Performances of Music, Speech and Dance by the winners of various Yorkshire & Humberside regional Festivals

Always a rousing concert performed by the young people of the Youth Orchestra. The programme will include music by: Elgar; Walton and the usual Last Night of the Proms favourites.

The new season of "Cafe Jazz" evenings begins with Trumpeter/Vocalist Roy Norton accompanied by the 'Leo Solomon Trio'

Much of the well-known and well-loved choral repertoire is sacred music. However much choirs enjoy singing and audiences like hearing these great works, it is a refreshing change to find a work with the same opportunity for soloists, massed choruses, and colourful orchestral accompaniment, based on a text which is full of keen observations of human nature, with all its faults and foibles. The Tabard Inn in Southwark was a meeting place for medieval pilgrims embarking on the journey from London to the shrine of St. Thomas a Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Geoffrey Chaucer, writing about 200 years later, gives us a vivid picture of one such gathering in his poem "The Canterbury Tales". Although ostensibly a devotional journey, Chaucer suggests that in reality it became more of an excuse for a holiday, and the disparate folk he describes are as much a reflection of medieval society as today's package holiday groups are of ours. The pilgrims would be several days, not hours, on their journey, without the benefit of iPods, mobile phones, in-plane TV and the like with which to while away the time. Instead, they told stories. Chaucer prefaces his Tales with pen portraits of the travellers themselves, acutely observed and slyly satirical. It is this Prologue that Dyson chose to set to music. The result is a jaunty, and humorous work, straightforwardly melodic, rhythmically exciting and neglected for far too long Jeremy Jackman, who was last here in April 2007 for the inspiring performance of the St. Matthew Passion., will conduct.

NYJO is well-known throughout the world as a glittering show-case for the country's best young musicians. During the orchestra's long history since 1965, most of the rising generation of jazz musicians have passed through its ranks, often becoming established jazz stars whilst still playing with NYJO. One of NYJO's aims is to share the talents of these exciting young players with as wide an audience as possible. Under its founding Musical Director, Bill Ashton MBE, NYJO has performed many hundreds of concerts all over Britain, from Ronnie Scott's, The Barbican, Symphony Hall Birmingham, Usher Hall Edinburgh, The Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall, to theatres, clubs and schools. It has made numerous television and radio programmes, recorded around 40 albums, and visited most European Countries as well as USA, Australia and New Zealand. Most of NYJO's music is written specially for the orchestra by British composers, often past and present members of NYJO. The available repertoire is enormous and covers a wide variety of styles, so that diverse occasions can be catered for. A NYJO concert can be enjoyed by non-jazz audiences as well as jazz aficionados, as another of NYJO's aims is to raise the profile of jazz amongst the public at large and to make new converts for jazz in general. This is especially important amongst young people, and schools concerts are always included in NYJO's schedule. At the other end of the scale, NYJO is recognised as a world-class jazz orchestra, and regularly tops the bill at festivals. As John Dankworth says "Forget the word Youth, this is one of the best bands you will ever hear" and if proof were needed, in July 2002 NYJO was voted Best Big Band for the 4th time in the British Jazz Awards by both the Critics and the general public. Founder and Musical Director Bill Ashton also received the BBC Radio 2 Jazz Award in 1995 for his Services to Jazz.

Having won more than thirteen top prizes in various national and international competitions, Milos Karadaglic already established himself as one of the most promising young musical talents. He was born 25 years ago in Montenegro - a small and beautiful country on the Adriatic coast. In fact, his very surname, pronounced 'ka- ra- da-glich', means 'Of Montenegro'. In 2007 Milos won the Prince's Prize - a music prize of HRH Prince Charles - and a Silver Medal of the Worshipful Company of Musicians. He was the first guitarist ever to win such prestigious awards. Milos marked his succesful debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, performing Rodrigo's Concerto de Aranjuez in two sold-out performances at the Brighton Dome and Eastbourne Congress Theatre, in January this year. In November 2008 he shared the stage with Julian Bream, in a Gala concert celebrating the life and work of Sir Malcolm Arnold. August 2008 has been in the sign of a solo recital at the famous Luzern Festival in Switzerland, where he also made a first appearance.

The Bach choir present exerpts from 'HMS PINAFORE & PIRATES OF PENZANCE"

Pat will be joined by for the gig by KEN MARLEY (Bass); JOHN PERRY (Drums) & ANDY AITCHISON (Violin). Widely regarded as one of the country's leading jazz guitar players, Pat McCarthy has been a popular choice as guest or sideman with many bands, including The John Warren Project (featuring Kenny Wheeler and Andy Sheppard), Pete King, The Jamil Sheriff Octet, Alan Barnes, Jami Cullum, Jim Mullen, Art Van Damme, Dave Newton, Dave Green, Tina May and Nikki Iles to name but a few.

Trio Melzi was established in 1999 to satisfy the demand for high quality piano chamber music and to complement its members' many musical activities. They gave their debut performance at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, in June 2000. Their first appearances on BBC2 and Radio 3 were as part of the 2001 BBC Music Live festival, and their highly successful concerts at music clubs and festivals throughout the UK have been enthusiastically received. PROGRAMME: Haydn: Trio in C (Hob XV/27) Debussy: Premier Trio Mendelssohn: Trio in D minor, Op. 49

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Highly acclaimed world-wide concert tours, broadcasts and CDs 'The London Schubert Players were superb.' - Sheffield Telegraph Programme: Bach: Piano Concerto in F minor Schubert: Minuets & Trios for strings Enescu: Aria & Scherzo (Solo violin, piano & strings Mendelssohn: Concerto for solo piano, solo violin & strings

A Musical in 2 Acts. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Lyrics by Tim Rice Synopsis: A musical based on the life of Dr Thomas Barnardo. Barnardo was a fiery young medical student who gave up his plans to become a missionary in China when he realised the extent of the desperate homelessness of many children in his own city, which led to the foundation of the famous children's homes and the organisation that bears his name today. The musical is set in mid-Victorian London

A Musical in 2 Acts. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Lyrics by Tim Rice Synopsis: A musical based on the life of Dr Thomas Barnardo. Barnardo was a fiery young medical student who gave up his plans to become a missionary in China when he realised the extent of the desperate homelessness of many children in his own city, which led to the foundation of the famous children's homes and the organisation that bears his name today. The musical is set in mid-Victorian London

Enjoy a relaxed evening of Jazz with Grimsby's favourite jazz trio.

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Born in Philadelphia in 1984, from 1997 Bartholomew LaFollette was a pupil at the Yehudi Menuhin School. In 2003 he won a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama where he is continuing his studies with Louise Hopkins and in 2007 he was selected for representation by Young Concert Artists Trust (YCAT). During his studies Bartholomew has won numerous prizes including the Guilhermina Suggia Gift and a Jellinek Award which led to performances of Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme with orchestras throughout Europe and the USA. In 2007 he was the first recipient of the Irish Chamber Orchestra's prestigious Ardán Award which offers a young emerging international soloist a platform at the ICO's music festival and appearances as soloist recently performing Haydn's Concerto in C under Gábor Takács-Nagy. Other concerto work has included appearances with the Jugend Sinfonie Orchester des Landes Hessen in Germany performing the Dvorák Concerto and performances of the Elgar and Walton Concertos at the Barbican. As a recitalist and chamber musician Bartholomew has appeared at major venues throughout the UK including Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Bridgewater Hall, and Fairfield Halls Croydon. Last season he gave recitals at the Purcell Room, St. George's Bristol and Wigmore Hall and took part in a workshop given by the Emerson Quartet in New York which culminated in a performance of Dvoráks Piano Quintet in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Programme: Bach: Suite No. 6 BWV. 1012 ; Beethoven: Sonata No. 1, Op. 5, Chausson: Piéce ; Poulenc: Sonata for ‘cello & piano, Op. 143

Described by Jazz UK as ‘Fast becoming one of the top attractions on the jazz club circuit’, vocalist Julie Edwards and saxophonist/guitarist Kevin Dearden, will lead their polished quintet through a repertoire of straight ahead and funky jazz. "Clearly singer and saxophonist have an enviable empathic relationship. Edwards, fluid and commanding, has joined the front runners in the world of female jazz singers" - Jazz Journal "A true jazz singer who sparkles like a real gem... her voice is a delight to listen to, everything in place, sound, intonation, range, control and she swings as well." - Lee Gibson

Formerly members of the BBC Radio 3's New Generation Artists scheme, the Galliard Ensemble has been firmly placed as one of Britain's leading chamber ensembles. Its energetic, highly entertaining and communicative performace style has wowed audiences both in britain and abroad leading to critical acclaim. The Galliard Ensemble was founded in 1993 when its members were students at the Royal Academy of Music, and has since won many major awards including the Maisie Lewis Young Artist Award, the BBC Radio 3 Young Artists Forum, and were selected for the Park Lane Group Series and Fresh Series at the Purcell Room. They play regularly in many of Britain's perstigious venues such as Wigmore hall, South Bank Centre and Bridgewater Hall. �Top calibre performers... - London Evening Standard Programme: Rossini: Italian Girl in Algiers (Overture); Haydn: Divertimento in B flat; Hindermith: Kleine Kammermusik fur funf BlaserBarber: Summer Music; Holst: Wind Quintet in A flat, Op. 14 Patterson: Comedy for Five Winds

(Sponsored by The Countess of Munster Musical Trust) Australian pianist Jayson Gillham is a graduate and medallist of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, where he studied with Leah Horwitz. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts course at the Royal Academy of Music, studying with Professor Christopher Elton. Jayson has performed on a number of occasions with major Australian orchestras, including The Queensland Orchestra, Sydney Sinfonia, Sinfonia Australis, the Willoughby Symphony, and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. In 2005, aged 18, Jayson was awarded third prize in the London International Piano Competition, when he played Liszt�s Concerto No. 1 in E-flat in the Royal Festival Hall with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sian Edwards. Since commencing studies at the Royal Academy of Music, Jayson has been awarded the Academy�s Bach, Beethoven, Romantic and 20th Century piano prizes. He was recently named first prize winner of the 2008 Prix d�Amad�de Piano (international competition of Aachen, Germany), as well as the 2008 Australian National Piano Award. Other awards include the Liszt Society Prize and the McCallum Prize in the 2008 Royal Over-Seas League Music Competition, and first prize in the 2007 Beethoven Piano Society of Europe�s Intercollegiate Piano Competition. Programme: Schubert: Four Impromtus; Bartok: Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythms; Hindson: AK-47 (1994); Chopin: Three Etudes, Nocturne in E flat major, Scherzo No. 4 in E major