleasure. This husband-and-wife duo pay tribute to Max Jaffa, pre-eminent light music violinist of his generation, who was especially loved in Yorkshire for his 27 seasons performing in Scarborough. Simon (who now plays Max Jaffa’s Guarnerius violin) and Saoko present wonderful salon pieces that had been largely forgotten, a mixture of gorgeous melodies, soulful ballads and electrifying gypsy dances that encapsulate the unique Max Jaffa flavour.
24A. A most marvellous party: Songs of Noel Coward and contemporaries
24A. A most marvellous party: Songs of Noel Coward and contemporaries
Celebrating his 50th anniversary year, join us in Noel Coward’s salon at a party thrown for his friends. There’s Parisian glamour from Poulenc and Satie, Edwardian charm from Roger Quilter, a wry glance from Ned Rorem, a hop and skip to Hollywood with Gershwin and Rachmaninov, and crisp dance rhythms from Walton and Britten. This melting pot shows Coward as one of the finest tunesmiths of any time, able to turn his hand to beautiful songs that are full of pathos and wit. Join us for a most marvellous party!
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25. Pre-concert talk: From the depths of my soul II
25. Pre-concert talk: From the depths of my soul II
Philip Ross Bullock introduces Tchaikovsky’s 3rd string quartet, looks ahead to a performance of his 4th Symphony (Event 35), and reflects on why this composer is so deeply loved by audiences.
26. Coffee concert: Dudok quartet
26. Coffee concert: Dudok quartet
Dudok Quartet Siân Dicker soprano Tchaikovsky Quartet movement in B flat Lili Boulanger Five songs from Clairières dans le ciel Tchaikovsky Quartet no.3 Infectious energy and consoling melodies, as the Dudok Quartet complete their journey through Tchaikovsky’s string quartets and are joined by Siân Dicker to perform luminous music by Lili Boulanger, one of the […]
27. Venus and Adonis II
27. Venus and Adonis II
For its second performance, our pop-up production of John Blow’s mini-opera travels to Helmsley’s beautiful church, which dates back to the Domesday book. For details see event 22. £20 • £5 (UNDER 25) All Saints' Church, Helmsley.
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30. Concerteenies – A musical story I
30. Concerteenies – A musical story I
Polly Ives narrator Louise Thomson harp In the beginning, there were three colours... Reds, Yellows and Blues. All special in their own ways, all living in harmony – until one day, a Red says ‘Reds are the best!’ and starts a colour kerfuffle. When the colours decide to separate, is there anything that can change […]
31. Baby-friendly concert I
31. Baby-friendly concert I
Give your baby a magical musical experience – and take a moment to relax too. Pre-crawling babies and their grown-ups will enjoy a concert of classical, folk, world, popular music and nursery rhymes. Come along to relax, listen, sleep, enjoy sensory elements, and learn simple baby massage techniques.
32. Venus and Adonis III
32. Venus and Adonis III
In the last of three performances, John Blow’s enchanting mini-opera is performed in Malton’s superb market place church. For details see event 22. £20 • £5 (UNDER 25) St Michael's Church, Malton.
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34. Concerteenies – A musical story II
34. Concerteenies – A musical story II
Polly Ives narrator Louise Thomson harp In the beginning, there were three colours… Reds, Yellows and Blues. All special in their own ways, all living in harmony – until one day, a Red says ‘Reds are the best!’ and starts a colour kerfuffle. When the colours decide to separate, is there anything that can change […]
35. Baby-friendly concert – II
35. Baby-friendly concert – II
Polly Ives presenter Louise Thomson harp Give your baby a magical musical experience – and take a moment to relax too. Pre-crawling babies and their grown-ups will enjoy a concert […]
36. Mishka Rushdie Momen
36. Mishka Rushdie Momen
Beethoven Sonata in F major op.10, no.2 Byrd Will you walk the woods so wild Mendelssohn Variations sérieuses Byrd Pavana Lachrymae after Dowland’s Flow my tears Prokofiev Visions fugitives (selection) […]
4 events,
38. Concerteenies – A musical story III
38. Concerteenies – A musical story III
Polly Ives narrator Louise Thomson harp In the beginning, there were three colours… Reds, Yellows and Blues. All special in their own ways, all living in harmony – until one […]
39. Baby-friendly concert III
39. Baby-friendly concert III
Polly Ives presenter Louise Thomson harp Give your baby a magical musical experience – and take a moment to relax too. Pre-crawling babies and their grown-ups will enjoy a concert […]
40. National Youth Choir of Scotland
40. National Youth Choir of Scotland
Christopher Bell conductor Michael Bawtree organ Duruflé Requiem Stacy Garrop Sonnets of Desire, Longing and Whimsey Britten Rejoice in the Lamb A choir acclaimed for the beauty, energy and commitment […]
3 events,
42. Coffee concert: A Walton songbook
42. Coffee concert: A Walton songbook
One of the most vivid of all song composers, William Walton was equally at home evoking the splendour and grime of London, setting bawdy Elizabethan love poetry, or blending Edith Sitwell’s quirky poetry with the foxtrots, tangos and polkas of 1920s dance halls. Join three outstanding young artists as they perform his complete songbook.
43. Brass masterclass
43. Brass masterclass
The trumpet virtuoso Aaron Akugbo works with young brass players from across Ryedale.
44. Triple Concert
44. Triple Concert
An event unique to the Ryedale Festival, the Triple Concert features three contrasting
concerts in different parts of Castle Howard, each performed three times, with the audience changing places between performances.
3 events,
45. Coffee concert: Troubadour Trail I
45. Coffee concert: Troubadour Trail I
Music-making at its simplest and most mobile. A spellbinding duo set out on a ‘troubadour trail’ across Ryedale, bringing music to three beautiful and intimate North Yorkshire locations. Their first stop is Christ Church, Appleton-le-Moors, described as ‘the little gem of moorland churches’ with its early French Gothic interior and pyramid spire.
46. Relaxed concert: Tea and Tunes
46. Relaxed concert: Tea and Tunes
Join Siân and Krystal for a cup of tea and enjoy songs and poems about the animal kingdom. Presented in partnership with Ryedale Carers Support, this is a relaxed, informal and interactive concert created for people living with dementia, their friends, family and carers – and anyone else who would like to attend. The music will last for around one hour and everyone is welcome to come and go as they please and respond to the music in whatever way is natural for them.
47. Jess Gillam ensemble
47. Jess Gillam ensemble
Passionate about inspiring people and bringing them joy through music, Jess invites audiences on journeys of musical discovery through her electrifying performances and eclectic programming. She returns to Ryedale with a group of brilliant musicians who share her bold, uplifting and open-minded approach, and a vibrant programme including a new work commissioned by the Ryedale Festival from the award-winning Pickering-born composer Joseph Howard.
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48. Coffee concert: Troubadour Trail II
48. Coffee concert: Troubadour Trail II
Huw Wiggin saxophone Oliver Wass harp For the second leg of their ‘troubadour trail’, the saxophone and harp duo repeat their programme in the intimate and beautifully situated church at […]
49. Aaron Akugbo and Zeynep Özsuca
49. Aaron Akugbo and Zeynep Özsuca
Enjoy a morning of music with the Nigerian-Scottish trumpet virtuoso Aaron Akugbo, a charismatic performer tipped for the top of his profession.
50. Darkness to Light: A Concert for Ukraine
50. Darkness to Light: A Concert for Ukraine
‘ Astonishing intensity and musicality- Gramophone
‘English choral singing at its best’ Choir and Organ
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51. Troubadour Trail III
51. Troubadour Trail III
The duo complete their ‘troubadour trail’ in Ebberston’s atmospheric and intimate grade 2* listed 12th century church
52. Boris Giltburg
52. Boris Giltburg
Extolled worldwide as a foremost interpreter of Rachmaninov’s music, Boris Giltburg offers Ryedale audiences a chance to hear his rarely performed first sonata, a work of stupefying virtuosity that evokes a titanic battle between good and evil (containing a wonderful tune with pre-echoes of Paul McCartney’s Yesterday), before turning to the much-loved Preludes that Rachmaninov composed in a mood of creative elation.
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53. Garden Party
53. Garden Party
Join us for a Worsley Arms cream tea, accompanied by the sounds of an award-winning brass band.
54. Choral Evensong
54. Choral Evensong
People of all faiths or none are welcome at this service of thanksgiving, with music from anniversary composers Weelkes and Byrd.
55. Final Gala Concert
55. Final Gala Concert
Dances from around Europe are followed by one of Haydn’s exuberant and exhilarating symphonies, aptly nicknamed The Fire, before the festival draws to a close with one of the brightest gems of the concerto repertoire.
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