Thornton and Wilby to star at Bolsover Summer School

Euph star David Thornton will be the guest artist at the forthcoming Bolsover Summer School — alongside a brand new work from the pen of Philip Wilby.

Monday, 29 June 2015

The Bolsover Summer School has announced details about its end of course Gala Concert which takes place in Heritage High School, Boughton Lane, Clowne (Derbyshire) S43 4QG on Friday 31st of July.

New commission

Conductors Brett Baker, David Thornton and Joseph Cook will all take part in various elements of the concert (which starts at 7.00pm), with one of the highlights being Philip Wilby's new commission 'The Lion and the Rose' based on a poem about Bolsover Castle.

The commission has been written specially for the Summer School and receives a premiere at the concert.

Thornton guest

This year the event also features David Thornton as guest soloist. David will play 'Czardas' by Victorio Monti, 'Rhapsody for Euphonium' by Paul Sharman and 'In Christ Alone' by Richard Phillips.

one of the highlights being Philip Wilby's new commission 'The Lion and the Rose' based on a poem about Bolsover Castle4BR

Tickets

The tickets for the concert are £4.00 with concessions being £3.00 available on the door or from Carole Hirst on 07979 240423.

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