The Cheltenham Music Festival has released a statement regarding the future of the 2024 festival. The festival noted, “We are aware of an online article that appeared over the weekend about the future of Cheltenham Music Festival. We were not asked to offer comment on it before publication, and would therefore like to take this opportunity to address the concerns {…}
The UK-based Cheltenham Music Festival has announced its 2022 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances. The ”Festival Evensong” will feature the Cheltenham College Chapel Choir under David McKee. The showcase will feature music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Herbert Howells. Performance Date: July 8, 2022 Contralto Hilary Summers and {…}
The Cheltenham Music Festival has announced its 2021 edition, which will feature 10 days of performances, 21 world premieres, and several “free stage concerts.” The festival is set to take place between July 2-11 and will allow socially distanced audiences into venues. “I am tremendously proud that our team will bring world-class performances to Cheltenham this summer. For those who {…}
The Cheltenham Music Festival has announced its 2020 season, its 76th edition, which was curated by composer and innovator Jules Buckley. For the purposes of this article our prime focus will be on vocal and operatic offerings. Mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly and tenor Andrew Staples will perform Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde” in an arrangement by Iain Farrington. The {…}
Cheltenham Music Festival has announced its 2019 slate of performances. For the purposes of this article, we will highlight mainly vocal and opera-related performances in the lineup. Cheltenham Music Festival will celebrate its 75th Anniversary this year with an ambitious program featuring 20 world premieres and a community opera, with a focus on women composers and performers. The Festival, under {…}