University celebrates Handel in Beverley
Posted on 3 April 2007
After a cheery brunch at the Pipe and Glass Inn, South Dalton - the musical entertainments start at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, when the University of York Baroque Chamber Ensemble present the acclaimed masque ‘Acis & Galatea’. A second concert starts at 4pm at All Saints’ Church, Lund (just up the road), when the programme explores Handel’s instrumental music with recorder player Pamela Thorby and colleagues.
I am really pleased to be working with the Department of Music at the University of York
Delma Tomlin
A third concert takes place at the newly restored St James’ Church, Warter at 7.30pm. Presented this time by the University of York Chamber Choir and Baroque Ensemble, the concert includes Handel’s famous choral work Dixit Dominus and music by Vivaldi and Corelli.
Delma Tomlin, Director of the Festival said ‘I am really pleased to be working with the Department of Music at the University of York. The students offer the Festival an exceptional wealth of talent, and we offer the students a rare opportunity to enjoy the beautiful historic churches of the East Riding, and a chance to meet the Festival audiences.
Bill Brooks, Head of the Department of Music, said: "The inventive programming and national ‘pull’ of the National Centre for Early Music continues to yield exciting opportunities for our students. I believe also, that the York Music Department has a wealth of exceptional young musicians. Each of the concerts will provide a treat."
The Festival is administered by the National Centre for Early Music and funded by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Arts Council England, Yorkshire, Schroders and Orchestras Live.
For tickets and festival brochures please contact the NCEM, St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York YO1 9TL on 01904 632220, visit www.ncem.co.uk or use the secure on-line booking service at boxoffice@ncem.co.uk. Please note that individual tickets can also be purchased in person from the Beverley Tourist Information Centre, 34 Butcher Row, Beverley.
Notes to editors:
- For a pdf of the Festival brochure or for photographs of Pamela Thorby, St Mary’s South Dalton, All Saints’ Lund and the newly restored St James’ Warter, please contact the NCEM on 01904 632220.