James Lisney returns to the Corn Exchange to perform Beethoven's final piano sonatas (op. 109 in E , op.110 in A Flat and op.111 in C).This event is part of an extensive Beethoven Project that has seen concerts and recordings in the Berlin Philharmonie, the Leipzig Gewandhaus and London`s Wigmore Hall.

"James Lisney combines velvet touch and wide range of colour with complete understanding of phrasing and dynamic shading." The Telegraph

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Hosts of NGA's regular folk nights, The Mandolinquents, are joined by Caratinga. Unique in the UK, Caratinga play music from Brazil's richest and most beautiful traditions; samba and its instrumental twin style choro. With dazzling acoustic interplay, infectious rhythms and gorgeous songs from over a century of Brazilian music, Caratinga have delighted audiences at festivals, theatres and arts centres throughout the UK.

"Caratinga bring together two rich and intertwined Brazilian traditions in a festival of bliss." Wiltshire Times

www.mandolin.co.uk

Join Southern Sinfonia for another Café Concert - the perfect way to enjoy a Friday lunchtime!

www.southernsinfonia.co.uk

Forty years on, and the music of The Beatles remains as fresh and uplifting as it was back in the "swinging sixties". The classic songs that have now inspired and influenced generations are performed with passion and reverence by The Cavern Beatles. Drawing on an extensive repertoire of hits and album tracks, the band perform totally live, and produce a fully authentic representation of the music with careful attention to detail.

"Like a scene from A Hard Days Night - amazing." The Sunday Times

www.cavernbeatles.com

Hungerford Jazz Forum gives players and singers of all levels the opportunity to perform for a live audience in a friendly environment.

Beginning and intermediate players are welcome as we recognise that "doing it for real" is the best experience there is. Woodshedding is essential but it's a waste of time if you don't get up and blow!

Hungerford Jazz Forum is pleased to recognise the support from a wide range of musicians and they are proud that they also have support from young musicians who are still at school.

Direct from two total sell-out London runs and the biggest selling comedian of the 2007 Edinburgh Festival; Jason Byrne returns to the road with a brand new show, which will rip you apart like a tornado. But in a funny way.

" Watching Jason Byrne on stage is like watching Ronaldinho play for Barcelona. It's not a matter of if the magic will come, but when and how often. He's effortlessly masterful. If you leave disappointed from this show, don't ever bother going to see comedy again." Edinburgh Evening News

www.jasonbyrne.net

The main work will be Carl Rutti's Requiem; it will be receiving its premiere at Winchester Cathedral, so ours this be the second performance.

Some of you may remember concerts by Cambridge Voices who have done a great deal to promote Rutti's music in this country and some of his compositions have been heard at Douai before. The choir and the orchestra are very much looking forward to this occasion.

The is the first performance by the full Southern Sinfonia at Douai who are pleased to support our only local professional orchestra.

The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth in Concert with Corps of Drums. A family concert by this world renowned band will include music from the popular classics, the Big Band era and military music supported by superb solo performances.

The Corps of Drums add the spectacular colour and flavour of ceremonial state occasions for which the Band is famous.

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Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by George Furth
Direction and Musical Staging by John Doyle
Musical Supervisor and Musical Arrangements
by Cathy Jayes
Designed by Liz Ascroft
Sound Designed by Gary Dixon

On a roof top in West Side, Manhattan, three friends watch as Sputnik flashes across the sky heralding the dawn of a new era. With all the idealism and exuberance of youth, they look forward to a promising future - “Our Time”.

Twenty five years later life and frustrated ambition have taken their toll. In Bel Air, California, Charley, Frank and Mary reflect on their life journey and the changing face of friendship. As the cynicism of middle age is stripped away, they remember how things used to be: “Our dreams coming true, Me and you, pal, Me and you!”

"It is almost 2 years since Jill Fraser asked me if I would do one more musical at The Watermill. I promised I would. Much has changed, of course, but I wanted to keep my promise. I thought long and hard about a musical that would reflect all Jill may have wanted to say and how it could be said. So, with the blessing of writers Sondheim and Furth, this poignant and funny musical, is coming to The Watermill.”
Director, John Doyle