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Northern Sinfonia gives another wonderful Kendal performance

12:10pm Saturday 10th November 2012

WHY does the Lakeland Sinfonia Concert Society love the Northern Sinfonia?

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Another stunning Kendal Midday Concert Club performance

11:00am Sunday 4th November 2012

Accustomed to the very best of fare for its fortnightly musical quota the Kendal Midday Concert Club’s audience was surely not dissatisfied with the recent recital of Gallic flavour by violinist, Gina McCormack and pianist, Nigel Clayton.

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Fujita Piano Trio gives remarkable Kendal performance

3:47pm Thursday 18th October 2012

Throughout the concert given by the Fujita Piano Trio I found myself pondering upon the phenomenal ability of these remarkable sisters to play a complete recital from memory; it must be a feat rare in the annals of chamber music performance.

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Lakeland Sinfonia raises the bar

8:50am Saturday 6th October 2012

DURING the opening concert of their society’s season the Lakeland Sinfonia’s performances inspired the lady sitting next to me to comment “how much better the orchestra sounded,” compared with when she last heard it some years ago.

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Northern Chamber Orchestra on musical adventure to Settle

5:31pm Thursday 6th September 2012

ACCLAIMED Northern Chamber Orchestra leader and director Nicholas Ward is in the spotlight as soloist for the ensemble’s next concert at Settle.

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Young singers required for Kendal's latest choir - Trinity All Stars

2:30pm Monday 27th August 2012

AN EXCITING new music project is hoping to hit the right notes with the region’s young singers.

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Moonlight Serenade Orchestra sings and swings all the way to Ulverston

8:50am Sunday 19th August 2012

THE Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK takes its Singing and Swinging show of sounds from the Big Band era to Ulverston’s Coronation Hall, tomorrow (Friday, 7.30pm).

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Lake District Summer Music's Candlelight Serenade features dazzling display

2:13pm Wednesday 15th August 2012

A new generation of young talent was unveiled at Lake District Summer Music’s customary Candelight Serenade.

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Talented Re:sound brings curtain down on Lake District Summer Music festival

2:07pm Wednesday 15th August 2012

Another glorious Lake District Summer Music festival was brought to a close with a cabaret show presented by the highly talented group Re:sound - a collective of multi-disciplinary artists based in Manchester.

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Kirkby Lonsdale Choral Society stage come and sing

8:57am Wednesday 15th August 2012

KIRKBY Lonsdale Choral Society is holding a ‘Come and Sing’ session on Thursday, September 6 (7.15pm) at Queen Elizabeth School’s Harlequin Theatre.

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I Fagiolini's sense of ensemble is impeccable

6:00pm Thursday 9th August 2012

A near-capacity audience attended the concert given by the distinguished vocal consort I Fagiolini.

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Tenor Ben Johnson is commanding presence

2:09pm Thursday 9th August 2012

After Ben Johnson’s spell-binding performance, with pianist Benjamin Frith and the Chilingirian String Quartet, of Vaughan Williams’ Song Cycle On Wenlock Edge, his solo recital the following day was eagerly awaited.

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Fuga tango all the way to Kirkby Lonsdale Institute

5:20pm Thursday 26th July 2012

FOUR well-known local musicians Julian Cann, violin; Stu Lewthwaite; double bass, Suzanne de Lozey; piano and Latvian accordionist Natalija Japerte, swap their usual classical repertoire for the Argentinian sounds of Astor Piazzolla, who revolutionised traditional tango into the new nuevo tango style, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. Fuga play Kirkby Lonsdale Institute on Sunday (July 29), from 7pm.

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Lakes Choir wins international choir festival award

6:00pm Monday 23rd July 2012

THE newly formed Lakes Choir has landed the International Choir Festival Supreme Award at a choir festival staged at the Birmingham Symphony Hall. Put together by Naomi Bewsher and Ann-Marie White, who run Stagecoach theatre schools in Cockermouth, Carlisle, Kendal and Lancaster, it was the first public outing for the choir since its inception in January, competing in the festival against ten long established choirs. The 50-strong singers were led by their vocal teacher Hannah Fleming and accompanied by pianist Terry Fleming, performing two contrasting pieces - Bob Chilcott’s Can you hear Me? and Didn’t it Rain, arranged by Michael Neaum. “From the very first rehearsal session the students came with focus and determination,” explained conductor Hannah Fleming. “They have worked tirelessly to reach a very high standard in such a short space of time. To have the opportunity to perform at the Symphony Hall is a memory that will stay with our children forever.” Added Ann-Marie: “We have lots more exciting projects in the pipeline such as choral examinations, a trip to Euro Disney and a special Cats tribute at the National Indoor Arena. We are taking on another five new voices and will be auditioning in September.” The event also included a ‘massed choirs’ performance of six pieces, conducted by Paul Leddington-Wright from the BBC’s Songs of Praise, also featuring the Land Rover and Jaguar Brass Band. The choir meets once a month at Kendal Town Hall. For further information telephone 01539-730849.

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Virtuosic talents of Haffner Orchestra players shine

5:30pm Wednesday 11th July 2012

Haffner Orchestra,

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Flutes and Co create delightful sound-world of textures and moods

1:30pm Wednesday 11th July 2012

Flutes and Co,

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Westmorland Youth Orchestra stage excellent celebration of British music

11:00am Friday 6th July 2012

Westmorland Youth Orchestra

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Inaugural Brathay Festival of Music is musical success

9:00am Saturday 30th June 2012

All hail to the Brathay Festival of Music! With its resonant acoustic the village’s exquisite, tranquil Holy Trinity Church is the ideal setting for this imaginatively programmed and carefully administered fledgling summer event.

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Lonsdale Music celebrates its tenth birthday in fine style

1:30pm Sunday 17th June 2012

Lonsdale Music

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Carl Palmer Band reign triumphant

6:00pm Thursday 31st May 2012

Carl Palmer Band

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