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Newbury Spring Festival 2025: A Symphony of Classical and Folk Delights

The Newbury Spring Festival 2025 is poised to deliver an exhilarating musical experience, featuring an impressive lineup of talented artists and diverse genres. From orchestral masterpieces by the English Chamber Orchestra under Roberto Forés Veses to the cross-over appeal of West Country folk singer Seth Lakeman, this festival offers something for every music enthusiast. Noteworthy performances include the East Woodhay Silver Band's community-centered showcase and Johan Dalene's violin virtuosity with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Join us in celebrating this vibrant tapestry of sound that bridges cultures and generations.

Apr 26, 2025

1. Newbury Spring Festival with Roberto Forés Veses

Emanuil Ivanov was the outstanding winner of our own Sheepdrove Piano Competition in 2023. He attracted international attention after receiving the First prize at the 2019 Ferruccio Busoni Piano Competition in Italy. This achievement was followed by concert engagements in some of the world’s most prestigious halls including Teatro alla Scala in Milan and Herculessaal in Munich. He joins us under the direction of our Principal Guest Conductor Roberto Forés Veses for this evening’s concert which includes one of the most popular piano concertos in the repertoire, Chopin’s First.

May 10, 2025

English Chamber Orchestra

Leipzig · St. Nicholas Church

2. East Woodhay Silver Band

East Woodhay Silver Band have been bringing music to the community for over 140 years now, from humble beginnings as The East Woodhay Mechanics Band in 1884 to the present day. This is an opportunity to come and see the band and learn more about what they do.

May 17, 2025

Newbury Spring Festival

Newbury · St. Martin's Church

3. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Johan Dalene is one of the most important young violinists to have emerged on the international stage in recent years, having won the Sibelius Competition and then nominated as a member of the prestigious BBC New Generation Artist scheme.

May 17, 2025

Newbury Spring Festival

Newbury · St Nicolas Church

4. The Finn Collinson Band

The Finn Collinson Band features three of English folk’s leading virtuosos of their respective instruments, shaking up traditional tunes, baroque melodies and original compositions. A captivating and wonderfully varied live show offers a respectful eye on the past, with a firm grounding in the present.

May 22, 2025

Newbury Spring Festival

Haddington · Corn Exchange

5. Seth Lakeman

West Country folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman will be accompanied by folk singer and musician Benji Kirkpatrick and Devon singer- songwriter Alex Hart.

May 23, 2025

Newbury Spring Festival

Newbury · Corn Exchange Newbury

6. Ex Cathedra

Powerful, passionate, hypnotic – in a time of turmoil and amid the shock of war, Rachmaninov turned to the choral heritage he held dear, and created one of the most awe-inspiring vocal masterpieces.

May 23, 2025

Newbury Spring Festival

Berkshire · Douai Abbey

7. Beethoven Missa Solemnis

“From the heart, may it go to the heart” was Beethoven’s inscription on the score of this monumental spiritual masterpiece. After Hilary’s Cronin’s memorable performance with the Festival Chorus in the 2024 Festival she makes a welcome return this year performing alongside some of Britain’s other leading young soloists, Katie Bray, Elgan Llýr Thomas and William Thomas.

May 24, 2025

Newbury Spring Festival

Newbury · St Nicolas Church

Conclusion

The Newbury Spring Festival 2025 is a vibrant celebration of music's universal language, bringing together artists and audiences in a shared appreciation of artistry and creativity. With performances spanning orchestral, choral, and folk traditions, the festival highlights the diversity and richness of musical expression. As the festival concludes, it leaves behind a resonant echo of artistic excellence and cultural unity, reminding us of music's ability to transcend boundaries and forge connections. Whether through the stirring notes of a violin or the harmonious blend of voices, the festival ensures that music's legacy continues to flourish.

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