Musical moods at Buxton Festival Fringe
Press Release for immediate release May/June 2007
Buxton Festival Fringe (July 6-22) provides a wonderful programme of musical events to complement the impressive, opera-based repertoire of the prestigious Buxton Festival running at the same time.
The choice of entertainment on offer is truly eclectic and this year, bigger than ever. Take your pick from:
Top quality orchestras: Amaretti Chamber (featuring ex-professional Halle players); award-winning High Peak; Fringe favourite, Manchester Recorder; King Edward Musical Society of Macclesfield
Medieval and Renaissance music: excellent repertoires from Accordes, Aitone and Partita
Bumper acoustic and folk: new for 2007, Buxton Club Acoustic offers sets from its Open Marquee and Roots Room, both at the Buckingham Hotel; best in folk from Full Metal Waistcoat; South Carolina's Sean McKenna
Music as therapy: classical guitar from James Rippingale; evening Chill-out sessions and Lazy Lunches with Underground Venues
Sensational song: blues diva Gill Sweeting; singer-songwriters Ruby Paul and Stan Graham; Edinburgh's Kim Edgar; Yorkshire's Sam Dunkley; Tideswell Male Voice Choir; Gemolade Vocal Group
African a cappella: Unable to attend last year's Fringe Zimbabwe's Nqi Ngqo arrive at last!
Exciting ensembles: musicians from BBC Philharmonic and Halle Orchestras team up for Celloscope; acoustic meets electric with Vanity Press
For more details please refer to the widely available Fringe Programme or see the constantly updated website listings on http://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk.
Stuck for something to do between shows? Come and see us at the Fringe Information Desk, help us improve the Fringe by filling in our new audience survey, have your say on the website Discussion Board, visit the all-new Fringe Club courtesy of Underground Venues at the Old Hall Hotel or support the arts by having a Fringe Beer at the Old Clubhouse - 10p in every pint goes to the Fringe!
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