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St John’s Ensemble plays Mozart (livestream)
A live streamed event from Norden Farm.
John Cook (clarinet)
Ron Colyer (violin)
Susan Black (viola)
Paul Cox (cello)
Nigel Wilkinson (piano)
with Miriam Allan (soprano)
Violin Sonata in E flat, K.302
Der Zauberer; An Chloe: Abendemfindung an Laura
Trio in E flat, K.498 (Kegelstatt)
Violin Sonata in E minor, K.304
Exsultate jubilate, K.165
Piano Quartet in G minor, K.478
St John’s Ensemble is delighted to resume performances at Norden Farm with a programme of much loved works by Mozart, including the effortlessly lyrical Kegelstatt Trio featuring clarinet and viola, and the dramatic and intense G minor Piano Quartet. Leading early music specialist Miriam Allan makes a welcome return to Norden Farm, (she last appeared here as Queen of the Night in Magic Flute in 2017).
The programme will be introduced from the stage by the performers.
Live streamed via the Norden Farm website
£15 per household
Booking cut off time: Thursday 16 July 5pm
Running time approximately 45 minutes, 10 minute interval, 45 minutes
The Vinyl Frontier - Forgotten 80s (livestream)
A live streamed event from Norden Farm.
Join host Jeff Lloyd as he and 10 virtual guests each pick a classic 'forgotten' track from the first 11 Now That's What I Call Music LPs. Whether it's a track you haven't heard in ages, a lesser known hit by a big artist or simply one that's slipped through the cracks you're guaranteed to have a nostalgic evening of day-glo legwarmers, shoulder pads and back-combed hair!
The guests will all appear via self-filmed inserts before each track is played. What will be on their bookshelves...?
Norden Farm Online
£6.50 per household
Booking cut off time: Tuesday 21 July 5pm
Alex Garnett - sax (livestream)
An evening of jazz, programmed by the late Pat Kelly and honouring his legacy.
A live streamed event from Norden Farm.
Known as ‘The Garnett’, Alex's strident, swinging tenor playing is a gem of creative musicianship. He has performed with artists including Sir John Dankworth, Van Morrison and The Rolling Stones. Supported by the UK’s top rhythm section Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums). A precious evening!
WHY? ‘Garnett has all the individuality, skill and stamina every star soloist needs’ Evening Standard
Live streamed via the Norden Farm website
£15 per household
Booking cut off time: Friday 24 July 5pm
Joanna MacGregor - piano (livestream)
A live streamed event from Norden Farm.
Rameau Le Rappel des Oiseaux
Couperin Les Fauvettes Plaintives
Ravel Oiseaux Tristes
Rameau La Poule
Bach French Suite no.5
Nina Simone Little Girl Blue, Good Bait
Three Brazilian Songs Canto Triste, Insensatez, Canto de Ossanha
Satie Gnossiennes Nos. 1, 3 and 5
Piazzolla Five Tangos
It is always a pleasure to welcome back Joanna MacGregor, a long-term supporter of Norden Farm, who was recently appointed CBE for her wide-ranging services to music. Her brilliantly devised programme takes us through a kaleidoscope of French pieces, dance music by Bach at his most radiant and a colourful array of Latin American music.
Joanna will introduce the programme from the Courtyard stage. Sit back and enjoy!
Live streamed via the Norden Farm website
£15 per household
Booking cut off time: Tuesday 11 August 5pm
Running time approximately 45 minutes, 10 minute interval, 45 minutes
Art Themen - sax (livestream)
An evening of jazz, live from the Courtyard stage and programmed by the late Pat Kelly.
A live streamed event from Norden Farm. A musician whose style and humour creates great jazz. Art is supported by a rhythm section acclaimed at every gig: Alex Hutton (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums).
WHY? Art fronted the Stan Tracey quartet for over 20 years and is winner of a British Jazz Award for tenor sax
Live streamed via the Norden Farm website
£15 per household
Booking cut off time: Friday 14 August 5pm
Siobhan Miller
One of Scotland’s foremost folk singers, Siobhan Miller is an exceptional talent.
She is renowned for her unique vocal style paired with evocative song-writing, and a fusion of indie and alternative music with her strong folk roots. She is backed by three musicians on guitar, bass and fiddle.
WHY? Alongside a 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, she is the only ever three-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year at the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards
Studio
£16.50
Rosemary Clooney: A Life in Song
Natasha Seale fronts an all-star band to celebrate the life and music of the iconic vocalist Rosemary Clooney.
She presents her heartfelt tribute through a blend of narrative and a repertoire drawn from the delights of the 1950’s popular song book. Expect sensational swing, Latin grooves and familiar favourites steeped in the jazz tradition.
Natasha’s infectious energy and superb vocal performance take audiences on a journey through Rosemary’s rich and diverse career spanning 50 years. With classic favourites such as Come on-a My House to the Concord years featuring songs by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. She weaves charming anecdotes around the glitterati and close company Clooney kept with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nelson Riddle, The Gershwins, Billie Holiday and Judy Garland.
WHY? ‘Natasha brings her own blend of pizzazz and musicality, breathing new life into these wonderful songs. Not to be missed’ Claire Martin OBE
‘A delight to listen to’ Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard
Studio
£15 (£13 conc)
ELO Again
The Ultimate Tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
The Ultimate Tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
ELO Again are back with their stunning Re-Discovery Tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
Now in their 8th year ELO Again really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday. The whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. Expect the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals.
WHY? With all the big hits – Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Shine a Little Love, Confusion, Last Train to London, Roll Over Beethoven and more
Courtyard Theatre
£16
Halloween Barn Dance
A spooky Halloween Barn Dance featuring live music from Norden Farm favourites Cut a Shine.
Dance your socks off in wigs, hats and costumes while raising the rafters of the 18th century Long Barn.
Zombies, Ghosts and Witches all welcome …
Long Barn
£15
John Lennon Tribute UK
Visualise a young Lennon and you have Gaz Keenan. Add a highly professional backing band and from the start you know this is a live music experience you won't forget.
The Lennon Retrospective is a two hour show that promises to take you on a journey through John Lennon’s popular back catalogue, serving up classic solos and Lennon penned early Beatles classics.
Fronted by Gaz Keenan, the band of professional musicians have played theatres countywide with the show, designed to offer an authentic Lennon experience.
A look alike and sound alike, Gaz featured in the ITV show The Big Audition which he went on to win. His ability to recreate John's soulful vocals alongside passionate guitar and piano work, is clear to see on stage. The show is stitched together with costume changes, uncanny mannerisms and caustic wit.
WHY? 'No-one can top Gaz who looks like Lennon in his early years' The Daily Express
Courtyard Theatre
£16
Kingdom of Madness: Classic Magnum
Members of Magnum’s classic era line-ups reunite to perform classic Magnum songs from the celebrated 1978-94 period.
One of the UK’s finest exponents of melodic rock music. Magnum achieved high album and singles chart positions in both the UK and Europe, gaining a reputation as one of the UK most captivating bands, both musically and visually.
Highlights of the band’s career include regular sold-out tours and appearances at major festivals.
The line up includes:
Mark Stanway (keyboards) (Magnum 1980-2016, Grand Slam)
Micky Barker (drums) (Magnum 1985-95)
Richard Bailey (keyboards, flute) (Magnum 1975-80, Whitesnake)
Mo Birch (vocals, percussion) (Magnum, Go West, UB40)
For their 2020/21 tour dates Kingdom of Madness are joined by acclaimed vocalist Tony Martin, best known for his decade as lead vocalist of Black Sabbath.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
The Amy Winehouse Experience AKA Lioness
Stars in Their Eye’s finalist and X Factor boot-camp contestant Emma Wright provides an authentic tribute to the enormous talent of Amy Winehouse.
Accompanied by a full backing band, they recreate the sound of this heady mix of jazz, soul and pop.
WHY? Be taken on a journey through the emotional rollercoaster of Amy’s song writing, guaranteed to have you singing and dancing throughout this full stage show
Courtyard Theatre
£19 (£17 conc)
Echoes by Mi Flamenco
Mi Flamenco's evocative new production, Echoes, combines engaging imagery, emotive flamenco dance and soul-stirring music and voice.
Original music by Uri Tal (virtuoso guitar) combines with the haunting sound of Sean O’Connell’s flute and the raw vocal power of singer Luis Vargas Monge.
Add the dance passion and sophisticated strength from Ester Tal and Tomas Arroquero and you have all the necessary ingredients to lose yourself in an immersive experience of flamenco sights and sounds.
WHY? 'Stunning flamenco dancing backed up by hugely talented guitar players and singers'
Helen Potter, Docklands Review
Courtyard Theatre
£16 (£15 conc)
Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash - Wishbone Gold
Martin Turner and his band return to the Courtyard Theatre to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash. The band will perform another classic album in its entirety – 1971's Pilgrimage.
Wishbone Ash was formed by West Country musicians Martin Turner and Steve Upton, in 1969.
Five decades later, the music of the classic line-ups of Wishbone Ash continues to delight audiences worldwide through both live performances and a rich legacy of recorded work that continues to be enjoyed by fans old and new.
Martin Turner continues to perform the band’s best loved works with his current line-up, which features guitarists Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic and drummer Tim Brown.
The Spring 2020 Wishbone Gold tour will see Martin and his band performing 1971’s iconic Pilgrimage album – as well as other favourites from the classic era of Wishbone Ash, including Argus highlights.
WHY? The Wishbone Gold tour will mark the very first time Pilgrimage has been performed in its entirety on stage and this tour is an event that no Wishbone Ash aficionado will want to miss
Courtyard Theatre
£19
Bye Bye Baby
Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon Jersey Boys and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night remember!
WHY? Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You and many more!
Courtyard Theatre
£20
The Sound of Springsteen
The eight piece band take to the stage for the second year of touring in 2020.
With a passion for the work of 'The Boss', this tribute to Bruce Springsteen brings their years of live performances and recording to rock you with the legend's greatest hits and deep cuts.
WHY? With songs like, Born In The USA, Glory Days, Streets of Philadelphia and many more, this is a night of passion for Springsteen!
Courtyard Theatre
£20
The Total 60s and 70s Show
Experience the two greatest decades in rock.
Take yourself back to an era of big riffs, timeless tracks and unforgettable anthems by artists including T Rex, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Jeff Beck, The Kinks, Cream, Jimi Hendrix and more. Get down to the true spirit of the 60s and 70s, when the world was changing and so were we!
The band features top musicians who have worked with members of The Who, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and The Small Faces:
Johnny Warman (vocals)
Marcus Flynn (guitar - from The Guitar Legends)
Steve Tilling (bass and vocals)
Richard Willoughby (drums)
WHY? ‘Well worth checking these guys out. Not to be missed’ The Who
‘The greatest sixties band on the planet’ Time Out
‘Songs to delight the diehard fans and casual observers… played stunningly’ The Herald
‘If you want to see an electric performance by a band that loves music and loves what they do, go and see the Johnny Warman's Magic Bus’ Ridge Radio
Courtyard Theatre
£17
The Total Who Show
Get ready for two hours of hits and classics by The Who - including Won't Get Fooled Again, My Generation, Pinball Wizard, Who Are You, Substitute, Can't Explain, The Seeker and I Can See For Miles.
Performed by Johnny Warman's Magic Bus. The band features a line up of top musicians who have performed with Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and John Entwistle from the band itself.
They have worked also worked with the likes of David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and The Small Faces.
WHY? 'Well worth checking these guys out. Not to be missed' The Who
Courtyard Theatre
£17
Kris Drever
Kris Drever is a Scottish folk singer songwriter.
He has won multiple awards including an incredible seven BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, two shortlist nominations for Scottish Album of The Year (with his trio Lau) and much acclaim for his solo recordings and concerts including glowing reviews from The Herald, The Guardian, Mojo and Q Magazine.
His recent single Scapa Flow 1919 was nominated for Best Original Track by BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards whilst his (John Parish produced) album with Lau Midnight and Closedown was released in 2019 by Reveal Records to wild acclaim including being chosen in The Best Albums of The Year feature by The Guardian.
Drever’s voice and guitar form a part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, a phenomenal and prolific artist. Kris has collaborated with Cream’s Jack Bruce, Bela Fleck, Tinariwen, Joan As Police Woman, Jerry Douglas, Danny Thompson, Tim O’Brien, Sarah Jarosz, Shawn Colvin, Phil Cunningham, Rosanne Cash, Roddy Woomble, Eddi Reader, Adem, Kate Rusby, Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart, Seckou Keita and many more. One of Scotland’s finest and most in demand musicians.
'The folk revival has a new standard bearer' Q
'Folk Singer of The Year & Best Original Track Award Winner' BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017
'Completely infectious' ★★★★★ BBC Music
'Utterly stunning' fRoots
'Immense yet ultra-supple sophistication, musicianship of the first order...a breath of fresh air' Songlines
'Guitarist with that bravely experimental trio Lau, Kris Drever has all the makings of a solo celebrity' ★★★★ The Guardian
'Kris Drever is a serious talent' Mojo
Alvin Youngblood Hart
The New Orleans native is known as one of the world's foremost practitioners of country blues.
Alvin is a faithful torchbearer for 1960s and 1970s guitar rock, Western Swing and vintage country. He is a Grammy Award winner and has released a Grammy Award nominated album. He has appeared on BBC2’s Later with Jools Holland and BBC4’s Blues on Later.
WHY? ‘The boy got thunder in his hands!’ Taj Mahal
Studio
£14
Danni Nicholls
Danni’s passionate delivery, guitar play, captivating velvet voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter offer spell binding performances.
Having received consecutive AMA-UK award nominations (2017 UK Album of the Year for Mockingbird Lane, 2018 UK Artist of the Year), touring with legends Shakin' Stevens, Lucinda Williams, also The Secret Sisters, singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls has been enjoying an incredible ride.
Her third studio album The Melted Morning was released 2019.
WHY? 'An incredibly well-crafted album' ★★★★★ Maverick Magazine
'A polished dark gem' Americana-UK
'I absolutely love the elegance and beauty of her music' Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
Studio
£12.50