4 - 13 July 2018

The North-West’s friendliest celebration of classical music

Uppermill Summer Music Festival

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Weds 4th July | 7.45pm £8

Uppermill Methodist Church Opening Gala Concert:

Zelkova Quartet and Friends

Mozart Horn Quintet in E flat Dvořák String Quartet no 13 in G major Brahms String Sextet no 1 in B flat*ZELKOVA QUARTET with Tom Redmond horn Harriet Mitchell viola*  and Stephanie Tress cello*

Welcome to our 2018 Festival and our opening concert by the Zelkova Quartet, winners of the 2017 St Martin’s Chamber Music Competition. For this delightful programme they will also be joined by esteemed colleagues including former Hallé hornist Tom Redmond in Mozart’s utterly charming Quintet.

Thurs 5th July | 7.45pm £8

Uppermill Methodist Church

Chopin in Paris

Duncan Glenday piano with Ali Howes cello*

Programme to include: Chopin Waltzes, Mazurkas and Polonaises Chopin Cello Sonata in G minor op 65*Tonight, we transport you to the world of the Parisian Salon with a selection of Chopin’s poetic and spirited dances for piano solo and conclude with the last of his great Romantic masterpieces.

Fri 6th July | 7.45pm £8

St Chad’s Church

LIGHTMARICI SAXOPHONE QUARTET

Programme to include: George Gershwin An American in Paris Michael Nyman Chasing Sheep is best left to Shepherds Gabriel Fauré Pavane Josie Simmons Suite of Irish Folk Tunes Rob Buckland New York Hat Astor Piazzolla Oblivion & LibertangoMarici Saxes will get our weekend off to a dazzling start, with a performance of tracks from their hotly-awaited debut album “Light”. Brimming with life and energy, this eclectic selection of classical standards, folk and rare musical gems will redefine everything you thought you knew about the saxophone. Don’t miss the chance to hear why the group have such an international following on social media, including over 800,000 views of their YouTube channel.

Sat 7th July | 12.15–1.15pm (pay on the door) £5

Uppermill Methodist ChurchFestival Coffee Concert:

Debussy 100Anne de Fornel (piano)

Programme to include: Debussy Suite Bergamasque: Prélude, Menuet, Clair de lune, Passepied Debussy Rêverie Chaminade Au pays dévasté

Admission is either £5 pay on the door or with the £8 Day Ticket.French pianist Anne de Fornel marks the centenary of Debussy’s death with some of his most well-known pieces, beloved by pianists around the world, and will also play music by French First World War composers, recently recorded for her CD “Towards a New Life”.The Church Café will be open 1.15pm – 2.15pm for those wishing to purchase a light lunch between events.

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Sat 7th July | 2.30 – 4.30pm (pay on the door) £5

Uppermill Methodist Church

An Afternoon of SongVoice Masterclass with Kathryn Rudge

Plus a closing performance by two of the 2017 Kathleen Ferrier Society Bursary Prize-winners, soprano Camilla Saba Davies and baritone Jacobo Ochoa Piedrahita. Admission to this afternoon event is either £5 pay on the door or with the £8 Day Ticket.

Sun 8th July | 7pm £8

Christ Church, Friezland

Dancing Around the World

Miloš Milivojević (accordion) Sophie Rosa (violin)

Programme to include: Strauss Blue Danube Strauss Annen Polka Strauss Voices of Spring Strauss Viennese Blood Piazzolla Histoire Du Tango Albeniz Asturias Brahms Hungarian Dances Monti Czardas Bartok Romanian Folk DancesTwo sensational virtuoso soloists join forces for this unmissable evening of unique arrangements for accordion and violin duo: an exploration of Viennese Waltz, Argentine Tango, Gypsy dance music and much more which is guaranteed to keep your toes tapping and lips whistling all night! 

Mon 9th July | 12 noon

Saddleworth Museum

Patrons’ LunchUSMF is extremely grateful for the invaluable support of all its sponsors and patrons. If you would be interested in supporting the work we do and would like to attend our informal luncheon to learn more about future planning, please contact us on 07951 910 931 or speak to a member of the committee during the first week of the Festival.

Tues 10th July | 7.30pm £6

Uppermill Methodist Church

Festival Competition Grand FinalCome along and support some of the region’s best upcoming talent in the Grand Final of our Festival Competition for 16 to 18-year olds.Six musicians will each play for up to 12 minutes, with the winner receiving £100, the Vincent and Heather Booth Memorial Cup and an opportunity to play a concerto with the Oldham Symphony Orchestra. We are very grateful to the Stephen Bell Charitable Trust and to the Booth Family for their generous support of this event

Weds 11th July | 1.30pm (pay on the door) £5

Uppermill Methodist ChurchSchools’ Concert:

A World of Rhythm Part 2GRAVITY PERCUSSION DUO

By popular demand, we are delighted to welcome back Gravity Percussion, the energetic percussion duo who enthralled our younger (and not so young!) listeners last year.

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Weds 11th July | 7pm £6

Sacred Heart Church inc. wine/juice

Behn String Quartet

Haydn String Quartet in D (The “Lark”) Dvořák String Quartet in F (“American”)Kindly supported by the Stephen Bell Charitable TrustWe are delighted to welcome the Behn Quartet, recently returned from a 10-date tour of New Zealand, for their first Uppermill appearance. Come along to this early-evening, 60-minute recital and marvel at the fascinating these four gifted performers then join us for refreshments and plenty of Festival chat afterwards from 8pm. (A glass of wine or juice is included in the ticket price tonight!).  

Thurs 12th July | 7.45pm £10

Uppermill Methodist Church

Remembering FerrierKathryn Rudge (mezzo soprano) Duncan Glenday (piano) with Garfield Jackson (viola)*

Programme to include: Handel Art thou troubled Handel Ombra mai fu Schubert An die Musik Brahms 2 songs with viola op 91* R Strauss Lieder Vaughan Williams Linden Lea Quilter Fair House of Joy Folk Song selection Plus items chosen by the audience!

Festival favourite Kathryn Rudge returns this year to perform a new programme dedicated to the memory of Kathleen Ferrier, the legendary British contralto who passed away 65 years ago, including many of the works central to her repertoire. The evening will conclude with pieces chosen by you, following a public vote on Days 1 - 4 of the Festival!

Fri 13th July | 7.30pm £12

Uppermill Methodist Church

Festival Finale

Mozart Sinfonia Concertante* Hummel Trumpet Concerto R Strauss Sextet from Capriccio Wagner Siegfried IdyllGarfield Jackson (viola)* Sophie Mather (violin)* Matt Palmer (trumpet) Zelkova Quartet and friends Festival Chamber Ensemble with Marco Bellasi (conductor) 

Our 10-day journey concludes with a stellar cast drawn from our growing family of Festival musicians who present a pair of uplifting Classical concertos plus exquisite chamber works by two of the Giants of Romantic opera. Not to be missed!

Booking detailsWhy not enjoy the whole Festival Experience with a Festival Ticket costing just £60? Otherwise, please help us by purchasing your tickets at least a day in advance of each concert (and note that tickets for evening concerts purchased “on the door” will be subject to a £2 surcharge). Tickets can be purchased online, in person from Uppermill Post Office or by sending a cheque payable to “Uppermill Summer Music Festival” c/o The Old Gatehouse, 53, Netherhouse Road, Shaw OL2 7HY, clearly stating your ticket requirements and enclosing a SSAE. Please note all seating is unreserved and under-18s are free, no ticket required. See the website www.usmf.uk for full details.

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