Tuesday 29 March 2022

Islington Festival of Music and Art 2022

Festival goers at the 2021 Islington Festival of Music and Art (Photo Marc Gasgoine)
Festival goers at the 2021 Islington Festival of Music and Art (Photo Marc Gasgoine)

Following last year's successful inaugural festival, the Islington Festival of Music and Art returns to the borough for ten days of events from 15 to 24 July 2022. The festival was created by violinist Joana Ly and pianist and conductor Martin André as a direct response to the pandemic, aiming to put on events with international artists in a celebrations of arts for the local community.

This year features concerts in five historic venues with lunchtime concerts at Islington Square, evening concerts at Christ Church, Highbury and St Mary's Church, Upper Street, and a late-night series at Newington Green Meeting House and the Little Angel Theatre.

The six evening concerts are on the theme of Johannes Brahms - influence and legacy, with performances ranging from pianist Dmitrii Kalashnikov to ZRI in their radical re-working of Brahms' Clarinet Quintet.  The late-night concerts will feature Baroque music including Baroque violinist Kati Debretzini, lutenist Sergio Bucheli and the Concert Trombone Quartette.

There are two workshops, from photographer Marc Gasgoine and artist Dolph van Eden.

Full details from the Islington Festival of Music and Art website.

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