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DownloadFriday 29 July 7pm - 9pm - The Lake
An Evening with Julian Lloyd Webber
World renowned musician Julian Lloyd Webber introduces his wife, fellow cellist Jia Xin and her pianist partner, Di Xiao, in a magical musical evening featuring Bach, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rachmaninov.
This unique concert is filled with unforgettable music and, quite possibly, unforgettable anecdotes as Julian takes his audience on a musical journey through his extraordinary career.
As a member of arguably the most influential musical dynasty of modern times, Julian Lloyd Webber will recount stories and anecdotes of touring, recording sessions, concerts and TV shows to link with a new presentation of rare video footage of him talking and performing with the likes of Nigel Kennedy, Elton John, Katherine Jenkins, Tim Rice, Yehudi Menuhin, Joaquin Rodrigo, Cleo Laine, Stephane Grappelli and many others.
Julian will also be inviting two locally-based young cellists to bring along their own cellos to be coached by the maestro himself in a separate workshop. This will give them a once-in-lifetime opportunity to have a mini masterclass with one of the most successful British musicians of the last 50 years.
BUY TICKETSSupper Club with Julian Lloyd Webber
Friday, 29 July, 9pm-10.45pm | The Glass House | £25 per person (includes all food and drinks)
A post-concert soirée with Julian Lloyd Webber, Jiaxin and Di Xiao. Mingle informally yet exclusively with music legends, while savoring an array of indulgent Asian supper delights, alongside artisanal nibbles. A celebration of all that’s best from ANRÁN’s own garden and the best of produce from the Southwest.
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More InfoSunday 31 July 4pm - 7pm - The Lake
Torbay Symphony Orchestra and Di Xiao
Watch the sun go down by the lakeside as Torbay Symphony Orchestra performs classical pieces by Mozart and Beethoven with guest solo pianist Di Xiao.
The Torbay Symphony Orchestra has gained a reputation for its exciting performances of classical and contemporary works by a broad range of composers. Their repertoire includes a wide variety of orchestral music from all eras, for all ages.
Under the baton of conductor Richard Gonski and led by violinist Chris Eastman, the TSO enjoys a reputation for embracing all kinds of music in their concerts, from the familiar and popular to acclaimed performances of contemporary repertoire and music specifically commissioned by the orchestra from living composers.
Di Xiao has been hailed as “a pianist of awesome gifts” and was once named among the ten most outstanding young Chinese pianists by International Piano Magazine
The piano has taken her from the post Cultural Revolution backstreets of southern China to the world stage where she has performed in over 20 countries and many of the world's most prestigious venues.
A performer, educator, writer and director of the Birmingham International Music Academy, she aspires to create a bridge between Chinese and European cultures.
A Night With The Legends
Saturday 30 July 7pm - 10:30pm - The Cow Shed
Planet Abba
Established now for over ten years, Planet ABBA continues to be the UK's leading ABBA tribute band.
Their professionally choreographed stage show, with many costume changes, faithfully encapsulates the sights and sounds of this legendary Swedish band and their endless stream of unforgettable hits.
Planet ABBA are the official holograms of ABBA WORLD, which premiered in Earls Court London, before touring across the world. This internationally acclaimed band has performed worldwide, including the USA, Spain, India and Qatar. They have performed sell-out shows in theatres up and down the country.
Real Magic and Joe Tilly
One of the UK's premier tributes to the rock band Queen, Real Magic is fronted by the charismatic Joe Tilly, bringing the sights and sounds of Queen with a full band, Magic!
This production perfectly recreates both these stadium spectaculars and the more intimate triumphs that preceded them.
Driven on by a band brimming over with superb musicianship, which flawlessly complements a performance that captures Freddie’s on-stage antics and irrepressible personality, a score of non-stop hits beckons.
Sounds Of Bassey
Sounds of Bassey is one the most respected and sought-after Shirley Bassey tribute acts in show business
Having performed at events endorsed by Dame Shirley herself, including the auction of her stage wear at Cafe De Paris in London, Sounds of Bassey is one the most respected and sought-after Shirley Bassey tribute acts in show business, having performed in over 25 countries since 2002.
Sounds of Bassey has made appearances at high profile corporate events for BBC, Barclays Bank, Chevron, P&O, Daily Mail, Chelsea F.C, as well as many high profile global 007 James Bond events for corporations such as SONY & MGM.
Live in the Cow Shed
Sunday 31 July 12pm - 10:30pm
NEIL MAYA QUARTET: THE BRUBECK PROJECT
For many people, the sound of Dave Brubeck’s ‘Take 5’ is the sound of jazz. The late American pianist and composer did more than perhaps anyone to bring jazz into the popular mainstream.
Devon-based musician Neil Maya has put together a group of some of the finest musicians in the South West to authentically reproduce the best known Dave Brubeck recordings such as ‘It’s A Raggy Waltz’, ‘Blue Rondo a la Turk’, ‘Unsquare Dance’ and of course ‘Take 5’ as well as lesser known gems from some of Dave Brubeck quartet's finest albums including Time In, Time Further Out, Dave Digs Disney and of course the iconic Time Out.
The band has performed numerous sell-out shows, including the Teignmouth Jazz Festival, numerous arts centres as well as many shows for rural touring schemes in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Herefordshire and Shropshire. The band released a live CD/DVD of the project in June 2017.
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The Ronnie Jones Trio
Formed in 2011, the Ronnie Jones Trio is well-known on the thriving South West jazz circuit.
The band has performed at Cheltenham, Marlborough, Plymouth, Ealing and Teignmouth jazz festivals and supported highly-regarded jazz musicians such as pianist John Horler and saxophonist Simon Spillett on successful West Country tours – and have a Christmas residency at Bovey Castle Hotel to boot!
A broadcast journalist by training, band leader Ronnie Jones now splits his time between producing podcasts and playing jazz. He grew up in West London where he was first introduced to jazz at school by the much-respected jazz drummer Bill Eyden. Having escaped to Devon 16 years ago, Ronnie is now an in-demand session jazz drummer and percussionist with a reputation for his tasteful and creative playing. Ronnie has played at the Welsh Proms, the National Eisteddfod and Brecon Jazz Festival and has appeared on BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and S4C.
