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This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Devon, featuring the best of things to do in Devon – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Devon fundraisers and charity events.

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Torbay Musical Weekend

13 November @ 6:00 pm - 16 November @ 9:30 am
£10 – £25

Now in its 56th year, the Torbay Musical Weekend is a friendly musical event offering an eclectic mix of concerts and presentations in the lovely surroundingsof the Grand Hotel Torquay.

Friday 13th November, 8:30pm, Concert 1. HARRY THE PIANO. ‘The best damn pianist in the civilised world.’ Jonathan Ross. ‘What fun it must be to be able to play the piano like that, I wish I could do it.’ HM King Charles III

Saturday 14th, 9:30am-12:45pm Presentation 1. FROM MIC TO CD. Ever wondered how CDs are produced? The Meridian Records engineer and producer teatake you through the process in real time, from recording a live performance, set up, equipment and editing techniques to the final master.

Saturday 14th, 4pm Presentation 2.  (90mins) THE SON OF MY SOUL: Henri Duparc and Jean Cras. Ian Bailey gives a presentation about the fascinating life and music of composer Jean Cras and his friend and mentor Henri Duparc.

Saturday 14th November, 8pm Concert 2. BRAHMS HORN TRIO Stephen Stirling – French Horn, Susanne Stanzeleit – Violin, John Thwaites – Piano with Andrew Fuller – Cello. Schumann Adagio and Allegro Kodály Duo for Violin and Cello Brahms Horn Trio Op 40

Sunday 15th, 9:30am (75mins) Presentation 3. THE FRENCH HORN.  Principal horn of the Academy of St Martin’s, Stephen Stirling gives an insight into playing the horn, demonstrating the instrument, techniques and effects.

Sunday 15th November, 11:30am (70 mins) Concert 3. GUITAR DUOS, John Mills & Cobie Smit. To include: Vivaldi, Boccherini, Tárrega, Albéniz, Granados & de Falla

Sunday 15th, 2:30pm (75mins) Presentation 4. JOHN MILLS IN CONVERSATION In conversation with Prof. John Thwaites, renowned classical guitarist John Mills reflects on 60 years of performing and teaching and on other great guitarists he has known and collaborated with.

Sunday 15th, 4:15pm (90mins). Presentation 5 The Golden Age of Broadway Kevin Ryland presents the golden age of Broadwayfrom 1920 onwards, with music from such legends as Jerome Kern, Rodgers & Hart, George Gershwin and Cole Porter.

Sunday 15th November, 8:30pm (70 mins) Concert 4. Concert 4. ROMANTIC SHOWPIECES, The Primrose Piano Trio. Popper Hungarian Rhapsody, Sarasate Carmen Fantasy, Mendelssohn D minor Piano Trio

Details

Venue

  • The Grand hotel, Torquay
  • Torbay Road
    Torquay, TQ2 6NT Torquay     + Google Map
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