OUTSTANDING MUSIC IN HISTORIC VENUES

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Music@Malling brings outstanding music to historic venues in and around West Malling, Kent. Our annual festival runs from 21st September – 2nd October 2022 with an eclectic mix of concerts featuring works by leading contemporary composers alongside classical, jazz, world and vocal music.

Our outreach programme runs throughout the year and engages people of all ages in creative activities.

“…a wonderful music festival.” Classic FM

“… music superbly performed.” The Guardian*****

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UPCOMING DATES

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16th Sep, 2022 - 6:00 pm

Festival Launch and Seas ...

Buying a season ticket provides the best value for money for those wanting to attend multiple concerts. Concerts at Ightham Mote and All Saints, Tudeley not included in the Season Ticket and must be bought separately. Ticket is not transferable between individuals.

21st Sep, 2022 -

Three Concerts for the P ...

Weds 21 September 7pm Outstanding pianist Daniel Grimwood recreates the sounds of the 19th century drawing room performing music by Mendelssohn and his contemporaries on a Stodart piano owned by the distinguished contralto, Mary Postans. Programme Field – Irish Rondo from Sonata I Glinka – Nocturne in Eb Field – Nocturne No.4 in A Mendelssohn – The Last Rose of Summer Beethoven – Für Elise Mendelssohn – Songs without Words Adolf von Henselt – Ave Maria Mendelssohn-Hensel – Songs without Words Beethoven – Rondo in G Major Clara Schumann – Romanza in F Sterndale-Bennett – 3 Pieces Op.28 Liszt – Consolation in Db Thursday 22nd September 7pm BBC New Generations Artist – Helen Charlston performs music associated with the distinguished 19th century contralto, Mary Postans with pianist Sholto Kynoch at Ightham Mote. Programme Schubert – Ellens Gesang III: ‘Ave Maria’ Mendelssohn – Songs – Auf Flugeln des Gesanges – Die Liebende schreibt – Schilflied Mendelssohn – The Lord is Mindful of His Own from St Paul Verdi – Oh chi torna l’ardente from Oberto Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel – Five Songs Op. 10 – Nach Süden – Vorwurf – Abendlied – Im Herbste – Bergeslust – Italien Donizetti – Il segreto per esser felici from Lucrezia Borgia Haydn – Arianna a Naxos Cantata Hob.XXVIb;2 Sunday 25th September 5pm ENGLAND UNDER THE TUDORS WITH THE MARIAN CONSORT The Marian Consort perform a fascinating programme of music written in England during the Tudor period including music by Sir William Haute – a former owner of Ightham Mote. The concert and side-by-side workshop will be held in the Great Hall of Ightham Mote which dates from the 14th Century. Programme Thomas Tallis – Lamentations of Jeremiah I Nathaniel Giles – Tibi soli peccavi Robert Fayrfax – Ave Dei Patris filia William Byrd – Why Do I use my paper, ink and pen? Sir William Haute – Stella caeli extirpavit Robert Parsons – Ave Maria John Dunstable – Quam pulchra es Tallis – Salvator mundi** John Cooke – Stella caeli extirpavit Byrd – Domine praestolamur Sir William Haute – Benedicamus Domino Osbert Parsley – Lamentations of Jeremiah **Side-by-Side performance – workshop at 2.30pm These concerts are not included in the Music@Malling Season Ticket

21st Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Beethoven + with Daniel ...

Virtuoso pianist Daniel Grimwood performs two iconic Beethoven Sonatas and works by contemporary composers Howard Skempton and Eleanor Alberga.

21st Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Mendelssohn + with Danie ...

Outstanding pianist Daniel Grimwood recreates the sounds of the 19th Century drawing room in the fabulous setting of Ightham Mote.

22nd Sep, 2022 -

Three Concerts for the p ...

Weds 21 September 7pm Outstanding pianist Daniel Grimwood recreates the sounds of the 19th century drawing room performing music by Mendelssohn and his contemporaries on a Stodart piano owned by the distinguished contralto, Mary Postans. Programme Field – Irish Rondo from Sonata I Glinka – Nocturne in Eb Field – Nocturne No.4 in A Mendelssohn – The Last Rose of Summer Beethoven – Für Elise Mendelssohn – Songs without Words Adolf von Henselt – Ave Maria Mendelssohn-Hensel – Songs without Words Beethoven – Rondo in G Major Clara Schumann – Romanza in F Sterndale-Bennett – 3 Pieces Op.28 Liszt – Consolation in Db Thursday 22nd September 7pm BBC New Generations Artist – Helen Charlston performs music associated with the distinguished 19th century contralto, Mary Postans with pianist Sholto Kynoch at Ightham Mote. Programme Schubert – Ellens Gesang III: ‘Ave Maria’ Mendelssohn – Songs – Auf Flugeln des Gesanges – Die Liebende schreibt – Schilflied Mendelssohn – The Lord is Mindful of His Own from St Paul Verdi – Oh chi torna l’ardente from Oberto Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel – Five Songs Op. 10 – Nach Süden – Vorwurf – Abendlied – Im Herbste – Bergeslust – Italien Donizetti – Il segreto per esser felici from Lucrezia Borgia Haydn – Arianna a Naxos Cantata Hob.XXVIb;2 Sunday 25th September 5pm ENGLAND UNDER THE TUDORS WITH THE MARIAN CONSORT The Marian Consort perform a fascinating programme of music written in England during the Tudor period including music by Sir William Haute – a former owner of Ightham Mote. The concert and side-by-side workshop will be held in the Great Hall of Ightham Mote which dates from the 14th Century. Programme Thomas Tallis – Lamentations of Jeremiah I Nathaniel Giles – Tibi soli peccavi Robert Fayrfax – Ave Dei Patris filia William Byrd – Why Do I use my paper, ink and pen? Sir William Haute – Stella caeli extirpavit Robert Parsons – Ave Maria John Dunstable – Quam pulchra es Tallis – Salvator mundi** John Cooke – Stella caeli extirpavit Byrd – Domine praestolamur Sir William Haute – Benedicamus Domino Osbert Parsley – Lamentations of Jeremiah **Side-by-Side performance – workshop at 2.30pm These concerts are not included in the Music@Malling Season Ticket

22nd Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Beethoven + with Adrian ...

Adrain Bradbury - Cello and Andrew West - Piano continue their survey of Beethoven with two sonatas and a Theme and Variations based on Mozart - The Magic Flute.

22nd Sep, 2022 - 6:00 pm

Talk - Mary Postans: Mus ...

Amanda-Jane Doran explores the life of times of Mary Postans - one of the leading singers of the first half of the nineteenth century.

22nd Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Mendelssohn + with Sholt ...

An evening exploring music sung by the distinguished 19th century contralto Mary Postans whose collection and piano are held at Ightham Mote.

23rd Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Music of our Time - Bart ...

Iconic works by Bartok and Stravinsky performed by Chamber Domaine.

23rd Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Music of our Time - Howa ...

An atmospheric programme to celebrate the 75th birthday of Howard Skempton - one of the UK's most influential composers performed by the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group.

24th Sep, 2022 - 11:00 am

Baroque +

Deborah Pritchard - Couleurs Celeste receives its world premiere alongside works by Howard Skempton, Bach, Handel and Vivaldi in the intimate and historic Pilsdon Barn.

24th Sep, 2022 - 2:00 pm

Baroque +

Fascinating new music by contemporary composers Deborah Pritchard and Howard Skempton rubs shoulders with Baroque Classics by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi.

24th Sep, 2022 - 4:00 pm

Side-by-Side Workshop wi ...

Suitable for any age instrumentalists who are at a good level and comfortable trying improvisation. We sadly cannot accommodate drummers, guitarists and bass guitars/amplifield double bassists or vocalists at this session. Tickets to the evening concert must be purchased separately.

24th Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Jazz Divas!

Fabulous jazz from some of the UK's finest jazzers led by the fabulous Callum Au with the outstanding singer, Emma Smith.

25th Sep, 2022 -

Three Concerts for the p ...

Make the most of Music@Malling's Concerts at National Trust's Ightham Mote with this 3 for 2 offer. Buy a ticket for the price of two concerts and access all three concerts at Ightham Mote. Weds 21 September 7pm Outstanding pianist Daniel Grimwood recreates the sounds of the 19th century drawing room performing music by Mendelssohn and his contemporaries on a Stodart piano owned by the distinguished contralto, Mary Postans. Programme Field – Irish Rondo from Sonata I Glinka – Nocturne in Eb Field – Nocturne No.4 in A Mendelssohn – The Last Rose of Summer Beethoven – Für Elise Mendelssohn – Songs without Words Adolf von Henselt – Ave Maria Mendelssohn-Hensel – Songs without Words Beethoven – Rondo in G Major Clara Schumann – Romanza in F Sterndale-Bennett – 3 Pieces Op.28 Liszt – Consolation in Db Thursday 22nd September 7pm BBC New Generations Artist – Helen Charlston performs music associated with the distinguished 19th century contralto, Mary Postans with pianist Sholto Kynoch at Ightham Mote. Programme Schubert – Ellens Gesang III: ‘Ave Maria’ Mendelssohn – Songs – Auf Flugeln des Gesanges – Die Liebende schreibt – Schilflied Mendelssohn – The Lord is Mindful of His Own from St Paul Verdi – Oh chi torna l’ardente from Oberto Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel – Five Songs Op. 10 – Nach Süden – Vorwurf – Abendlied – Im Herbste – Bergeslust – Italien Donizetti – Il segreto per esser felici from Lucrezia Borgia Haydn – Arianna a Naxos Cantata Hob.XXVIb;2 Sunday 25th September 5pm ENGLAND UNDER THE TUDORS WITH THE MARIAN CONSORT The Marian Consort perform a fascinating programme of music written in England during the Tudor period including music by Sir William Haute – a former owner of Ightham Mote. The concert and side-by-side workshop will be held in the Great Hall of Ightham Mote which dates from the 14th Century. Programme Thomas Tallis – Lamentations of Jeremiah I Nathaniel Giles – Tibi soli peccavi Robert Fayrfax – Ave Dei Patris filia William Byrd – Why Do I use my paper, ink and pen? Sir William Haute – Stella caeli extirpavit Robert Parsons – Ave Maria John Dunstable – Quam pulchra es Tallis – Salvator mundi** John Cooke – Stella caeli extirpavit Byrd – Domine praestolamur Sir William Haute – Benedicamus Domino Osbert Parsley – Lamentations of Jeremiah **Side-by-Side performance – workshop at 2.30pm This concert is not included in the Music@Malling Season Ticket Ticket includes a free drink at each concert. Accompanying free talks also available. Please check website for more details www.musicatmalling.com

25th Sep, 2022 - 9:30 am

Scratch Orchestra Septem ...

25th Sep, 2022 - 2:30 pm

Side-by-Side with The Ma ...

Side-by-Side with The Marian Consort in the Great Hall of Ightham Mote.

25th Sep, 2022 - 4:00 pm

Talk - Sir William Haute ...

Professor Magnus Williamson gives a talk that contextualises the composers featured in the concert given by The Marian Consort.

25th Sep, 2022 - 5:00 pm

England under the Tudors ...

The Marian Consort perform music written in England during the Tudor period including music by Sir William Haute - a former owner of Ightham Mote.

26th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Bach + Skempton

Outstanding organist, Matthew Owens performs iconic works by J S Bach alongside a world premiere of Howard Skempton.

27th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

From the Dawn of Italian ...

An exploration of the origins of Baroque music in Italy and the emergence of a new and florid style that was to revolutionise music across Europe.

28th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Music of the Restoration ...

The world-renowned ensemble Fretwork perform consort music by Matthew Locke, Henry Purcell and contemporary works by Alexander Goehr.

29th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Journey Through Latin Am ...

A Latin American journey through song and tango with Lizzie Ball and Morgan Szymanski.

29th Sep, 2022 - 6:15 pm

Talk - Marc Chagall and ...

Josephine Willoughby gives a talk about the Marc Chagall stained glass windows in All Saints' Church, Tudeley.

29th Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Dowland + with Mark Padm ...

An outstanding evening of music with two fabulous performers in the iconic setting of All Saint's, Tudelely.

30th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Bach + Bartok with David ...

Two of the great works for unaccompanied violin performed by virtuoso violinist David Juritz in the iconic setting of Malling Abbey.

30th Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

A Portrait of Dudley Moo ...

James Pearson makes a welcome return to Music@Malling with a tribute to one of the most outstanding jazz pianists and entertainers of the 20th Century - Dudley Moore.

1st Oct, 2022 - 11:00 am

Beethoven + Goehr with t ...

The award-winning Fidelio Trio perform works by Beethoven and Alexander Goehr.

1st Oct, 2022 - 2:00 pm

Beethoven + Goehr with T ...

The Fidelio Trio perform masterworks by Beethoven and Goehr - celebrating Alexander Goehr's 90th Birthday.

1st Oct, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Walk on By - A Tribute t ...

The concert will have an interval.

2nd Oct, 2022 - 5:00 pm

Arcadiana - Mozart and E ...

Elanor Alberga OBE is featured in a concert with some of Mozart's sublime chamber music performed by Arcadia Ensemble

23rd Oct, 2022 - 9:30 am

Scratch Orchestra Octobe ...

6th Nov, 2022 - 9:30 am

Scratch Orchestra Novemb ...

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Una Palliser

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Music@Malling Online Festival 2020 Highlights

In 2020, Music@Malling presented an online festival including classical, jazz and world music events with contemporary works by Mark-Anthony Turnage CBE …

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The Instruments of the Orchestra

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RT @HoultAmy Really proud of our concert on Sunday with @BCMG 🎻 enjoyed being in the gorgeous Royal Pump Rooms, and managing to make party poppers with a composers face on and getting everyone to use them for his birthday 💖 pic.twitter.com/C2two86iHQ About 2 hours ago

RT @Violino1567 @musicatmalling @devinemusicman @resonusclassics @WildKatPR @BREMF @FolkestoneEM @earlymusicshop @SeeOfRochester @StBenedictsCtr @TheMallingJug @west_malling @CofEWestMalling Thanks for having us! It was wonderful to play in such a special place, and great that so many braved the rain! About 2 hours ago

Another week of fab concerts at musicatmalling.com #music #festival #classicalmusic #newmusic ⁦@WildKatPR⁩ ⁦@FretworkViols⁩ ⁦@TDPKemp⁩ ⁦@lizzieballvivo⁩ ⁦@MorganDarragh⁩ ⁦@fideliotrio⁩ ⁦@MorganGuitarra⁩ ⁦@TomBowesViolin⁩ pic.twitter.com/dy0wmxOiln About 5 hours ago

Wonderful rehearsal with @devinemusicman and @Violino1567 fascinating programme! @resonusclassics @WildKatPR @BREMF @FolkestoneEM @earlymusicshop @SeeOfRochester @StBenedictsCtr @TheMallingJug @west_malling @CofEWestMalling #kent #baroque #renaissance pic.twitter.com/WWKHr2CleO About 5 hours ago

RT @abrinsky Howard Skempton’s Birthday Bash #leamingtonspa pic.twitter.com/EOD8Q1kli9 Yesterday

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UPCOMING DATES

16th Sep, 2022 - 6:00 pm

Festival Launch and Seas ...

21st Sep, 2022 -

Three Concerts for the P ...

21st Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Beethoven + with Daniel ...

21st Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Mendelssohn + with Danie ...

22nd Sep, 2022 -

Three Concerts for the p ...

22nd Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Beethoven + with Adrian ...

22nd Sep, 2022 - 6:00 pm

Talk - Mary Postans: Mus ...

22nd Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Mendelssohn + with Sholt ...

23rd Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Music of our Time - Bart ...

23rd Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Music of our Time - Howa ...

24th Sep, 2022 - 11:00 am

Baroque +

24th Sep, 2022 - 2:00 pm

Baroque +

24th Sep, 2022 - 4:00 pm

Side-by-Side Workshop wi ...

24th Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Jazz Divas!

25th Sep, 2022 -

Three Concerts for the p ...

25th Sep, 2022 - 9:30 am

Scratch Orchestra Septem ...

25th Sep, 2022 - 2:30 pm

Side-by-Side with The Ma ...

25th Sep, 2022 - 4:00 pm

Talk - Sir William Haute ...

25th Sep, 2022 - 5:00 pm

England under the Tudors ...

26th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Bach + Skempton

27th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

From the Dawn of Italian ...

28th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Music of the Restoration ...

29th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Journey Through Latin Am ...

29th Sep, 2022 - 6:15 pm

Talk - Marc Chagall and ...

29th Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Dowland + with Mark Padm ...

30th Sep, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Bach + Bartok with David ...

30th Sep, 2022 - 7:00 pm

A Portrait of Dudley Moo ...

1st Oct, 2022 - 11:00 am

Beethoven + Goehr with t ...

1st Oct, 2022 - 2:00 pm

Beethoven + Goehr with T ...

1st Oct, 2022 - 7:00 pm

Walk on By - A Tribute t ...

2nd Oct, 2022 - 5:00 pm

Arcadiana - Mozart and E ...

23rd Oct, 2022 - 9:30 am

Scratch Orchestra Octobe ...

6th Nov, 2022 - 9:30 am

Scratch Orchestra Novemb ...

Curated Series with Music@Malling

Una Palliser

Music@Malling Online Festival 2020 Highlights

Let's Get Creative with Matthew Sharp

The Instruments of the Orchestra

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Reaching New Audiences Online – A Steep Learning Curve

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Music@Malling Festival 2022 Brochure Available….