The Westmorland Gazette | Music

The Lightning Seeds are set to rock Cumbria

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:31:51 +0000

INDIE pop legends The Lightning Seeds are poised to rock Cumbria during an exclusive one month tour.

Moon fan Charlene heads for the stars

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:27:25 +0000

IDYLLIC conceptual folk songstress, Charlene Soraia, is poised to dazzle crowds at Lancaster's hottest music venue.

Rock star Dan Reed coming to Kendal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:29:36 +0000

A FUNKY rock genius who is on a mission to transform humanity is heading to Kendal for a spellbinding gig Dan Reed requires no introduction after his explosive career which has secured him in lots of people's top ten all time favourite singers, is poised to rock Bootlegger's stage during a rare show.

The Silhouette

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:24:57 +0000

POP rock four piece The Silhouettes are The Westmorland Gazette’s band of the month.

Sounds write:Fingersnap

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:53:31 +0000

Craving a sublime musical experience? Well look no further than Fingersnap, a newly formed duo that comprises of singing sensation David McAlmont and multi-talented musician Guy Davies.

World class jazz violinist Tim Kliphuis plays Kendal Jazz Club

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

One of the world’s finest jazz violinists returns to Kendal Jazz Club with his dynamic mastery of Grappelli’s gypsy jazz, Celtic folk, world music and classical styles.

Sought-after East-West Piano Trio next in Kendal Midday Concert Club programme

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:20:00 +0000

Musical partnership of Katie Stillman and Simon Lane shines in Kendal recital

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Katie Stillman and Simon Lane Kendal Town Hall Katie Stillman (violin) and Simon Lane (piano), recent guests of the Kendal Midday Concert Club, showed themselves to be a wondrously musical chamber partnership. Their programme of violin sonatas by Beethoven (in A, Op 12 No. 2) and Respighi (in B minor, P 110) required a sure technical command of their respective instruments and a complete knowledge of the differing stylistic demands of the two composers.

BBC Philharmonic rise to challenge superbly

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:30:00 +0000

BBC Philharmonic

Standing ovation for BBC Philharmonic

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

COMPOSER Maurizio Malagnini’s premiere piece performed by the BBC Philharmonic at Kendal’s Westmorland Hall had the 700-plus audience on its feet.

Promenade Concert Orchestra of Morecambe go Viennese in charity fundraiser

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:20:00 +0000

THE popular 12-piece Viennese-style Promenade Concert Orchestra of Morecambe, conducted by Howard Rogerson, present a New Year Viennese Concert of Strauss-family favourites such as the Gypsy Baron overture, Blue Danube waltz, Thunder and Lightning Polkas; Lehar’s Gold and Silver waltz and more at Lancaster’s Grand Theatre on Friday, February 3 (7.30pm).

Top pianist Martin Roscoe celebrates his 60th with Brewery show

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:20:00 +0000

ONE of the region’s most distinguished musicians stages a special performance at Kendal’s Brewery Arts Centre to celebrate his 60th birthday.

Acclaimed brass outfit Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band return for Appleby concert

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +0000

THE Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band return to play Appleby Public Hall courtesy of North Westmorland Arts on Sunday, January 29 (7.30pm).

Kendal Calling seeks creatives to get involved

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:12:06 +0000

ARTISTS are being invited to get involved with plans for the Lake District's award winning festival.

Young violin virtuoso Mischa Lindan plays Yealand Conyers

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:10:00 +0000

VIOLINIST Mischa Lindan, a Belarusian, who was brought to the UK by the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline Charity and studied the violin at Manchester’s prestigious Chetham’s School of Music, plays St John’s Church, Yealand Conyers, on Saturday, January 21 (7pm). Sir Paul McCartney heard of his outstanding talent when Mischa escaped the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster and paid £5,000 towards the first year of his fees. Since, he studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Madrid Music Academy. Now, aged 24, Mischa has a wide repertoire under his musical belt. Tickets are available on 01524-701902.

Top line-up for Patrons of Lake District Summer Music monthly concerts

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:50:00 +0000

THE Patrons of Lake District Summer Music open their winter season of monthly concerts on Thursday, January 26 (2.30pm) with the Heath String Quartet, fresh from their highly successful Wigmore Hall appearance. The much-awaited series of concerts is staged at Ambleside Parish Centre and showcases young musicians at the start of lifetime careers, fostering the talents who will become the great artistes of tomorrow. Proceeds from the concerts are added to the invaluable scholarship fund established by the Patrons of LDSM which enables students and young professionals to benefit from attending the International Lake District Summer Music Academy and Festival in August.

First class recital by Northern Sinfonia for Kendal Midday Concert Club New Year opener

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:10:00 +0000

Kendal Midday Concert Club Kendal Town Hall Here in the South Lakes we treasure our long-term relationship with the Northern Sinfonia, one of the country’s foremost orchestras and when a group of its leading players appear as a guest of the Kendal Midday Concert Club - as is invariably the case, season after season – we know that a first-class recital will be on offer.

Guitarist Richard Durrant takes his inventive solo show to Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

RICHARD Durrant’s The Number 26 Bus to Paraguay rolls into Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall on Tuesday, January 24 (7.30pm).

Lakeland Sinfonia series opens New Year with BBC Philharmonic world premiere

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:10:00 +0000

THE acclaimed BBC Philharmonic perform at Lakes Leisure Kendal on Saturday, January 14 (7.30pm) as part of the Lakeland Sinfonia Concert Society series.

Mainline Jazz in the swing at Kendal Jazz Club

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:10:00 +0000

WELL-known Kendal musician Bruce Carnaffin (reeds) takes centre stage with Mainline Jazz on Wednesday, January 11 (8pm) in the first Kendal Jazz Club gig of 2012.