Freddie White is a masterful guitar player, singer-songwriter and interpreter of classic songs who has captivated audiences during a career spanning five decades. A founding member of Scullion and The Fake, Freddie’s career skyrocketed touring alongside Eric Clapton. With timeless albums like Live on Tour and Do You Do, Freddie’s eclectic repertoire and the magnetic energy of his live shows resonates with fans old and new.

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Blues & Ballads: An Evening with Paul Jones & Dave Kelly, and Freddie White

Grand Opera House

The Irish mezzo studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin under Veronica Dunne before moving on to the Opera Studio at the Bavarian State Opera from 2016 to 2018. She is a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist for 2023-5, during which time she will debut at major recital venues including Wigmore Hall. She recently sang Wellgunde in Barrie Kosky’s new production of Das Rheingold at the Royal Opera House and will make her role debut as Carmen at the 2024 Buxton Festival. Her programme takes an avian theme.

Niamh O'Sullivan mezzo-soprano; Gary Beecher piano

Wigmore Hall

### Elgar Festival 2023 - Elgar for Everyone Family Concert

**Date and Time:**  
31st May 2023, 7:30 PM

**Location:**  
Worcester Cathedral, 8 College Yard, Worcester WR1 2LA

**Event Description:**  
Join us for the annual Elgar for Everyone Family Concert, a cherished event of the Elgar Festival. This concert features young musicians from across Elgar Country performing alongside their teachers and mentors, creating an uplifting experience for families and children in Worcestershire. The English Symphony Orchestra (ESO) Youth Ensembles, conducted by James Topp, will present a delightful program that promises to bring a smile to listeners of all ages.

**Programme Highlights:**  
- **Henry Purcell, arr. I Farrington:** Abdelazer Rondeau (BBC Ten Pieces)
- **attrib. Henry VIII, arr. L Ryan:** Greensleeves
- **Jeremiah Clarke, arr. L Ryan:** Prince of Denmark’s March
- **Denes Agay:** Tango and Rumba from Five Easy Dances
- **Peter Warlock, arr. J McDonough:** Basse-Danse, Pieds-en-l’air and Mattachins from Capriol Suite
- **Matthew Locke:** Air, Allemande and Sarabande from Music for His Majesty’s Sackbutts and Cornetts
- **Maschwitz/Sherwin arr. Jack Gale:** A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
- **arr. Calvin Custer:** Themes from 007 James Bond
- **Ralph Vaughan Williams:** March "Seventeen Come Sunday" from English Folk Song Suite
- **Henry Purcell, arr. B Britten:** Chaconne
- **Florence Price:** Adoration
- **Edward Elgar, arr. I Farrington:** Enigma Variations Theme, 11, 6, 7 & Nimrod (BBC Ten Pieces)

**Artists:**  
ESO Youth Ensembles  
**Conductor:** James Topp

**About the Concert:**  
Since its inception, the Elgar for Everyone Family Concert has become a favorite event of the festival. It brings together young musicians and their mentors to perform for the local community, making it a uniquely uplifting event that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

**Tickets:**  
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Join us for an evening of beautiful music and community spirit at the Worcester Cathedral!

Elgar Festival 2023 - Elgar for Everyone Family Concert

Worcester Cathedral

Join us for an enchanting evening of brass music as the BRSO Academy and the Hermann-Levi-Akademie des Staatsorchesters present "Polished Brass - orchestra academies invite." This special concert will take place on Tuesday, 25th April 2023, at 7:00 pm in the vibrant setting of Munich's Werksviertel-Mitte, Technikum.

The evening's program promises a diverse range of compositions, starting with the majestic "Solomon: Entry of the Queen of Sheba HW 67 Act III Sinfonia" by Georg Friedrich Händel, followed by spirited "Dances from Terpsichore" arranged by NoPhilBrass from Michael Praetorius. The audience will be treated to Maurice Ravel's "Alborada del gracioso" and Johann Sebastian Bach's "Concert for Organ d-Minor BWV 596 after A. Vivaldi's L'Estro armonico op. 3 No. 11." Pietro Mascagni's "Cavalleria rusticana. Intermezzo" and Daniel Schnyder's "3 American Dances" will add to the evening's eclectic mix. The program will also feature contemporary pieces including Michael Clothier's "Rumba Fortinbrass" and a selection of songs from classic films and musicals, culminating in Goff Richards' "Homage to the noble grape."

This concert is a unique opportunity to experience the talents of the members of the BRSO academy and the Hermann-Levi-Akademie des Staatsorchesters as they come together to deliver a memorable performance. Don't miss this celebration of brass music in one of Munich's most dynamic venues.

For tickets and further information, please visit our website or contact our ticket hotline. Join us for a night of exquisite music that promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar.

Manning Sherwin

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