We are delighted to present this year a wide range of programmes from the baroque splendour of Paul O’Dette, Fretwork and Theatre of Voices to the continuing perfection of The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band. Come and picnic on the river bank or enjoy dinner and drinks in the Festival Pavilion followed by outstanding performances in a superb acoustic.
Please note that a number of the 2003 performances sold out. The Concert Hall only seats 550, so don’t leave booking until the last minute!
William Boughton, Artistic Director
John Lill celebrates his 60th Birthday
John Lill is surely one of the major pianists of our time. As part of the celebrations of his 60th birthday, he will be performing both Brahms piano concertos in a single concert on Saturday July 3rd at this year's Summer Series, accompanied by the English Symphony Orchestra and William Boughton. This is likely to be one of the highlights of the summer.
Jeremy Menuhin - The Complete Mozart Piano Concertos
This Summer we embark upon a projet to perform and record the complete Mozart piano concertos, with Jeremy Menuhin and the English Symphony Orchestra. The concertos will be presented anually at the Wyastone Summer Series, and at various other festivals throughout Europe, finishing in 2010. Join us for the beginning of the cycle this year on Friday July 23rd.
Emma Johnson - Tribute to Benny Goodman
Last year Emma Johnson's trio concert with Leon McCawley and Natalie Clein was sold out and received rapturous applause. We are delighted to welcome her back this year for a solo recital. On Friday 16th July Emma will perform an evening in tribute to the great Benny Goodman, playing some of his own arrangements and some of the many works written for him by the major classical composers of his time.
These are just a few of the highlights of this year's series - for more information on each of the concerts click on the links below.
Entertaining & Catering
Creative Forest Foods of Lydney have once again been appointed as caterers to The Summer Series. This will ensure that excellent value hot and cold meals, sumptuous picnics and delicious deserts will be available before every concert and during the intervals. Table reservations can be made when booking concert tickets.
The Pavilion Restaurant, Bistro & Bar, will be open from 6.00pm Restaurant meals and Picnic Platters should be booked and prepaid through the Box Office
Pavilion Menus
Restaurant: Two course meal, including coffee £14.95 per person.
The Restaurant service will begin at 6.00pm. Please be seated no later than 6.45pm
Bistro: Hot snacks, cakes and bakery items from £2.75
Picnic Platters: £8.95 per person. Platters can be collected from the Pavilion at 6.00pm.
Please ask the Box Office for information about menu alternatives.
A range of vegetarian options are available
Wyastone is available for private hire, please e-mail Antony Smith or call on 01600 890007 for further information.
