Upcoming events.
Max Richter’s Four Seasons with Elena Urioste & Odyssey Ensemble
Odyssey Ensemble makes its London debut at Kings Place with a programme featuring Max Richter’s ‘The Four Seasons Recomposed’ with Elena Urioste as soloist and the world premiere of a brand new work combining orchestral music with poetry and electronic sound art. This performance themed around refugee journeys explores themes including memories, loss, new life, and hope.
Odyssey Ensemble is the UK’s first professional musical collective dedicated to sharing real-life stories of asylum-seekers and refugees in their own words.
Residential Folk Corse
A weekend workshop for instrumentalists from classical and folk circles. Whatever acoustic instrument you play (fiddle, fretted instruments, whistles/flute, squeeze boxes, etc) you are welcome! The two tutors specialise in fretted instruments, whistles, cello, fiddle and singing but we'll have parts for anything you bring. We'll work through about 10 tunes and songs with arrangements, occasionally splitting into smaller groups. We’ll also look at some theory and improvisation. In the evenings we’ll have a relaxing “session” where you play your own tunes and songs, if you wish.
“Supportive tutors who drew out strengths of each delegate.”
“Inspiring and informative, and inclusive of all levels of ability in the group. The tutors are superb, encouraging and helping, with loads of material, gauged just right! A perfect balance of different and contrasting styles of folk music, giving the widest possible experience in the time available.”
“Great tutors and a very nice atmosphere.”
“Great fun! Fabulous immersing myself in the music! Tuition, encouragement, inspiration! I learned a lot!”
Harp Club
£40 per person
An ensemble day for harpists aged 6-16, who have been having lessons for at least 1 year. Led by tutors Becki Luff and Steph West. Each day will have 3 hours of ensemble teaching, finishing with a concert for parents at the end. More details to follow, please email enquiries to harp.becki@gmail.com
Moonrakers at Waterperry
Included in the show are ancient mystic ballads, beautiful lyrical tunes, and joyous chorus songs. The band’s prolific recorded output has received glowing reviews from the music press (“The real deal”, The Living Tradition; “Wonderful Arrangements”, RnR Magazine; “Uplifting, sensitively crafted songs and tunes” FATEA magazine). Their music has been used for the BBC television series ‘Beyond Paradise’, Radio 4 and numerous local radio and podcast shows.
6.00pm start, £15 (concessions available) please book in advance.
Roots and Branches
Vaughan Williams - Roots and Branches, an exciting project which joins Moonrakers with string quartet, OXUS - eight musicians on stage - to celebrate the music and folk song influences of Vaughan Williams. The show was commissioned by the Vaughan Williams Festival in 2022 and is sponsored by the Vaughan Williams Foundation.
Chroma Harp Recital
Community Coffee Club is a series of relaxed live music performances ranging from smooth jazz to classical.
Moonrakers at Oxford Folk Festival
Oxford Folk Festival. A double bill concert with The Oakstone Trio. Old Fire Station Theatre, OXFORD OX1 2AQ. £20 Old Fire Station, Oxford
Moonrakers at Childrey
St Mary's Church, CHILDREY, Oxon, OX12 9PQ. A return to this beautiful old church in Sarah's home village. 7.30pm. Bar provided. £14 in advance or on the door. Email stmaryschildreypcc@gmail.com
Roots and Branches
Vaughan Williams - Roots and Branches, an exciting project which joins Moonrakers with string quartet, OXUS - eight musicians on stage - to celebrate the music and folk song influences of Vaughan Williams. The show was commissioned by the Vaughan Williams Festival in 2022 and is sponsored by the Vaughan Williams Foundation.
Moonrakers - Devon Tour
Fri 14th March: St Michael's Church, Market Square, SOMERTON, TA11 7NB. £12 on the door. Enquiries: 07483137623
Sat 15th March: Eype Arts Centre, Mount Lane, BRIDPORT, DT6 6AR.
10:30am - 4:00pm. Folk Orchestra Workshop run by Jon & Jacqui. All instruments welcome; intermediate standard. Music and videos sent in advance. Limited to 20. Book early because it's always sold out! £60 - book here.
7:30pm: Evening concert with Moonrakers.
Sun 16th March: Evening concert at St Mary's Church, BRIDPORT, DT6 3NW.
Harp Club
From 9:30 am until 2:30pm. For children aged between 6 and 16, who have been playing the harp for at least 1 year.
Harp day will include three group workshops with tutors Steph West and Becki Luff, reading form music as well as learning by ear. Spaces are limited, so please book ahead.
Moonrakers at The Face Bar
A special charity gig - "Raise the Folk Roof" - for the Royal Berks Cancer Centre; joined by two other acts.
Roots and Branches
Vaughan Williams - Roots and Branches, an exciting project which joins Moonrakers with string quartet, OXUS - eight musicians on stage - to celebrate the music and folk song influences of Vaughan Williams. The show was commissioned by the Vaughan Williams Festival in 2022 and is sponsored by the Vaughan Williams Foundation.
Britten's Ceremony of Carols
Frideswide Voices, performing Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols' at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.
Music and Poetry
Two of O’ Henry’s short stories, accompanied by solo harp, featuring the works of American composers Chertok and Salzedo.
Moonrakers Northern Tour
Fri 11th October All Saints Church, BAKEWELL, Derbyshire, DE45 1FD. 7.30pm. £12 on the door or in advance from 07752674719.
Sat 12th October Holy Trinity Church, SHIREBROOK, Derbyshire, NG20 8BF. 7.30pm £12 on the door. Enquiries and advanced tickets: 07823 440513.
Sun 13th October Folk Orchestra Day Workshop
Yellow Arch Studios, SHEFFIELD , S3 8BX. 10:00 to 16:00. £40 (£50 including the evening concert). Tickets/information: call 01865 769206 or 07914 79 5823 or email MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com
Sun 13th October The White Room, Yellow Arch Studios, SHEFFIELD, S3 8BX Moonrakers full concert. £12 on the door or in advance from Eventbrite or 07914 79 5823 or email MoonrakersCelticMusic@gmail.com.
An evening of poetry and music by candlelight with Dwina Gibb
St Mary’s Church, Thame
Tickets £20, available from www.thamemuseum.org
