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Welcome to the sixth Music@Malling Festival - a festival that brings international artists to historical venues in and around West Malling, Kent. The festival runs from 23rd September through to the 1st October and celebrates an eclectic mix of fabulous music.

The festival kicks off with Classical Kicks at The Farmhouse - with Lizzie Ball - violin and vocals and the outstanding accordionist, Milos Milivojevic.

West Side Story is celebrated in a set given by the Callum Au Big Band - featuring some of Europe’s top jazz musicians. Come and listen to legendary hits from the show together with standards by Duke Ellington, Count Basie and George Gershwin - Bernstein’s inspiration for one of the defining works of the 20th century.

Bach and Mozart are featured composers with performances at West Malling Abbey, St.Mary’s Church, West Malling, All Saint’s Church, Birling and St.Peter and St.Paul’s Church, Trottiscliffe including performances by Chamber Domaine, Sami Junnonen, Richard Harwood, Steven Devine, Matthew Owens and Matthew Truscott.

We continue to commemorate the First World War with a concert at Pilsdon Barn which includes works written during the conflict by Fauré, Bridge and Janacek performed by Chamber Domaine.

The Control Tower in Kings Hill provides the special venue for a recital featuring premieres by leading film composers performed by outstanding cellist, Richard Harwood.

Hundreds of primary school children will be involved in a project based on Prokofiev - Peter and the Wolf. The concerts in St.Mary’s Church, West Malling and Discovery School, King’s Hill are the culmination of a groundbreaking outreach project engaging young people with creativity and performance.

World renowned vocal ensemble - Stile Antico - perform music set to Shakespeare in a fascinating programme that ranges from Byrd through to the music of our time.

Music@Malling welcomes back leading vocalist, Matt Ford for Close to You II - exploring the lush yet intimate sound world of Frank Sinatra. A must for all Sinatra fans in his centenary year and a great finale to our sixth festival!

Music@Malling are very grateful for the help of a wide range of national, regional and local supporters. The festival promises to be a special and memorable series of events in glorious local venues.

Thomas Kemp - Artistic DirectorAlan Gibbins - Chairman

Classical Kicks!

8pm The Ballroom, The Farmhouse, West Malling, ME19 6NA

Lizzie Ball - Violin and Voice Milos Milivojevic - Accordion

An eclectic evening of music with Classical Kicks! featuring gypsy, jazz, classical and world music in The Ballroom at The Farmhouse. Champagne and canapés included in the ticket price. A greatway to kick off the festival!

Friday 23rd September

Saturday 24th September

Bach Pilgrimage I

11am All Saint’s Church, Birling, ME19 5JF

Chamber DomaineSami Junnonen - FluteThomas Kemp - ViolinNick Barr - ViolaRichard Harwood - Cello

Chamber Domaine perform the complete Mozart Flute Quartets and Bach Preludes and Fugues arranged by Mozart in two stunning churches along the Pilgrims’ Way.

Bach arr Mozart - Prelude and Fugue in D Minor, BWV.853Mozart - Flute Quartet No.1 in D Major, K.285Bach arr Mozart - Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, BWV.883Mozart - Flute Quartet No.2 in G Major, K.285aBach arr Mozart - Prelude and Fugue in F, BWV.882

Bach Pilgrimage II

2pm St.Peter and St.Paul’s Church, Trottiscliffe, ME19 5EE

Bach arr Mozart - Prelude and Fugue in F, BWV.527Mozart - Flute Quartet No.3 in C, K.285bBach arr Mozart - Prelude and Fugue in Eb, BWV.526Mozart - Flute Quartet in A, K.298Bach arr Mozart - Prelude and Fugue in F after WF Bach

Saturday 24th September

West Side Story

8pm St.Mary’s Church, West Malling, ME19 6NE.

The Callum Au Big Band

Stalwarts of Ronnie Scott’s Club in London, The Callum Au Big Band features some of the most outstanding jazz musicians in Europe. Hear them play their unique big band version of Bernstein - West Side Story alongside jazz standards by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and Count Basie led by the brilliant young trombonist, Callum Au.

Sunday 25th September

Go Compose!

10am-5pm Clout Institute, West Malling, ME19 6QH

A chance for budding composers from across Kent to compose a piece mentored by a leading composer and members of Chamber Domaine. Go Compose! is run in conjunction with Sound and Music - the hub for new music in the UK.

Monday 26th September

Bach Pilgrimage III

1pm West Malling Abbey, ME19 6JX

Richard Harwood - CelloSteven Devine - Harpsichord

Following Richard Harwood’s unforgettable cycle of Bach Cello Suites last year, come and hear the complete sonatas for Viola Da Gamba and Harpsichord in the stunning surroundings of WestMalling Abbey.

Bach - Sonata No.1 in G, BWV.1027Bach - Sonata No.2 in D, BWV.1028Bach - Sonata No.3 in G, BWV.1029

Tuesday 27th September

Bach Pilgrimage IV

1pm West Malling Abbey, ME19 6JX

Matthew Truscott - ViolinSteven Devine - Harpsichord

The complete Sonatas for Violin and Harpsichord performed by Steven Devine and Matthew Truscott - Leader of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Mahler Chamber Orchestra.

Bach - Sonata No.1 in B, BWV.1014Bach - Sonata No.2 in A, BWV.1015Bach - Sonata No.3 in E, BWV.1016

Peter and the Wolf

11am and 2pm St.Mary’s Church, West Malling, ME19 6NE

Thomas Kemp - ConductorChamber Domaine

Come and hear new works performed by local schools: the result of a series of workshops inspired by Peter and the Wolf and a performance of the Prokofiev classic narrated by Adam Mackenzie. A must for families!

Wednesday 28th September

Thursday 29th September

Bach Pilgrimage V1pm West Malling Abbey, ME19 6JX

Matthew Truscott - ViolinSteven Devine - Harpsichord

Bach - Sonata in C, BWV.1017Bach - Sonata in F, BWV.1018Bach - Sonata in G, BWV.1019

Peter and the Wolf10am and 2pm Discovery School, King’s Hill, ME19 4GJ

Chamber Domaine Thomas Kemp - Conductor

Come and hear the schools on King’s Hill perform new pieces inspired by Peter and the Wolf: a community event with an exhibition of pictures at The Control Tower, King’s Hill.

1914 - 1918

1pm Pilsdon Barn, West Malling, ME19 6HH

Chamber Domaine Thomas Kemp - Violin Adrian Bradbury - Cello Sophia Rahman - Piano

Chamber Domaine perform works written during the First World War and its immediate aftermath.

Fauré - Cello Sonata No.1, Op.119 Bridge - LamentJanacek - Violin Sonata Fauré - Piano Trio in D Op.120

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Friday 30th September

Touches of Sweet Harmony

8pm St.Mary’s Church, West Malling, ME19 6NE

Stile AnticoWest Malling Community ChoirSami Junnonen - Flute

World renowned vocal group, Stile Antico, perform music set to Shakespeare. A concert of ancient and modern works including the European premiere of Judith Bingham - Does the Moon Shine?

Bach Pilgrimage VI

1pm St.Mary’s Church, West Malling, ME19 6NE

Matthew Owens - Organ

The organist and choirmaster of Wells Cathedral performs Bach, Mozart and Bingham in St.Mary’s Church, West Malling.

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Saturday 1st October

Composing without Picture

1pm The Control Tower, King’s Hill, ME19 4RG

Richard Harwood - Cello

A fascinating concert of pieces for solo cello by renowned film composers including John Williams, Ennio Morricone, Alex Heffes, James Brett and Dario Marianelli.

Close to You II

8pm St.Mary’s Church, West Malling, ME19 6NE

Matt Ford - SingerJames Pearson - PianoThe Tippett QuartetCallum Au - TromboneMatt Skelton - Percussion

A brilliant finale to Music@Malling 2016 with a line up of star musicians and top vocalist Matt Ford in a tribute to Frank Sinatra.

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All evening concert tickets include a glass of wine.

Event No. Ticket Price TotalFriday 23rd 8pm Classical Kicks! £20

Saturday 24th 11am Bach Pilgrimage I £10

Saturday 24th 2pm Bach Pilgrimage II £10

Saturday 24th 8pm West Side Story £20

Sunday 25th 10am - 5pm Go Compose! FREE

Monday 26th 1pmBach Pilgrimage III £10

Tuesday 27th 1pm Bach Pilgrimage IV £10

Tuesday 27th 11am and 2pmPeter and the Wolf £5

Wednesday 28th 1pm Bach Pilgrimage V £10

Wednesday 28th 10am and 2pmPeter and the Wolf £5

Thursday 29th 1pm 1914 - 1918 *£15/£12

Friday 30th 1pm Bach Pilgrimage VI £10

Friday 30th 8pm Touches of Sweet Harmony £20

Saturday 1st October 1pmComposing without Picture *£15/£12

Saturday 1st October 8pmClose to You II £20

Season Ticket to all Events £75

TOTAL

Tickets can be booked online at www.musicatmalling.com and paid for via PayPal. Season tickets come with an invitation to the launch party at Went House on 23rd September 6pm. Season tickets are valid for all events except Classical Kicks at the Farmhouse.

Credit card payments can be made by telephone on 01732 770929 or in person at Tonbridge Castle.

Cheques to be made payable to Music@Malling and sent with the booking form to Peter Rutland, 2, Diana Walk, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4EN. Tickets may be collected at the door or please send an SAE for tickets to be posted to you beforehand.

All under 21’s can attend for free (excludes Classical Kicks!)

Concertgoers may purchase a season ticket covering all events for £75.

Tickets marked* indicate a concession for people over 65. General enquiries: 03453 191 043

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All events, venues and artists are subject to change.

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