Edwardgermanfestival

Services

Concerts, talks, recordings and learning resources drawn from the music of Sir Edward German (1862-1936).

What we provide

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Orchestral and chamber concerts built around the composer's overtures, dances and incidental music, performed by visiting and local ensembles.

Talks with recorded excerpts that place each stage work in its historical setting, suitable for societies, schools and libraries.

Edited scores and orchestral parts for amateur and professional groups, checked against surviving manuscripts before release.

Half-day workshops for students exploring how a theatre composer shaped songs, choruses and dance for the stage.


Festival concerts

Our concerts are planned across the year and gathered into a single festival weekend. Programmes mix well-known theatre pieces with less familiar orchestral works.

Seating is limited, and early booking is advised for the main evening performances.

Concert hall audience during an evening performance

Talks and lectures

Speakers bring recordings, scores and contemporary reviews to each session. Questions from the audience are welcome throughout.

  • Forty-five minute talk with recorded examples
  • Extended seminar with score study
  • Question session for local societies
Speaker presenting slides beside a piano

Learning and recordings

Resources for schools, performers and listeners who want to go further with the music after a concert.

Booking for workshops and hire of scores is handled by the festival office. Please allow ten working days for hire requests.

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Find out more about the people, history and past work behind these services.