A celebratory curtain-raiser for Swaledale Festival’s 50th anniversary year, and the Festival’s first-ever event in a Cathedral. The concert features the combined forces of the Swale Singers and Richmondshire Choral Society, with a superb period-instrument orchestra and four internationally acclaimed soloists. There will be a bar selling wine and soft drinks in the interval.
May 28, 2022 - May 28, 2022
A celebratory curtain-raiser for Swaledale Festival’s 50th anniversary year, and the Festival’s first-ever event in a Cathedral. The concert features…
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Young Artists Platform Pianist Richard Uttley played in the Festival’s Young Artists Platform in the early days of what is…
CONTINUE READINGJune 2, 2022 - June 2, 2022
Guitar magician Antonio Forcione always brings the house down with his infectious brand of world music. His international colleagues this…
CONTINUE READINGJune 3, 2022 - June 3, 2022
We welcome the brilliant young Brazilian guitarist for the first time. Her programme includes music by four of the most…
CONTINUE READINGJune 3, 2022 - June 3, 2022
A relaxed workshop for singers of all abilities. Music reading is not essential and everyone is welcome.
CONTINUE READINGJune 3, 2022 - June 3, 2022
A sublime and innovative collaboration between the world-renowned vocal ensemble and Rachel Podger – “The unsurpassed British glory of the…
CONTINUE READINGJune 4, 2022 - June 4, 2022
Come and enjoy a day of free outdoor entertainment for all the family. The performances kick of at 11am with…
CONTINUE READINGJune 4, 2022 - June 4, 2022
In celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Voices of Craven choir present Handel Zadok the Priest, Hallelujah Chorus Holst I…
CONTINUE READINGJune 4, 2022 - June 4, 2022
A warm welcome back to the Kilarney-born fiddle and concertina virtuoso who is always a huge hit with Swaledale audiences.…
CONTINUE READINGJune 5, 2022 - June 5, 2022
A mini Folk Fest on a picturesque Dales farm, featuring two sensational folk groups – The Rheingans Sisters and Steel…
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The glorious sound of eight cellists from the world famous Hallé Orchestra in a diverse programme containing works by Vivaldi,…
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Beautifully played and choreographed music played on a myriad of instruments from maracas to marimbas. Delia Stevens and Le Yu…
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Guitarist Dave Kelly and keyboardist Bob Hall cut their teeth with the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy, John Lee…
CONTINUE READINGJune 7, 2022 - June 7, 2022
19 year old pianist is already playing concertos with top orchestras and receiving high praise for her musicality and command…
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Music by Byrd, Mozart, Nielsen, Stephen Dodgson and Amy Beach, played by a vibrant and extremely talented young wind instrument…
CONTINUE READINGJune 8, 2022 - June 8, 2022
A delightful programme of Baroque concertos by Bach, Telemann, Handel and others, played on period instruments by the popular ensemble…
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Two great pianists share one superb Steinway for Mozart’s C Major Sonata K521, Schubert’s Fantasie Op 103, and Ravel’s La…
CONTINUE READINGJune 9, 2022 - June 9, 2022
The Sacconis have starred at Swaledale Festival on numerous occasions, and it is always a pleasure to welcome them. Today…
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The members of Acoustic Triangle – saxophonist Tim Garland, bassist Malcolm Creese and pianist Gwilym Simcock – have toured together…
CONTINUE READINGJune 10, 2022 - June 10, 2022
Swaledale’s best loved folk group, like the Festival, began life in 1972, so here’s a chance to celebrate together with…
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