Haydn's oratorio 'The Creation' depicts and celebrates the creation of the world as described in the biblical Book of Genesis and in Paradise Lost. It is scored for soprano, tenor and bass soloists, chorus and orchestra. Celebrated soloists: Ruth Jenkins (soprano), Greg Tassell (tenor) and Andri Björn Róbertsson (bass) will be accompanied by the Ely Choral Society chorus and the Ely Festival Orchestra. The concert, conducted by Andrew Parnell, will be held in Ely Cathedral at 7:30 pm on Saturday 23rd March 2013. Tickets will be on sale from February 1st 2013 from Ely Cathedral Box Office.

Baroque program to include Bach: Brandenburg concerto no 3 and Suite in B minor, Chris Britton flute soloist

Music by Puccini.

In a new English version by Robin Norton-Hale with piano accompaniment.

One of the most accessible and moving operas ever written, La Bohème charts the ups and downs of idealistic graduates Rodolfo and Marcello and their girlfriends Mimi and Musetta, as they bicker, party, try to make ends meet and follow their dreams. Winner of the 2011 Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production, and the 2011 What’s On Stage Award for Best Off-West End Production

“Madly brilliant... an updated, zingy translation... a fresh rediscovery” The Times ★★★★

“This is Puccini without a safety net and it works” Evening Standard ★★★★

“Has audiences mesmerised...a huge artistic success” New York Times

Call 01865 319450 for tickets or visit the North Wall website

Music by Puccini.

In a new English version by Robin Norton-Hale with piano accompaniment.

One of the most accessible and moving operas ever written, La Bohème charts the ups and downs of idealistic graduates Rodolfo and Marcello and their girlfriends Mimi and Musetta, as they bicker, party, try to make ends meet and follow their dreams. Winner of the 2011 Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production, and the 2011 What’s On Stage Award for Best Off-West End Production

“Madly brilliant... an updated, zingy translation... a fresh rediscovery” The Times ★★★★

“This is Puccini without a safety net and it works” Evening Standard ★★★★

“Has audiences mesmerised...a huge artistic success” New York Times

Call 01865 319450 for tickets or visit the North Wall website

Music by Puccini.

In a new English version by Robin Norton-Hale with piano accompaniment.

One of the most accessible and moving operas ever written, La Bohème charts the ups and downs of idealistic graduates Rodolfo and Marcello and their girlfriends Mimi and Musetta, as they bicker, party, try to make ends meet and follow their dreams. Winner of the 2011 Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production, and the 2011 What’s On Stage Award for Best Off-West End Production

“Madly brilliant... an updated, zingy translation... a fresh rediscovery” The Times ★★★★

“This is Puccini without a safety net and it works” Evening Standard ★★★★

“Has audiences mesmerised...a huge artistic success” New York Times

Call 01865 319450 for tickets or visit the North Wall website

Music by Puccini.

In a new English version by Robin Norton-Hale with piano accompaniment.

One of the most accessible and moving operas ever written, La Bohème charts the ups and downs of idealistic graduates Rodolfo and Marcello and their girlfriends Mimi and Musetta, as they bicker, party, try to make ends meet and follow their dreams. Winner of the 2011 Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production, and the 2011 What’s On Stage Award for Best Off-West End Production

“Madly brilliant... an updated, zingy translation... a fresh rediscovery” The Times ★★★★

“This is Puccini without a safety net and it works” Evening Standard ★★★★

“Has audiences mesmerised...a huge artistic success” New York Times

Call 01865 319450 for tickets or visit the North Wall website

Music in the Vale proudly presents internationally acclaimed composer and pianist Lionel Sainsbury in a richly varied evening of piano music. The programme will include music by Chopin, Schumann’s thrilling Fantasy op.17, and the World Premiere of Lionel’s eagerly awaited Five Tangos. The Oxford Times has recognised Lionel as a “virtuoso pianist and composer”.

Admission is by programme with tickets available from Stanford in the Vale Midcounties Co-operative, by reservation on 01367 718420 or at the door.

Please book early as seating limited.