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As well as supplying many local businesses and organisations with their design and print needs, Aspect also specialise in the design, production and publishing of books by local, and not so local, authors.

We also design and print newsletters, magazines, brochures and many other types of publicity material.

Come and browse our range of books, or talk to us about how we can help you get your book into print.

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AUTUMN IN MALVERN FESTIVAL30th Anniversary

When I founded the festival in 1989, I wondered how long the event could be sustained, given the various challenges that such an enterprise presents year after year. Funding apart, and conversely, creating a diverse programme of classical music, visual art and literary events over thirty years has not been difficult. Malvern has such a wealth of material to draw on, providing a constant source of ideas and inspiration. Musicians and audience members from Britain and abroad frequently comment on the unique beauty of the Malvern Hills, and the distinctive quality of the festival. This year we welcome back two regular visitors, Sofya Gulyak, the distinguished Russian pianist, who was a winner of the Leeds International Piano Competition, and the European Union Chamber Orchestra, comprising some of the most highly talented musicians from around Europe. As usual, there are exhibitions and talks on various subjects by leading experts, together with poetry, prose, organ and choral music.

My grateful thanks go to our generous sponsors and loyal audience, many of whom have supported the festival since its inception in 1989

Peter Smith MBE, FRSA

Founder & Artistic Director

TRIBUTE TO SIR STEPHEN CLEOBURY CBEDr Stephen Cleobury is chief patron of the Autumn in Malvern Festival

2019 marks Stephen’s retirement as Director of Music at King’s College, Cambridge, after 37 years. During this time he has made an outstanding contribution to choral music both in Britain and abroad. Stephen began as a chorister at Worcester Cathedral, went on to become Organ Scholar at St John’s College, Cambridge, and subsequently Sub-Organist of Westminster Abbey and Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral. Between 1995 and 2007 he was Principal Conductor

of the BBC Singers. Stephen’s work at King’s brought him into fruitful relationships with many leading orchestras and soloists. With the world-famous choir he broadened the repertoire, commissioning new music from leading composers, and developing its activities through touring, recording and broadcasting. Most notable are the annual Christmas and Easter broadcasts on BBC Television and the service of Nine Lessons and Carols on BBC Radio, transmitted around the world to millions of listeners.

This year Stephen has been honoured with a knighthood by Her Majesty, The Queen.

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Saturday 14th September 11amST JAMES’S CHURCH, WEST MALVERN

COLIN JACKSONpresents an informal talk on

PETER MARK ROGET MD FRS 1779–1869In association with the St James’s Church Flower Festival

2019 marks the 150th Anniversary of the death of Peter Mark Roget. Quite apart from his famous Thesaurus of English Words & Phrases, he strongly influenced scientific development during the nineteenth century in the fields of mathematics, chemistry, physiology and anatomy. He died in West Malvern on 12 September 1869 aged 90 and is buried in the churchyard. His gravestone is orientated north and south rather than the usual east and west. Perhaps there was a scientific reason why he wished to be buried in this way, in the direction of a compass needle, pointing to magnetic north.

The North Star, Polaris, remains in the same place in the sky, above the northern horizon, all year round.

Flowers will be laid on Roget’s grave in tribute to his extraordinary life.

A FREE EVENT

A voluntary contribution may be made to the Friends of St James’s Church if desired.

Location: St James’s Church, West Malvern, WR15 4BB

St James’s Church, West Malvern

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Sunday 15th September 3pmELMSLIE HOUSE, GREAT MALVERN

DR JERROLD NORTHROP MOORE gives a musically illustrated talk on

A SECRET SOURCE FOR ELGARTHE ORCHESTRAL MUSIC OF ARTHUR SULLIVAN

Sponsored by Hilary Elgar

In 1984, the distinguished American scholar Dr Northrop Moore published Edward Elgar: A Creative Life, widely regarded as the definitive biography of the composer. His continuing research informs a new book he is writing on Elgar, including recently discovered material for the talk this afternoon.

Location: on the cross roads of Avenue Road, Albert Road South and Albert Road North, WR14 3AG

Supported by members of the Elgar Society-West Midlands Email: west.midlands@elgar.org

Edward ElgarArthur Sullivan

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MONTHLY TALKSCOACH EXCURSIONSLOCAL VISTSSOCIETY WALKS

The aims of The CiviC soCieTy are: — to conserve and protect the best elements of Malvern’s heritage in the built and natural

environment— to encourage and promote high standards of planning and architectural design for the

enhancement, general improvement and appearance of Great Malvern and the surrounding area. BaCkground

The Malvern Civic Society, founded in 1958, is a voluntary organisation and a registered charity. It is entirely independent, with members drawn from across the area and beyond, who all care about Malvern, value its past and wish to protect its future.

WeBsiTeThe Malvern Civic Society’s website provides plenty of up-to-date information about the society and what it does in the Malvern area, including:

• how to join• the annual Civic Week• Society publications• the work of various sub-committees• details of events

for more information, see: www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk

The Beauchamp Community quadrangle

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Saturday 21st September 3pmTHE BEAUCHAMP COMMUNITY, ST LEONARD’S CHURCH,

NEWLAND, MALVERN LINK

RESTORED TO GLORYThe story of Clayton & Bell’s fresco decoration

introduced with a video presentation by COLIN BROWNLEE

Sponsored by Malvern Civic Society

Colin instigated and managed the restoration of previously hidden frescos inside St Leonard’s. Dating from 1864, the Victorian church is of national importance, reflected in the Grade 1 listing. The magnificent decorative scheme was devised by the Reverend James Skinner, the first Vicar, and executed by Clayton & Bell, using the Secco technique of painting on dry plaster. The restoration of the lavish and intricate design has been carried out by Donald Smith, a highly skilled specialist craftsman. The video presentation tells the story of Clayton & Bell’s decorations, their vicissitudes, and eventual restoration to the original designs.

To begin and end this special event

IAIN SIMCOCKplays music for organ from the works of

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH 1685–1750Trio-‘Vater unser im Himmelreich’ BWV 682

andPassacaglia & Fugue in C minor BWV 582

Iain was organ scholar at both St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle and Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. He was appointed sub-organist at Westminster Abbey and assistant director of music at Westminster Cathedral. He held the post of organist at the Abbey of St Pierre in Solesmes, France, and was the first British prize-winner in the Chartres International Organ Competition.

Location: the Beauchamp Community off the A449 shortly before entering Malvern Link from Worcester WR13 5AX

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Malvern Festival of Innovation7th–12th October 2019

Various venues around Great Malvern

www.festival-innovation.com

The Friends of Dame Laura Knight Society

Promoting interest and providing information on one of England’s greatest impressionists.

For details about membership and events please contact:The Malvern and Colwall Group Co-Ordinator

Heather Whatley on 01684 561592

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Sunday 22nd September 10amTHE ELGAR STATUE, BELLE VUE ISLAND, GREAT MALVERN

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF EDWARD ELGARSponsored by Robin Elt Shoes, Great Malvern

In memoriam, Robin Elt, who generously sponsored the festival since its inception in 1989.

The founder and artistic director of the festival, leads a combined morning and afternoon walk around locations connected with the composer. Elgar moved into Forli, Alexandra Road, Malvern, in June 1891. Two years before, he had married Alice, and they now had a baby daughter, Carice. At the time, Elgar was virtually unknown as a composer, except in the midlands, having failed to make much of an impression in London. By the time he left Malvern for Hereford, in July 1904, his music had become known internationally, and he had been made a Knight of the Realm by King Edward VII. The letter from the Prime Minister, with the good news, was delivered to Craeg Lea, Elgar’s house in Malvern Wells.

The morning walk goes north and returns to Great Malvern for a lunch break. There is a choice of places to eat in town centre, Cafés Pubs, Hotels and Restaurants. The afternoon walk, south, begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4.30p.m. in Great Malvern.

Please wear appropriate footwear for pavements and common land, steps and inclines.The festival cannot accept responsibility for accident, injury or loss.

Location: Great Malvern Town Centre WR14 3HJ

Saturday 28th September 3pmCOLWALL VILLAGE HALL

JAMES RUSSELLon

ARTIST COUPLES OF NEWLYN & LAMORNA In association with The Friends of the Dame Laura Knight Society

Based on an exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy, Bristol, this illustrated talk investigates what happens when two artists set up home together. Laura and Harold Knight are a prime example. This colourful and thought–provoking talk is given by a leading art historian who won The Sunday Times Book of the Year award.

JAMES RUSSELL is an independent art historian and curator, best known for notable exhibitions at Dulwich Picture Gallery, Eric Ravilious in 2015 and Edward Bawden in 2018. As an ARTS Society lecturer, he has given talks across Britain and internationally drawing on his own research into artists who inspire him.

Location: from Great Malvern follow the B4218 over the hills. Pass through Colwall village and turn right into Mill Lane. The hall is 50 yards on the right.

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Sunday 29th September 3pmCOLWALL VILLAGE HALL

CARLY TINKLER & JEM WAYGOODon

COLOUR IN LANDSCAPETHOSE BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS

Sponsored by Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

In their illustrated talk, eminent consultants Carly and Jem explain the role that colour plays in the landscape. They introduce the practice of Environmental Colour Assessment and demonstrate its application through a local case study, Colwall Primary School, which lies in the Malvern Hills AONB.

Location: from Great Malvern follow the B4218 over the hills. Pass through Colwall village and turn right into Mill Lane. The hall is 50 yards on the right.

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Saturday 5th October 3pmTHE BEAUCHAMP COMMUNITY, ST LEONARD’S CHURCH,

NEWLAND, MALVERN LINK

SUMMONED BY BELLSBETJEMAN AT THE BEAUCHAMP

The life and times of Sir John Betjeman recalled in prose, verse and music

withPAUL VAUGHAN: Narrator

ROY MASSEY: OrganSponsored by The English Speaking Union

The church of St Leonard at the Beauchamp Community was designed by the Victorian architect P. C. Hardwick in an early French Gothic style. The interior is exceptionally rich in design; the perfect High Anglican location for this affectionate tribute to John Betjeman.

PAUL VAUGHAN was a BBC Producer, and is a leading Arts Agent and impresario, managing prominent names on radio, television, and in the concert hall.

Dr ROY MASSEY an organ recitalist of high repute, is Organist Emeritus, Hereford Cathedral. He was Warden of the Royal School of Church Music and Organist and Master of the Choristers at Hereford Cathedral and Artistic Director at Hereford Three Choirs Festivals from 1974-2001.

Location: the Beauchamp Community off the A449 shortly before entering Malvern Link from Worcester WR13 5AX

John BetjemanPaul Vaughan Dr Roy Massey

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Allan K Brown FCA

18/227 Church Street, Great Malvern,

Worcestershire WR14 2AY

Tel: (01684) 573888 • Fax: (01684) 572733

For friendly and practical Accountancy and Taxation Advice

THE ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION

Creating global understanding through English

Patron: Her Majesty The Queen

WORCESTERSHIRE BRANCH

Membership Secretary

01684 573249 E-Mail: mwrenney@btinternet.com

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Sunday 6th October 3pmTHE COACH HOUSE THEATRE, GREAT MALVERN

STEPHEN COCKAYNEon

THE LANCHESTER MARIONETTES IN MALVERNSponsored by Peter & Angela Sutton

For a period of fifteen years, Foley House, Great Malvern, was home to the Lanchester Marionettes. In this illustrated talk you will meet Waldo and Muriel Lanchester, and discover the people, places and puppets that encompassed their world before, during, and after the Second World War.

STEPHEN COCKAYNE was born into a puppeteering family in North London. He worked for BBC Television, and is the author of Master of Marionettes, a new book about Waldo and Muriel Lanchester and their marionettes.

Signed copies of the book will be available for purchase after the talk.Location: on the left of Malvern Theatres, Grange Road, Great Malvern WR14 3HA

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Friday 11th October 7.30pmELMSLIE HOUSE, AVENUE ROAD, GREAT MALVERN

PIANO RECITALBy the distinguished Russian pianist

SOFYA GULYAK‘A formidable artist,’ Guardian

Sponsored by the Family of Oleg Prokofiev and Bernard & Anna Taylor

Chaconne in D minor BWV 1004Transcribed for piano by Ferruccio Busoni

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

Ferrucio Busoni 1866–1924 was one of the great re-creators of history. Schoenberg commented, ‘To him a composer’s text was not so much sacrosanct as a blueprint from which to build castles and fashion spiritual likenesses. As an interpretive artist, he succeeded in the main endeavour of interpretation, to bring out the Beethoven in Beethoven and the Bach in Bach.’ So it is with this transcription, in fact a re-invention of Bach’s D minor Chaconne for Solo Violin.

Six Pieces for Piano Op.118Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)

Dedicated to Clara Schumann

Allegro non assai, ma molto appassionato • Andante teneramenteAllegro energico • Allegretto un poco agitato • Andante

Andante, largo e mesto

By 1893 Brahms had discovered how to speak volumes with the sparest of gestures. The autumnal Six Pieces are among his final works for piano. They contain rhythmic and harmonic tension, traversing a broad and emotive musical landscape into which he poured his most deeply felt personal statements. Each of the six pieces were sent as a gift to Clara Schumann, one by one, helping to sustain her, since she could only play the piano for a few minutes at a time. Through these lyrical and heartfelt messages, Brahms communicates the deep connection between them, undoubtedly raising her spirit, and giving her some degree of peace.

Variations Brilliantes Op. 12Frederic Chopin (1810–1849)

Introduction-Allegro maestoso • Theme – Allegro moderatoVariation in B flat major • Scherzo • Lento • Scherzo vivace

As a pianist, Chopin had a brilliant technique, though after a number of years, he gave up a career as concert pianist to devote himself to composition. As a composer, he

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had a gift for adventurous harmony and an intuitive and inventive understanding of formal design. The fundamental texture of his music is accompanied melody. Often a tune is harmonised with plain chords, generally within a context and spacing, not heard before in keyboard music. Many of his beautiful effects derive from combining melodies of equal prominence with expressive content. Sometimes the underlay carries the rhythm of a dance, but with many subtle variations. These contrasting Variations Brilliantes demonstrate Chopin at his most imaginative.

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Five Pieces – Morceaux de fantasie Op.3Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873–1943)

Elegie • Prelude • Melody • Polichinelle • Serenade

Rachmaninoff was one of the greatest Russian composers, and in addition, possessed a formidable piano technique which he demonstrated on many occasions in solo recitals.

His performances were marked by precision, rhythmic drive, a refined legato and an ability to reveal clarity in complex textures. His writing for piano fully explored the expressive possibilities of the instrument, rather than attempting to produce virtuosic effects. The Five Pieces dating from 1892 are dedicated to Anton Arensky his teacher of harmony at the Moscow Conservatory. The fourth piece, Polichinelle, perhaps requires an explanation. It is a character piece, based on the Commedia dell’arte character, Pulcinella, from which Punch & Judy derives. All of the sections are in fact not fantasies, but rather imagery in musical form.

Sonata for Piano in B flat major Op. 83Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953)

Allegro inquieto • Andante caloroso • Precipitato

Prokofiev was as a composer with a distinctive and unconventional voice, often wilfully ironic. In his childhood he grew up during the final years of Tsarist Russia, and after the Revolution, under Stalin, in the USSR. He spent a number of years as a resident in the USA and Paris before returning for the last 17 years of his life to the USSR; where he found himself both stimulated and restricted by the communist regime’s cultural policies. The 7th Piano Sonata, sometimes named Stalingrad is the second of three War Sonatas, first performed in January 1943 by Sviatoslav Richter in Moscow. These sonatas contain some of Prokofiev’s most dissonant music, where he expresses his true feelings about the prevailing conditions. Shortly before, he had felt it his duty to compose Zdravitsa (Cheers) to celebrate Stalin’s 60th birthday. It is somewhat ironic that the 7th Sonata was awarded a Stalin Prize (Second Class!) The Allegro inquieto pays homage to the classical sonata form. The opening theme is harsh and features loud cluster like chords. The second theme is slow and thoughtful, wandering through various keys, resulting finally into a tumultuous chromatic development. The movement ends with the only full statement of the key, with a quiet roll of a B flat

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major chord. The Andante caloroso is initially very beautiful but quickly transforms into a chromatic section which shifts through multiple tonal centres. Eventually the music slows and melts into the rich opening theme. The Precipitato finale is in toccata form, testing touch and technique, and regarded as technically highly demanding, culminating in a furious recapitulation of the main theme, taxing all ten fingers of the pianist to extremes. The work ends triumphantly in a cascade of octaves.

* * *Oleg, Prokofiev’s youngest son, was a patron of the Autumn in Malvern Festival for a number of years before he died. When I drove him here from London, carrying an exhibition of his sculpture and painting, in the borrowed Malvern Theatres van, we approached Malvern from Guarlford; the hills appearing huge and magnificent in the twilight. We agreed that in the magical half light, they could almost be an English version of the Russian Ural Mountains, and a welcome escape from the freneticism of London. Oleg loved visiting Malvern, and in the convivial company of friends, he told us about artistic life in Russia; Shostakovich dropping in for tea with his parents, and his poetry discussions with Boris Pasternak.

We are very grateful to Frances, who was married to Oleg, and the Prokofiev family for their generous support of the festival.

(Peter Smith)

SOFYA GULYAK is a native of Kazan where she studied under Nailya Khakimova, and then in the Kazan State Conservatoire under Professor Elfiya Burnasheva. After that she continued her piano studies in Italy and at the Royal College of Music in London with Vanessa Latarch. She has served as a jury member and given piano master classes throughout Europe, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, South America and China. Sofya has appeared as a soloist all over the world with many leading orchestras including in the UK with the London Philharmonic, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Halle Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. She has broadcast on radio and television with the BBC and major broadcasters throughout the world. Sofya is currently visiting Professor of Piano at the Royal College of Music, London. This is her third visit to the Autumn in Malvern Festival.

Location: On the crossroads of Avenue Road, Albert Road South and Albert Road North WR14 3AG

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Saturday 12th October, 10am–5pmGREAT MALVERN PRIORY CHURCHYARD

ARTS, CRAFTS, FOOD & DRINK MARKET Operated by Boffy Arts & Events in association with Malvern Hills District Council

This long-established market features a large selection of traders. With over thirty designer makers, artists, and local artisan food businesses, there is something for everyone including live music. In addition, family activities will take place in the Priory, linked to Harvest Festival celebrations.

There are also Farmer’s Markets by the Priory Gatehouse, Abbey Road, on Saturday 21st September and Saturday 19th October, 9am till 2pm.

Location: Church Street, Great Malvern WR14 2AY

Saturday 12th October, 10am–4 pmBELLE VUE ISLAND, GREAT MALVERN

THE BIG DRAW – THE GREAT GLASS WALLKate & Jo DeBurgh of MAKE in Malvern Link

Kate and Jo present a new commission, The Great Glass Wall. Creativity becomes a shared experience through this live interactive drawing event as Kate and Jo invite you to join them and make your mark on their specially created wall of re-purposed glass panels; an activity suitable for all ages and abilities. www.make-no5.uk

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The Elmley Foundation is a grant-making charity founded by the late Countess Beauchamp, widow of Viscount Elmley, the 8th and last Earl Beauchamp of Madresfield Court, near Malvern.

Over many generations, Madresfield Court established a tradition of support for all forms of the

arts, crafts and design. Now that charitable sources have come to replace the personal enthusiasm and commitment shown by many family benefactors of the past, The Elmley Foundation perpetuates Madresfield’s considerable encouragement to the cultural life of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

The Foundation’s Trustees are therefore particularly delighted to support the Autumn in Malvern Festival

Guided tours of Madresfield Court take place between March and September and are for individuals or for groups, but must be booked in advance. To book contact Cheryl Stone at The Estate Office, Madresfield Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 5AH.

Tours@madresfieldestate.co.uk or www.madresfieldestate.co.uk or (01684) 573614.

The Elmley Foundation Ltd. Registered Charity 1004043 Registered Company 1959978 22 Sansome Walk, Worcester WR1 1LS.

Trustees: Diana Johnson, Sally Luton Director: John de la Cour

Malvern Town Council

Supporting the Autumn in Malvern Festival

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Sunday 20th October, 3pmTHE GREAT HALL, MALVERN COLLEGE

EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER ORCHESTRAHans-Peter Hofmann: Director

Toby White: Cello‘The wonderful European Union Chamber Orchestra,’ Daily Telegraph.

Sponsored by Malvern Town Council, The Elmley Foundation & Arts Council England

Holberg Suite Op 40Suite in the Olden Style from Holberg’s time

Edvard Grieg (1843–1907)

Praelude: Allegro vivace Sarabande: Andante Gavotte: AllegrettoMusette: Poco piu mosso Air: Andante religiosoRigaudon: Allegro con brio-Poco meno mosso

The suite was composed by Grieg in 1885, and since then has remained a great favourite among string players and audiences alike. The five movements, tonally in the key of G, take their inspiration from earlier European dance-suite forms. The work is brilliantly scored and finely focussed in every part, with some testing violin solos in the Rigaudon. Originally written for piano in 1884, the suite was commissioned to mark the bicentenary of Holberg’s birth. In his time, Ludwig Holberg 1684-1754, was regarded as the ‘Moliere of the North’. His French–influenced comedies and satires are considered an important part of the Scandinavian Enlightenment of the early 18th century.

Cello Concerto No 1 in C major (HobV11/b)Joseph Haydn (1732–1809)

Moderato • Adagio • Allegro molto

The concerto was written between 1761–5 for Joseph Weigl, the principal cellist of Prince Nicolaus’s Esterhazy Orchestra, a great friend of Haydn. As Kapellmeister to Prince Esterhazy, Haydn worked closely with many excellent instrumentalists. The concerto is an early work, and belongs to the transitional period between Baroque and Classicism, often heard in the works of CPE Bach 1714–88 who had a strong influence on Haydn. The continuity of the rhythmic pulse and the numerous identical repeats of the first movement’s main theme are definitely Baroque features, while the general shape of the concerto points towards a new style, later known as Classicism. In the first movement, Moderato, the solo part is demanding, with rapid passagework frequently ascending to the highest register. The second movement, Adagio, calls for tone of exceptional beauty, and the last movement, Allegro molto, for virtuosic brilliance and ebullience. For centuries the work was assumed to be destroyed or lost. In 1961, by good fortune, it was discovered by a Haydn scholar in Prague.

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Worcester Concert Club promotes six classical concerts and a masterclass each season featuring professional musicians. Everyone is welcome to all concerts and lunchtime events, so come along for a wonderful time at a live concert in Huntington Hall.

Tickets available from Worcester Live Box Office 01905 611427 www.worcserenade.co.uk

Single Tickets £17.00

Students: £5.00

Membership 2019-20 £63.00with this advert

Concerts at Huntingdon Hall ~ 3pm Sunday afternoons

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13 October 2019, 3pm ............................................................................ John Paul Ekins ~ Piano

10 November 2019, 12.30-1.30pm ...................................................................... MASTERCLASS The Carducci String Quartet will tutor young musicians from Elgar School & Severn Arts.

Free Entry to U18s and those with an afternoon concert ticket (otherwise £5)

10 November 2019, 3pm ............................................................ The Carducci String QuartetMatthew Denton & Michelle Fleming ~ Violin,

Eoin Schmidt-Martin ~ Viola, Emma Denton ~ Cello

8 December 2019, 3pm .......................................................................................................... The York WaitsFestive music performed on period instruments, with Deborah Catterall, singer

26 January 2020, 3pm ..............................................................................The Gildas String QuartetChristopher Jones ~ Violin, Gemma Sharples ~ Violin,

Kay Stephen ~ Viola, Anna Menzies ~ Cello

23 February 2020, 3pm ............................................................................... The Frith Piano QuartetBenjamin Frith ~ Piano, David Le Page ~ Violin, Robin Ireland ~ Viola,

Richard Jenkinson ~ Cello

29 March 2020, 3pm ....................................................................................................... Christopher AllsopLecture / Recital on the historic Nicholson organ of 1840

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Prelude in F minor Op.25Gerald Finzi (1901–1956)

Born in London in 1901, Finzi was of Jewish, Italian and German descent, and keenly sensitive to everything English; the landscape, music and literature, especially the poetry of Thomas Hardy. At his home on the Hampshire Downs, near Newbury, he established a large apple orchard, with many forgotten and almost extinct varieties. He was born in comfortable circumstances, though his early years were marked by sadness. Finzi’s father died in 1909 and by 1918 all three of his brothers were dead, the last killed a few months before the Armistice. Finzis works were often long in gestation, and this Prelude was originally conceived in the 1920s as the opening movement of a chamber symphony, which was never completed. Within a few bars his musical fingerprints are always easily recognisable, such was his distinctive compositional idiom. Though contemplative, the Prelude has a compelling forward drive, building ultimately to a climax of power and expectancy, the prevailing minor key breaking forth into the radiant warmth of the major. The first performance took place a year after Finzi’s death at St. John’s Church, Stockcross, Berkshire, with the Newbury String Players conducted by his son, Christopher Finzi.

Serenade for Strings Op. 22Antonin Dvorak (1841–1904)

Moderato • Menuetto: Allegro con moto • ScherzoLarghetto • Finale: Allegro vivace

Like most composers in the early stages of their careers, Dvorak struggled to make ends meet. For over a decade from 1862 he was principal viola at the Provisional Theatre in Prague. In 1874, frustrated by his slender means, with a wife and child to support, he applied to the Austrian State Stipendium for a financial grant. Johannes Brahms, a member of the panel, recognised Dvorak’s potential, with the result that the young composer was awarded a substantial grant of 400 Gulden. Encouraged by his success, Dvorak launched into a series of new projects, and in the early part of 1875 completed three chamber works, his 5th Symphony and the Serenade for Strings. As a viola player himself, Dvorak was strongly drawn towards chamber music. He had a profound admiration for the classical composers combined with a keen interest in contemporary musical developments. Dvorak always had plenty of ideas and as a rule worked relatively quickly, with the enviable gift of making his music sound as though it came naturally to him. The Serenade for Strings demonstrates a high degree of compositional virtuosity with considerable melodic and harmonic variety. Throughout this lyrical and expressive work there is frequent imitation of themes. Dvorak reinforces this cyclical nature of form, for instance, by quoting the main theme of the first movement before the coda of the final movement. The music critic, Ludevit Prochazka, reviewed the Serenade in 1876 with the words, ‘Dvorak’s great and uncommon gift deserves that a path be blazed for it into the larger musical world.’ Indeed, the Serenade is one of Dvorak’s most popular and frequently performed works.

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TOBY WHITE completed his master’s degree with distinction at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London, in 2017. In the same year he was appointed cellist of the Jubilee String Quartet, who perform regularly around Britain and Europe. In 2016 Toby made his BBC debut ‘live’ on Radio 3, performing Anthony Payne’s ‘Out of the Depths Comes Song’. Other highlights include performances of a Schumann Piano Trio and the Elgar Quintet with Donald and Vivian Weilerstein and a performance of Bach’s The Musical Offering with Levon Chilingirian and his quartet at King’s Place. He has given a performance of the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 with the St Cecilia Orchestra and most recently has performed works by Harrison Birtwistle and Thomas Ades as part of the This is Rattle concert series. Toby is the recipient of many awards and grants including the Pierre Fournier and Leverhulme Trusts and the Karl Motesiczky Scholarship. He makes his Wigmore Hall solo debut recital this year.

HANS-PETER HOFMANN studied at the Musikhochschule in Saarbrucken and then with Yfrah Neaman at the Guildhall School of Music in London. From student days he rapidly developed an international career as concertmaster, chamber musician and soloist, touring throughout Europe and Britain and performing in major concert halls such as Musikverein and Vienna Konzrthaus, the Berlin Schauspielhaus. He has led the Bavarian Chamber Orchestra, the Bavarian Kammerphilharmonic and Berlin Chamber Orchestra. Since 1998 he has led the Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra in Bregenz. He joined the prestigious Ensemble Les Dissonances in Paris and in 2011 founded the Quatuor Les Dissonances. Hans-Peter became a regular concert master of the European Union Chamber Orchestra in 2007 touring with them throughout Europe, South America and the UK. He is a respected teacher at the Musikhochschule in Nurnberg and also Professor at the Musikhochschule in Saarbrucken.

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The Family of Man a sculpture by Barbara Hepworth at Snape – photograph by Peter Smith

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THE EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Since its formation in 1981, the orchestra has gained a worldwide reputation as a musical ambassador for the European Union. Assistance from the European Commission has enabled intercontinental tours covering South and East Asia, North South and Central America, North Africa and the Middle East as well as Europe and Britain. Tours to Canada and India marked important historical occasions. Regular tours take place to Chile, Peru, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. More than 40 concerts are given each year in major international festivals and concert halls as well as less well known locations. The EUCO commissions new works, appears with leading soloists and broadcasts on BBC Radio 3. The orchestra has made several highly regarded recordings on the Hyperion, Koch, Naxos and ASV labels and was the Editor’s Choice in Gramophone Magazine for their Haydn CD in 2008. For their CD of Mozart’s works in 2013 they received an Outstanding Award from the International Record Review.

Location: College Road, Great Malvern WR14 3DF

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Saturday 26th October, 10am–12.30pmTHE THEATRE OF SMALL CONVENIENCE, GREAT MALVERN

In association with Malvern School of Art WCG

DRAWING CHANGES LIVESFree professional tuition

Location: Edith Walk, Great Malvern, WR14 4QH

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Proud to serve the people of Malvern and Ledbury

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LAND OF HOPE & GLORY

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Sunday 27th October 3pmTHE GREAT HALL, MALVERN COLLEGE

ALDWYN VOICESAdrian Lucas: Conductor

BROMPTON STRING QUARTETMaja Horvat: 1st Violin • Emily Turkanik: 2nd Violin

Hannah Gardiner: Viola • Wallis Power: Cello

PETER SUTTON: Reader

Sponsored by Hilary Elgar, The Elmley Foundation and Arts Council England

Sir Charles Villiers Stanford & Sir Edward Elgar in Malvern

Elgar and Troyte GriffithAnd the Blue Bird Tea Rooms, Great Malvern

The Blue BirdCharles Villiers Stanford 1852–1924

Poem by Mary Coleridge 1861–1907

Elgar and Miss Frances Smart Forli and Glencairn, Alexandra Road, Malvern

The ShowerEdward Elgar 1857–1934

Poem by Henry Vaughan 1622–1695Dedicated to Miss Frances Smart

Love’s TempestEdward Elgar

Russian text by Apollon Nikolayevich MaikovAdapted by Rosa Newmarch

Stanford & Elgar in Malvern

String Quartet No. 3 in D minor Op.64 Charles Villiers StanfordComposed in Great Malvern

Allegro moderato ma appassionato • Allegretto sempliceAndante (quasi Fantasia) • Allegro feroce ma non troppo mosso

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Two MotetsBeati quorum via & Justorum animae

Charles Villiers Stanford

Epilogue

Go Song of MinePoem by Guido Calvacanti (1250–1301)

Translated by Dante Gabriel Rossetti.Edward Elgar

Sequence researched devised and written by Peter SmithLocation: College Road, Great Malvern, WR14 3DF

ADRIAN LUCAS was organ scholar at St John’s College, Cambridge, and subsequently held posts at Portsmouth, Norwich and Salisbury Cathedrals before being appointed to Worcester Cathedral as organist and master of the choristers in 1996. He was artistic director of the Worcester Three Choirs Festival between 1996 and 2011 introducing new musical threads and commissioning major new works. Though he left the cathedral world in 2011, he has continued to hold the post of musical director of the City of Birmingham Choir, continuing in the long line of distinguished conductors which includes Meredith Davies, Sir David Willcocks and Christopher Robinson. Adrian is a much sought after conductor, composer, arranger, orchestrator animateur and continuo specialist and works frequently across the breadth of Europe, North and South America. He is chairman of the British Music Society and an external examiner for the ABRSM. Adrian runs his own recording company Acclaim Productions which has recorded disks for Naxos, Signum, Albion and Toccata Classics. In 2015 he was appointed head of choral studies at the Royal School of Church Music.

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Wednesdays & Thursdays 12pm - 6pmFridays & Saturdays 10am - 6pm

An individual off-licence specialisingin the sale of local, hand-crafted drinks

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Regular tastings and food events throughout the year.

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winewhisky

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vodkachutney & pickle

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“A bit more than a bottle shop.”

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BETWEEN the LIONAND the UNICORN

2 St. Ann’s Road, Malvern, WR14 4RGangus@malverncellar.com / www.malverncellar.com

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Wednesdays & Thursdays 12pm - 6pmFridays & Saturdays 10am - 6pm

An individual off-licence specialisingin the sale of local, hand-crafted drinks

from the Three Counties of Worcestershire,Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

Regular tastings and food events throughout the year.

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vodkachutney & pickle

jamvinegar & honey

“A bit more than a bottle shop.”

Tintern House, Abbey Road, Great Malvern where Charles Villiers Stanford often stayed during summer holidays.

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PETER SUTTON is a poet, playwright, editor and translator. His modern verse translation of William Langland’s medieval masterpiece Piers Plowman was published in the USA in 2014, and his collection Poems of Armenian War and Peace, jointly written with Liana Hayrapetyan, was published in 2019. He has given readings from his work at conferences and poetry festivals in Britain and America. His play Elgar & Alice was first produced in 2007 at Worcester’s Swan Theatre, as was his play The Prebumptious Mr

Punch in 2013. His translation of Rolf Hochhuth’s play Death of a Hunter has recently been performed in Berlin and London. Peter was head of publications at the Unesco Institute for Education in Hamburg for some years, before working freelance, chiefly for international organisations. He has written and spoken widely on languages, Elgar, Langland and poetry, and has been a visiting lecturer at universities in Armenia, Germany, Russia and the UK.

THE BROMPTON STRING QUARTET comprises musicians from Britain, Austria and Slovenia who are studying at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music in London. All four members are active orchestral and solo instrumentalists, and have participated in notable festivals including the St Endellion Festival, Peterborough, and Uppingham Festivals, Prussia Cove, and the Padova/Stift International Festival. Prizes won by members of the group include First Prize at the Concorso Internazionale per Giovani Strumentisti, the International Tartini Competition, and a Special Award at the

Karol Szymanowski Competition, Poland, the Cambridge University Instrumental Award and the Peterhouse Camerata Musica chamber music prize. The Brompton Quartet is currently working on a diverse range of repertoire. They are travelling to Switzerland to partake in the Swiss Chamber Academy and this summer appeared in Slovenia, Austria and London. The quartet is proud winners of the 2019 St Martin in the Fields Chamber Music Competition, London.

ALDWYN VOICES will be giving their annual Sequence of Music & Literature for Advent & Christmas in Tewkesbury Abbey on Sunday 8th December at 3pm. Entry by programme at the door £8. Proceeds, after expenses, to Malvern Foodbank.

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Quarter Jewellery and Malvern Goldsmiths

Quarter jewellery has now been open in the Shambles for the past 16 years.

I have been in the jewellery trade for 56 years and have endeavoured to operate Quarter Jewellery how jewellery shops were run 56 years ago. We employ staff who are knowledgeable

and are interested in helping and pleasing the customers.

We manufacture most of our larger diamond rings, buying diamonds directly from one of the UK’s largest diamond dealers.

We manufacture all our wedding rings at prices that are below any other shop, weight for weight. We sell all our wedding rings

by weight.

Quarter Jewelllery and Malvern Goldmiths are sister shops, our principles are the same in both shops, we don’t charge for

advice, if you’re selling we don’t charge for valuing, we also do valuations for insurance and probate.

Malvern Goldsmiths, 28-30 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, WR14 4PZQuarter Jewellery, 27 The Shambles, Worcester, WR1 2RA

Malvern Goldsmiths

Created as a pharmacy in 1849, reborn as a Jewellers in 2017. We stock much antique and second hand jewellery as well as diamond and wedding rings made in our own workshop in Birminghams Jewellery Quarter. Valuations for Insurance and Probate. We are always happy to value free items you might want to sell. We will pay cash or cheque for any of your unwanted gold or silver jewellery ,including watches ,such as Rolex ,Omega etc. We have a good jewellery repair service, and a jewellery polishing service at £5.00 per item, done while you wait .Come and look at this historical shop which we are keeping in its original condition

Offering the sort of service you would expect from a traditional jeweller

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Autumn berries, St Leonard’s Church – photo by Peter Smith

Edward Elgar in his Malvern years

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We offer a unique portfolio of classes for adults taught by professional artists and makers

• An exceptional range of recreational classes in traditional and contemporary Art and Craft each term

• Free Big Draw event in The Theatre of Small Convenience – Drawing Changes Lives: Saturday 26 October 10am – 12pm

• City and Guilds Certificates in Textiles (Machine Embroidery) Levels 2 and 3

• Access to Higher Education in Art and Design level 3

• Diploma in Fine and Contemporary Craft level 4

Our classes can help you to enjoy and develop new interests, extend your creative skills, showcase your talent, work at Higher levels, gain University places, and provide pathways to the creative industries.

Established in 1886

Proud to be involved with Autumn in Malvern

To see the Art School and meet some of the tutors visit us in Albert Road North, Malvern, during Worcester Open Studios.

For advice and guidance on courses contact: Recreational: sranson@wcg.ac.uk / jjenkins@wcg.ac.ukTextiles: rjohnson@wcg.ac.uk | Access: bgorst@wcg.ac.ukDiploma: mjwoodhead@wcg.ac.uk | wcg.ac.uk/malvernhills

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Painting and photograph of Liverpool by Kevin Austin

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EXHIBITIONSCENTRAL MALVERN FESTIVAL ART TRAILEXHIBITIONS IN MALVERN LIBRARY GALLERY

1st–31st OctoberA LIVERPOOL POST-WAR NARRATIVE

An exhibition of oil paintings and writings by KEVIN AUSTIN

The exhibition features Kevin’s distinctive paintings and takes a reflective look at Liverpool’s community history in the 1950s and 1960s.

MALVERN LIBRARY GALLERY1st–31st October

COLOUR IN LANDSCAPETHOSE BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS

An exhibition byCARLY TINKLER & JEM WAYGOOD

Linked to their talk on Sunday 29th September at 3pm in Colwall Village Hall

For current Malvern Library Opening hours see the website malvernlib@worcestershire.gov.uk

Location: WR14 2HU Telephone 01684 561 223

GREAT MALVERN PRIORY1st–31st October

A PRESENT FROM MALVERNEarly china souvenirs were often printed with the words ‘A Present from Malvern’. In the Victorian and Edwardian era, Malvern produced many more souvenirs than

those available today. These included simple crested china pieces to the finest Royal Worcester porcelain, picture postcards, engravings and guide books.

Curated by Brian IlesMalvern local historian

10am till 4pm daily(No admission during services or concerts)

GREAT MALVERN PRIORY1st–31st OctoberFORGET-ME-NOTS

by SUE WILKIE

A series of prints by Sue Wilkie who powerfully conveys the plight of the homeless.‘Homelessnes has become part of our everyday. I don’t want to walk by and pretend I haven’t seen them. The work doesn’t resolve anything, but it’s a witness statement.’

Life expectancy is 30 years shorter for a homeless person.

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THE ORIGINAL ARTWORK STORESeptember & October

MALVERN IN SPRINGTIME An exhibition of original water-colour, oil and mixed media paintings.

Monday–Friday, 9.30am–5pmSaturday, 11am–4pm

Highly skilled painting restoration service

4a Graham Road, Great Malvern WR14 2HN. Alan Brown Telephone 01684 577 899 www.theoriginalartworkstore.com

ELMSLIE HOUSE7th–15th September

AFFORDABLE ART FAIRA MID-CENTURY SELECTION

12th–20th OctoberTHE WAY WE SEE

Five artists, printmakers and paintersTea room with high-quality beverages and home-made cakes.

Opening times vary, contact venue for details. For further information please e-mail: info@elmsliehouse.co.uk or call 07789 470 780

Location: Avenue Road, Great Malvern, WR14 3AG

STITCH 45, GREAT MALVERNJanuary to DecemberFABRICS & SEWING

Fully equipped sewing studioExpert tuition at workshops and classes

to help you discover and develop your skillBeginners welcome.

Tuesday to Saturday 10am–5pm

45 Worcester Road, Great Malvern, WR14 4RBContact Sharon: 01684 569 069

Contact: stitch45@gmail.com • Instagram: @stitch45malvern

AUTUMN IN MALVERN FESTIVAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMESPrimary Schools Music Outreach Project

An interactive presentation with a professional musician. Over 2,000 children have benefited over the past 15 years

Primary Schools Visual Art Education Project. An interactive presentation with a professional artist.

Collaboration with the Beeline Storytelling Festival, University of WorcesterIn 2019 – Puzzling Stories with Peter Chand as storyteller

An interactive, problem-solving, story-packed hour of brilliant tales and devious riddles.

To find out about other Beeline events: http:www.worcester.ac.uk/beeline For schools only

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AUTUMN IN MALVERN FESTIVAL LIMITEDPeter Smith: Founder & Artistic Director

Christopher Milne: Chairman, Adrian Ward: Secretary

PATRONSSir Stephen Cleobury CBE

Director of Music, King’s College, Cambridge 1982–2019Conductor Laureate BBC Singers

Roxanna Panufnik: Composer • Frances Prokofiev: Artist

We gratefully acknowledge the sponsors whose generous support has ensured the continuation of the festival since its foundation in 1989.

PRINCIPAL SUPPORT

FESTIVAL BENEFACTORSAnonymous donations • Aspect Design • Audley Ellerslie Luxury Retirement Village

Black Pepper School Lunches (Primary Schools Music Outreach Project)Boffy Art Events, People • Bygones of Worcester

Citizen Earth Internet Service Provider• Elmslie House, Avenue Road, MalvernHilary Elgar • The English Speaking Union • David Kitcat, Solicitor, Malvern

Malvern Cellar • Malvern Civic Society • Malvern CollegeMalvern Gazette & Ledbury Reporter

Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural BeautyDr Peter Mayner • Councillor James O’Donell • Margaret & Simon Payton

Councillor John Raine • Robin Elt Shoes, Great MalvernPeter & Angela Sutton • Waitrose, Great Malvern

FESTIVAL SPONSORSAllan Brown Chartered Accountants, Malvern • Anonymous donationsGraham & Wendy Davies • Mrs Susan Druce • Mrs Lyn Fiddian-Green

Friar Street Insurance Consultants, MalvernFriends of the Dame Laura Knight Society • Pamela Hurle • Brian Iles • Sheila Jarrams

Roger Jones • Key–iq.com • PMG Soper Tax Consultant, MalvernStephanie Vale • Wyche Innovation Centre, Upper Colwall

MEDIA SPONSORS All About Malvern & Worcester Magazines • Bachtrack • BBC Hereford & Worcester

BBC Music Magazine • Hereford Times • Malvern Gazette & Ledbury ReporterChristopher Morley • Worcester News

We gratefully acknowledge the assistance and co-operation of:Aspect Design • Chris Bassett, The Coach House Theatre • BBC Music magazine

Steve Boffy • Colin Brownlee • Victoria Carmen • Sonia Chance Elgar Birthplace staff • Elmslie House • Brian Iles • Sheila Jarrams • Roger Jones

Gwyn Klee • Angus Macdonald • Malvern College staff • Malvern Library staffMalvern Priory staff • Malvern Theatres staff

Malvern Tourist Information Office staff • Sascha and James McDonaldChristopher Morley • Denise Preston • Tanya Robertson • Iain Simcock • Peter Thomas

Stephanie Vale • Paul Vaughan • Heather Whatley • Iain Young

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