Ripon International Festival
| Country and Region | United Kingdom — England |
|---|---|
| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | Ripon, North Yorkshire, England UK |
| Festival Contact Information | Ripon International Festival |
| Festival Description | Ripon International Festival celebrated its inaugural edition in 1998 and has grown from strength to strength. World-class performances take place in and around the Cathedral City of the Dales for three weekends — the festival features gala classical concerts, recitals, one-person shows, puppet theatre and much, much more from all over the world. |
| Festival Dates | Sepember 1 - 22, 2012 |
| Festival Links | http://www.riponinternationalfestival.com |
Festival Events:
Spring Gala Concert 2012:
- May 5, 2012
- Northern Sinfonia at Ripon Cathedral conducted by Janusz Piotrowicz
Mendelssohn Overture The Hebrides and Violin Concerto, soloist Alexandra Soumm, Beethoven Pastoral Symphony.
- Northern Sinfonia at Ripon Cathedral conducted by Janusz Piotrowicz
Festival artists/programming 2012:
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (at the Royal Hall Harrogate)
- Northern Sinfonia Mozart Gala (at Ripon Cathedral)
- Red Priest Jazz Repertory Company
- Rhos Male Voice Choir
- INCA Folk ensemble
- Eduardo Niebla flamenco guitars
- Concerts by Candlelight at ancient village churches
- Eclipse-baroque at Markenfield Hall — a moated mediaeval manor house
- Plus… drama, poetry, puppetry and outdoor Family Fiesta
Practical Info:
Tickets:
- Online booking at
http://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk, or
http://www.riponinternationalfestival.com
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