William Shield Festival | Saturday
Events List
Saturday 19th October 2024 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | Prices vary
Saturday 19th October
11:00am | £5.00
11 am Deborah Thorne (baroque cello), Charles Luxford (baritone) and John Treherne (harpsichord) perform music by G.P. Telemann, J.S. Bach and Geminiani. Charles will sing well-loved songs by William Shield, including ‘The Arethusa’ as well as music by Handel and Shield’s friend, Haydn.
Admission £5.00
Hardy and Tyers | iMAGE PROVIDED BY PROMOTOR
1:00pm | £5.00
Mary Tyers (flutes, recorders and voice) with Stuart Hardy (folk fiddles)
This vibrant and varied programme of largely folk music will captivate the audience. Mary and Stuart are making their first appearance at the festival. Much of the programme has a distinctly north-eastern flavour, including a William Shield set as well as tunes and songs with which Shield would have been familiar.
Admission £5.00
Amelie Addison | Image provided by promotor
2:15 – 3:15pm | £5.00
Dr. Amelie Addison with Stuart Hardy – illustrated talk on William Shield and his folk-music connections. £5.00
Dr. Amelie Addison has just been awarded the degree of Ph.D. for her research into the music of William Shield, and she has made some fascinating discoveries about the life and times of this celebrated composer. She will be joined by violinist Stuart Hardy, who will perform fiddle music by Shield.
4:00 – 5:30 pm | FREE
Schlusskonzert
free of charge but donations welcome.
This is an opportunity to take part in the festival. Instrumentalists and vocalists are encouraged to perform in this cheerful finale to a packed weekend of music making
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | Prices vary
These events are booked externally from the Lit & Phil.
Please follow the link provided to book a ticket. The Lit & Phil cannot take a ticket booking for this event.