
Words Linda France.
Andrew Kennedy - tenor, Carducci Quartet. Recorded at Studio 1, BBC Wales, April 2006.
Part of the song cycle Words, Wide Night for tenor, piano and string quartet, commissioned to celebrate the 40th (Ruby) Wedding Anniversary of Jane and Steve Lee in 2006. Texts include poems on the subject of love drawn from a wide selection of literary styles ranging over several centuries.
World premiere: Andrew Kennedy, Daniel Hill, Carducci Quartet, Coxley Vineyard, 2006; first public performance: Andrew Staples, Daniel Hill, Carducci Quartet, Cardiff University, April 2007.

Some of the best brass musicians in the world, at the peak of their powers, each presenting a programme of contemporary and traditional repertoire, along with major solo works, effortlessly linked by the inimitable Frank Renton.
Each band will be encouraged to present themselves in their best possible light, playing to their strengths and free of the stresses and strains of contesting.
The bands are:
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Brass Band: 10:30-11:15
Willebroek: 12:00-13:15
Black Dyke Band: 14:00-15:15pm
David Childs Solo Recital: 16:00-16:45
Flowers Band: 17:30-18:45
Foden's Band: 19:30-20:45

Step back in time for our Tudor Players Day at Berkeley Castle. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the past as live music and traditional Tudor dancing fill the Great Hall. With costumed performers and a lively, immersive atmosphere, it’s a wonderful way to experience the grandeur of the Castle as it might have been in the 1500s. Perfect for all ages, this special day brings history to life in the most entertaining way.
This event is included in the standard admission ticket. Simply book a ticket for 21st June.

These Islands - Summer Concert (details to follow)