Elgar Festival
From Sat 23 May
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‘Elgar for everyone’ - with relaxed concerts, family events, free performances in iconic buildings and walks on the Malverns...
“Every year, on the weekend closest to the date of his birth, we celebrate the life and music of Sir Edward Elgar with an immersive, accessible and engaging week of concerts, exhibits, talks, films and more.” So says Kenneth Woods in talking about the Elgar Festival, of which he’s the artistic director. “Our motto is ‘Elgar for everyone’; from relaxed concerts to family events, free performances in iconic buildings and walks on the Malverns, to world-class performances by our resident orchestra - the English Symphony Orchestra - in Worcester Cathedral.
“There’s also plenty of opportunity to take part. Come and play Elgar, join the Elgar Festival Chorus, be coached in our Young Strings Masterclass, or enter our renowned Young Composer competition...
“The Elgar Festival has something for everybody in our community.”
Various locations in and around Worcester, Worcester
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