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Join the Festival Players, led by Thelma Handy, for Stravinsky's incredible A Soldier's Tale. Narrated by international opera star Jennifer Johnston and featuring 7 different instrumentalists, it tells of a young soldier who sells his violin - and his soul - to the devil. With its jazz-infused score and supplementary artwork by Clive Hicks-Jenkins, don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Stravinsky's macabre fable performed here on the Wirral.The first half of the concert will feature Liverpool Brass Quintet, who return to the festival after giving its inaugural concert back in 2021.
Liverpool Brass Quintet:
Four Renaissance Dances - Susato
Battle Suite - Scheidt
Frere Jacques - Iveson
Ashokan Farewell - Jay Ungar
Three Sea Shanties - Anon
Bohemian Rhapsody - Mercury
That’s a plenty - arr. Wasson
The Festival Players:
A Soldier's Tale - Stravinsky
Jennifer Johnston - Narrator
Thelma Handy - Violin
Anthony Williams - Double Bass
Emma Burgess - Clarinet
Rosie Burton - Bassoon
Richard Cowen - Trumpet
Simon Cowen - Trombone
Scott Lumsdaine - Percussion
Tickets: Adult £20 / Student £8 / Child £0
Your ticket includes an interval drink of wine or local Brimstage beer.
This event is generously sponsored by Brabners solicitors.
www.brabners.com
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Jubilee Centre, Captain's Pit, Hose Side Road, Wallasey, CH45 0, United Kingdom,Wallasey
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