Runs until 29th October. Note opening days and times (closed Mondays). Free. The Fry Art Gallery and Exhibition will open on Sunday 2nd April 2023, and will remain open until Sunday 29th October at the following times: Monday Closed Tuesday 2pm – 5pm Wednesday 2pm – 5pm Thursday 2pm – 5pm Friday 2pm – 5pm […]
Runs from Saturday 8th July to Sunday 29th October 2023 on the following days and times: Tuesday to Friday: 2-5pm Saturday: 11am - 5pm Sunday 2-5pm Admission free www.fryartgallery.org or call 01799 513779
An exciting exhibition featuring the work of over 50 local artists and makers. Small admission charge applies to entry museum: adults £2.50, concessions £1.25, under 18s free.
A season-opening programme full of the rhythms, dances and melodies of central and eastern Europe and a visit from one of the world’s great violinists. Bartók’s flamboyant concerto has been characterised as a love letter to his beloved Hungary before leaving his homeland forever, with folk-tinged melodies and the ebullience of a Gypsy band emerging […]
Alex Mendham is passionate about the great jazz and swing music from a century ago, and his vibrant, youthful band give classics from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin a fresh and stylish makeover for our times. The glamour, charm, and white-tie elegance are recreated in immaculate detail; from the dress, instruments and even […]
A warm and welcoming fair of approximately 20 stalls packed full with antiques and collectables including Moorcroft, antique jewellery and glass, plus much more enticing Dealers, TV Production Buyers, Collectors and members of the General Public. Our fair is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month. Set in the picturesque village of Great Chishill […]
Each of Schubert’s miraculous sonatas seemingly contains a world of emotion from unfettered joy to dark introspection, embellished with characteristic melodic invention of the greatest song-writers. Laid end-to-end they are an unforgettable musical experience, especially in the hands of Paul Lewis – “arguably the finest Schubert interpreter of his generation” (Gramophone). The elegance and sure-footed musicality […]
No vocal technique is considered off limits for Roomful of Teeth – Caroline Shaw’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Partita conjures an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colour, from richly honeyed hints of the townships, spiky interlocking wordless riffs and monastic chanting, to clicks, Inuit throat singing and polyphonic playful prattling. In one of only two UK appearances this year, […]
From the delicate intimacy of chamber music to a rich toned power reminiscent of a full brass band, this virtuosic and versatile British brass quintet realise the full potential of a richly diverse spectrum of music. They are making waves at home and abroad; after prestige appearances at the Lucerne Festival and the Wigmore Hall […]
A broadcasting legend in his own words. Adored as the unmistakable voice of English cricket for nearly half a century, ‘Blowers’ brings his wit and wisdom to the stage. It’s not all about cricket – “if you think you’re going to learn the forward defensive, you’ll be sadly disappointed” he quips. This is the story […]
Somewhere between ambient electronica and neoclassical music, handpan player Manu Delago’s urgent and original Environ Us is a live newly-orchestrated version of his 2021 audiovisual album, Environ Me. After years collaborating with Björk, Olafur Arnalds, Cinematic Orchestra and Anoushka Shankar, Delago’s solo compositions blend his trademark acoustic instruments with field recordings of the natural world […]
Original artworks on display and for sale. Open during library opening hours.
Oliver King, Organ. 40 minute concert preceded by refreshments available from 10:45. Free admission, retiring collection.
It’s Friday night, and where better to unwind than in the Saffron Hall foyer, with its cabaret vibe, lively bar and sizzling street food? Plus, of course, the special Saffron Hall ingredient: live music. Widely regarded as one of the foremost recorder players on the English folk circuit, Finn Collinson has been steadily gaining a […]
Organised by The Genial Sheep company. If you would like to receive details, please email thegenialsheep@gmail.com Courses are held on our smallholding in Wimbish, near Saffron Walden.
Claire Middleton, soprano, and friends from SWCHS. 40 minute concert preceded by refreshments available from 10:45. Free admission, retiring collection.
Admission £3. £1 if in full-time education. Free to members.
One of the first operatic masterpieces, Monteverdi’s darkly troubling, morally complex depiction of violence and intrigue at the heart of the Roman court was first performed in 1643. The story of Emperor Nero’s illicit love for his ambitious courtesan Poppea, it contains music and dramatic characterisation that feel strikingly modern. Multi-genre musician and composer Yshani […]
Come and explore inside this much-cherished Grade 1 listed, 14th century property, part of the Old Sun Inn and for many years an antiques shop, as it enters a new era with a new owner. Learn about plans for its future and discover new facts about its past Hear an introductory talk on the building, […]
Come and explore inside this much-cherished Garde 1 listed, 14th century property, part of the Old Sun Inn and for many years an antiques shop, as it enters a new era with a new owner. Learn about plans for its future and discover new facts about its past Hear an introductory talk on the building, […]
Complete with a murderously wicked stepfather and astonishingly virtuosic vocal parts for Angelina – Cinderella – and the Prince Ramiro, Rossini’s opera is on the face of it a vivacious and joyful retelling of the Cinderella story. However beneath the wholesome moral triumph of goodness and kindness lurks a more biting commentary on status and […]
Rural Magpie is pleased to host the popular Jewellery Fair, supporting local talented jewellery makers. Discover over 25 local artisan designer makers of fine exquisite handcrafted jewellery in gold, silver and precious stones, including beads and pearls. You can also browse and buy designer, preloved, antique and vintage jewellery, as well as gifts and accessories. […]
Two great European cities inspire two string chamber music masterpieces. Tchaikovsky was bewitched by Italy, spending the long hard Russian winters south of the Alps, and this impassioned ‘souvenir’ encapsulates his delight not just of a single city, but of all Italian culture, climate and people. By contrast Strauss’ lament seems a personal elegy for […]
Listen to in situ: actor-storyteller-vocalist Richard Spaul tell fascinating and terrifying tales by two gifted women writers, Edith Wharton and Elizabeth Bowen, at the historic 14th century Old Sun Inn in Church Street, Saffron Walden. Great stories, vocal gymnastics and a unique atmosphere, combined with songs from jazz and music hall traditions - all promise to […]
Join us for a night of soulful jazz as the Rob Brockway Trio takes the stage to pay tribute to the legendary Bill Evans. Rob Brockway, a skilled pianist and composer, will lead his trio in performing some of Evans' most beloved classics including 'Waltz for Debby', 'Very Early' and 'Peace Piece'. Known for his […]
Saffron Walden Art Society display and sale of works. Sat 28th and Sun 29th October. From 9am - 4pm. Free entry, cafe. www.saffronwaldenartsociety.co.uk
Proud inhabitants of and ambassadors for the West Riding of Yorkshire, this world-famous band are one of this country’s most distinguished ensembles Current British Open Brass Band champions with a history spanning over 140 years, their distinctive sound, tight-knit precision and virtuoso soloists continue to entertain and enrich audiences. Recent collaborators with folk group The […]
Poet Laureate Simon Armitage as he reads a wide-ranging selection of his work including new poems. He will answer questions from the audience and sign books afterwards. Poet, novelist, playwright and song-writer, Armitage has published over a dozen poetry collections, including Magnetic Field about where he grew up in West Yorkshire, His modern translation of […]
Sir Mark Elder has a special affinity with Brahms, capturing the essence and chiselled clarity of the music to unleash its expressive power – the perfect synthesis of heart and head. Preceding it are two works from masters of the orchestra – glittering, shimmering music based on legend and fairy tales revelling in the thrilling […]
Lucy Ward - Saving the Portrait of Omai. Tickets £6, from website www.fryartgallery.org, or at door (availability permitting).
Let your imagination take flight as we join the Hallé and friends for a family concert that soars into galaxies far far away. Featuring excerpts from the most famous space soundtrack of them all – Star Wars – there are also awe-inspiring sounds from 2001: A Space Odyssey and starry music celebrating the wonder of […]
A warm and welcoming fair of approximately 20 stalls packed full with antiques and collectables including Moorcroft, antique jewellery and glass, plus much more enticing Dealers, TV Production Buyers, Collectors and members of the General Public. Our fair is held monthly on the first Sunday of the month. Set in the picturesque village of Great Chishill […]
Nicolas Altstaedt is a cellist of rare communicative power. His dynamic flair and vivid imagination is perfect foil for Boccherini’s delightful concertos, with their mixture of suave elegance, zest for life and witty banter between soloist and orchestra. The brilliant young period instrument ensemble Arcangelo wrap these gems of the cello repertoire in a cloth […]
