Tag archives for Classical Music
An Unassuming Prodigy
Again, musical excellence takes varied, and often unexpected, forms, genres, and performance levels, and Hastings seems to have more than its share. We go on here to hail yet another…
Jamming in the Summer Sun
VICTORIA KINGHAM interviews the indefatigable Max Baillie, violinist, viola player, virtuoso, musical powerhouse, Founder of St Leonards Concerts and leader of The Fritz Brothers and other ensembles, in the first…
Classical Music Special: Classic Provision
Classical music in and around Hastings is burgeoning. But for some reason and for some people it has been a secondary interest compared to the rockier, jazzier, more raucous genres.…
Classical Music Special: Barefoot Opera – the beginnings
JENNY MILLER, director, singer, vocal coach, and general powerhouse, explains how the company came into being. My vision originated from my interest in theatre and dance, as well as singing.…
Mistresses and Unrequited Love
Patrick Glass reviews a classical concert with rather racy undertones. Maestro violinist, Max Baillie, and world class pianist Ljubica Stojanovic played together for the first time at St Leonards’ Christ…
Controlling Your Piano
HIP’s reviewer Victoria Kingham is knocked out by a recent recital from daring debutant Daisuke Yoshidaat The Stables. On a seemingly ordinary Sunday afternoon approximately 60 people assembled, almost en…
Calling out around the world
Welcome to the International Composers Festival 2022 The International Composers Festival – the only event of its kind in the world – will be returning between May 20 and 22,…
Goldberg Variations at the Holy Child
PATRICK GLASS went to see Bach’s Goldberg Variations at the Holy Child on 9th July, with String Trio: Laura van der Heijden (cello), Hélène Clément (viola) and Max Baillie (violin).…
Hastings’ Two Week Celebration of World-class Artists
Press release provided by Hastings International Piano FestivalThe Hastings International Piano Festival will run from 26th February – 8th March 2020 at White Rock Theatre and St Mary in the…
Beloved Clara – A Tale of Love And Loss
Press Release from Hastings International Piano Concerto CompetitionSunday 10 November 3pmSt Mary in the Castle, HastingsAward-winning British actors Lesley Sharp and Sir Simon Russell Beale with pianist Lucy Parham. The…
Classical Music
CHRIS CORMACK REPORTS: Hastings has a wealth of classical music talent, making 2018 a year splendidly rich in events that should enthuse us all. Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition (HIPCC)…
Early Music Festival
Rautio Piano Trio, from left Jane Gordon, Victoria Simonsen and Jan Rautio Sophie Shaw talks to Jane Gordon as she launches Hastings Early Music Festival ‘We’re talking about historically informed…
‘A Little Jazzed Up’ for the Friends Of The Conquest £1M Scanner Appeal
A special concert intriguingly called ‘A Little Jazzed Up’ is going to be staged at the Hastings Centre on The Ridge on Saturday February 4 at in aid of the…
Hastings Orchestra Creation
By Brian Hicks A new fully professional orchestra in Hastings? The idea might seem insane in this time of austerity ,but that would be to ignore the enthusiasm and expertise…