Ryedale Festival has announced a three-year partnership with Sinfonia of London and its Artistic Director, conductor John Wilson. The partnership launches on July 12, 2026, with a concert at York Barbican titled “An English Summer,” featuring a program of British orchestral music ranging from Vaughan Williams’s “The Lark Ascending” and Walton’s “Spitfire Prelude and Fugue” to light music classics by {…}
Ryedale Festival announces its inaugural “Winter Weekend.” This article only features vocal concerts. Baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Christopher Glynn present a St Cecilia’s day recital, featuring works by Vaughan Williams, Quilter, Britten, Elizabeth Maconchy, and Errollyn Wallen. Performance Date: November 22, 2025 The weekend closes with the world premiere of “The Longest Night,” a new community song cycle co-created {…}
(Photo credit: Chris Sorenson) Ryedale Festival has announced its lineup for the 2025 season. This article features vocal concerts only. Soprano Claire Booth is joined by violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen and pianist Christopher Glynn for the Yorkshire premiere of Gavin Higgins’ “Speak of the North.” They also perform Grieg’s “Haugtussa,” along with other works. Performance Date: July 12, 2025 Soprano Claire {…}
(Photo credit: Victoria Cadisch) The Ryedale Festival has announced its programming for the 2024 season. This article features classical vocal works only. Mezzo-soprano Victoria Simmonds, the RSMF Ryedale Primary Choir, Ryedale Voices, Harmonia, The RyeLarks, and the Kirkbymoorside Town Junior Brass Band present the first “Community Song Cycle” by John Barber and Hazel Gould. The concert also features storyteller Rosie {…}
