Friday 15 August 2008
Rising Star:
Romain Descharmes piano
Beethoven Sonata in E flat, Op.7
Scriabin Sonata No.5
Ravel Menuet antique
Ravel Valses nobles et sentimentales
Rzewski Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues
Romain Descharmes was an emphatic first prize winner in the inaugural Vlado Perlmuter competition last October.
He is an exceptional pianist and a musician of whom we will see and hear a great deal in the years to come.
allocated seating
Mrs Eileen Jewell
Masterclass:
Robert Tear voice
The distinguished tenor Robert Tear, whose name is synonymous with Covent Garden opera and for whom Benjamin Britten and Michael Tippett wrote major roles, works with young singers.
unreserved SEATING
Christopher Rowland Candlelight Serenade
LDSM Young Artists
Since 1985 this prestigious concert has proved to be a Festival highlight each year, revealing many young musicians who will make tomorrow’s artistic headlines. This concert is renamed in memory of our former Summer School Director who inspired, encouraged and helped so many of our LDSM Young Artists.
allocated seating
Mr & Mrs Harold Lefton
Festival Diary
- Friday 1 August 2008
- Saturday 2 August 2008
- Sunday 3 August 2008
- Monday 4 August 2008
- Tuesday 5 August 2008
- Wednesday 6 August 2008
- Thursday 7 August 2008
- Friday 8 August 2008
- Saturday 9 August 2008
- Sunday 10 August 2008
- Monday 11 August 2008
- Tuesday 12 August 2008
- Wednesday 13 August 2008
- Thursday 14 August 2008
- Friday 15 August 2008
- Saturday 16 August 2008
- Sunday 17 August 2008





