The Nutcracker & Mother Goose at Budle Hall | Budle Hall, Bamburgh, Northumberland
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🎄 🎶 🤴Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Ravel's Ma Mère L'oye arranged for piano duet and performed on a Steinway concert grand in the beautiful surroundings of Budle Hall With pianists Annie Ball and Victoria Robinson.
🍰 🫖 Enjoy complimentary tea and cake post-concert, and a chance to mingle, and chat with the musicians.
🎹👩🎓What's more, you will be directly supporting the Newcastle Piano Festival's New Generation Programme which launches in March 2025 and will support a group of budding pianists on their artistic and professional journey by providing mentorship, perfromance opprtunities and artis development. Sunday 24th November 1pm Budle Hall, Budle Bay, Bamburgh, `Northumberland Suggested donation: Advance - £15 On-the-door - £17.50 (Please be aware that seating is limited and tea and cake is included in the ticket donation) Biographies Annie Ball, DIPABRSM, BMUS, MMUS, is an award-winning concert pianist known for her dynamic performances and artistic versatility. A prize winner at both the Il Circolo Piano Competition at the Italian Embassy and the Leonard Smith and Felicity Young Duo Competition, Annie has trained under world-renowned pianists Mikhail Kasokevich, Penelope Roskell, and Christine Croshaw. She has captivated audiences with solo and ensemble performances across diverse settings, including a recent highlight at St James’ Park. Annie’s passion for innovative musical projects is evident as the director of Wylam Winter Tales and Semibreve CIC, and as a member of the critically acclaimed project Howay the Lasses, where she brings to life the stories of remarkable North East women through original song. Her commitment to artistic excellence was recognised with the prestigious Arts Council “Develop Your Creative Practice” award in 2021, supporting her pursuit of unique and expressive music-making. A versatile artist, Annie collaborates with leading musicians and is a sought-after accompanist, celebrated for her expressive interpretations and technical mastery. Her dedication to the piano is matched by her enthusiasm for exploring new repertoire and genres, and her performances reflect a deep connection to both classical tradition and contemporary innovation. Victoria Robinson is a pianist from the North East of England currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark. She has Bachelor and Master degrees from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The Royal Danish Academy of Music where she studied under the tutelage of Amalie Malling, John Thwaites and Victor Sangiorgio. During her studies Victoria also received chamber music coaching from Jens Elvekjær and her major appearances in masterclasses were given by pianists including Erik Tawaststjerna, Nina Tichman, Anto Pett and Mats Widlund. Victoria has performed internationally in venues including Tivoli Concert Hall, The Sage Concert Hall and The Royal Concert hall in Glasgow. She has performed as soloist, accompanist and chamber musician across the UK, Denmark and China where she embarked on a month tour with International Young Soloists. During her studies, Victoria became passionate about pedagogy and therefore always ensures that this is part of her freelance life. She currently teaches on the pre-conservatoire ‘MGK’ education programme at Sankt Annæ Gymnasium and Tårnby Musikskole. Victoria is also director of the ‘Newcastle Piano Festival’; a brand new festival in the North East dedicated to the piano which was launched in 2023 together with friend and duo partner Annie Ball. Newcastle Piano Festival's Community Programme this year will focus on young people : Uniting Through Music, Embracing Diversity, Creating Opportunities. Join us in making the Newcastle Piano Festival Community Programme a vibrant and inclusive celebration of music, culture, and community for our aspiring young people. Without creating opportunities and sparking their inspoiration, what does the musicial future look like for our region and the world? Young people in the North East are drastically underrepresented in the national and international music industries so it is vital that we create opportunities and amplify our young musicians. At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to diversity, accessibility, and the transformative power of music for all, across Newcastle and the North East. The Newcastle Piano Festival will take place in March 2025 , featuring headline concerts, international artists, innovation and a vast programme of community music and educational events. As a not for profit organisation we heavily rely on fundraising to enable us to bring our community programme to the festival. Your support will go directly towards our subsidised community and education programme. Launched in 2023 the Newcastle Piano Festival celebrates its 2nd year in 2025 with fundraising events like this Benefit Gala in 2024 .The festival’s launch in 2023 was attended by over 300 visitors from across the North East and its focus was 'Empowering Women in the Industry'.We are a boutique high-quality and diverse piano festival and our programme included ticketed headline concerts in the intimate setting of Jesmond United Reformed church, with acclaimed and respected artistes from the world of piano such as Sarah Beth Briggs (BBC Young Musician of the Year) and other award-winning pianists such as Yoshie Kawamura, Alison Gill, Ieva Dubova and more.Our meet the piano community event invites people of all ages and backgrounds to come and see inside the piano, ask questions and have a go at playing with the help of friendly concert pianists.Accessible and inspiring workshops are a key part of the Newcastle Piano festival – providing a wide range of inter generational learning activities and events led by the finest professional musicians and educators to promote the level of excellence that the North East can be proud of.Amateur Meet Up Groups: where friends and family can get together to share performances with each other.Our vision is to continue to bring wellbeing through the power of music; an artistic programme of quality, diversity and inclusivity that will engage the wider communities of not only Newcastle but also the county and beyond; enhancing tourism and providing economic and cultural benefits to the region. For example our link with J G Windows music shop who enjoyed direct sales as a result of the festival.'New Generation Mentorship' programme will nurture a group of talented pianists who face barriers to conventional routes into the industry, giving them direct work experience and a toolkit for surviving the freelance landscape.'I Love Piano' is our version of the orchestral projects 'InHarmony' and 'Sistema' which have seen proven success for young people all over the world using ensemble playing and instrumental tuition as the vehicle for transformative experiences, improving lives and strengthening communities.
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