Music at Stow Festival Concert - Classical & Jazz. Emma Johnson & Friends in 'The Clarinet goes to Town'.
“Britain's favourite clarinettist”, The Times
Together with John Lenehan (piano) and Paul Clarvis (drums), Emma explores the roots of jazz, from cakewalk to ragtime to spirituals, via the music of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington and many more, in this fresh, entertaining and crowd-pleasing programme.
Emma Johnson is one of the few clarinettists to have established a career as a solo performer, which has taken her to venues all over the world. Johnson has made 30 recordings to date. Her album English Fantasy has been streamed 5 million times on Spotify whilst Voyage and The Mozart Album both reached the top of the classical charts.
Emma Johnson’s television appearances range from a recital for Sky Arts to gala concerts the Proms. She is also remembered for playing the popular theme for The Victorian Kitchen Garden on BBC TV (winning a Novello Award).
er radio work includes Artist of the Week for both BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM as well as for radio stations around the world and she has been a featured guest on programmes such as Woman's Hour and World at One. Her broadcasts about the composer Finzi and the poet Milton were both chosen as Pick of the Week and she is often invited to give talks, including recently Comedy Classical, an exploration of humour in music, for The Arts Society.
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Music at Stow Festival Concert - Guitar & Choir Night. The Exultate Singers join renowned classical guitarist Craig Ogden.
The Exultate Singers are an accomplished chamber choir of 45 singers, based in Bristol and founded in 2002 by its conductor, David Ogden. The choir has gone on to perform in more than 250 concerts, broadcasts on BBC Radios 2, 3, 4, BBC World Service and Classic FM and has appeared on BBC’s Songs of Praise and The One Show.
Described by BBC Music Magazine as "A worthy successor to Julian Bream", Grammy nominated guitarist Craig Ogden is one of the most diverse and successful guitarists of his generation. Craig has performed concertos with many of the world’s finest orchestras including all the major orchestras in the UK, and is the most sought-after guitarist for chamber music in the country. He has topped classical charts with his five Classic FM albums and his array of over 30 recordings for major labels have been critically acclaimed. Craig has featured on many soundtracks for film and television, and presented programmes for BBC Radio 3, BBC Northern Ireland, and ABC Classic FM in Australia.
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Music at Stow Festival Concert - Musical Theatre Evening.
Come and join the internationally acclaimed vocalist Jacqui Dankworth as she takes to the stage to celebrate the incredible musical legacy of American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, in a intimate concert including a sparkling collection of music, inspired by Jacqui's own collaborations with Sondheim.

Sondheim's brilliance in combining lyrics and music broke new ground in musical theatre, and his work covered a huge spectrum of shows including Into the Woods, which intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, and in which Jacqui originated the rôle of Cinderella in the 1990 London premiere.
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Pop/rock Tribute Night.
The Counterfeit Beatles are one of the UK's most sought-after Beatles tribute bands, known for their authentic performances and extensive international tours. The Counterfeit Beatles are one of the UK's most sought-after Beatles tribute bands, known for their authentic performances and extensive international tours. They have been performing since 1995 and have gained a reputation as one of the finest Beatles tribute bands in Europe. They recreate the excitement of the original Beatles era. Their shows are characterized by authentic costumes, instruments, and a high-energy performance style that captures the essence of the Beatles' music.
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Soul Night: Detroit Soul Collective
"Born from a shared obsession with timeless soul and feel-good grooves, Detroit Soul Collective bring together an exceptional collection of musicians from across the UK to deliver one unforgettable live show..."
From the smooth sophistication of Luther Vandross and George Benson to the unstoppable energy of Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Amy Winehouse and Aretha Franklin, every performance is packed with iconic songs, infectious energy and world-class musicianship.
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