Diary

May 2004

2.30pm & 8.00 pm

SCHRODERS WORLD MUSIC SERIES 2004
'BATANAI MARIMBA'
"rivetingly visual, gloriously musical"
A blistering fusion of South African melody and Zimbabwean rhythms driven by a stunning massed marimba section and  fronted by the enduring exuberance and charisma of singer /marimbiraman Wedzerai Zvirevo.
Batanai's music celebrates the past as well as encompassing passionate new songs that explore displacement and cultural change and celebrate freedom through unity. The rippling acoustics of traditional Southern African marimbas and
percussion, horns, guitars and soaring vocal harmonies combined with high-energy rhythms, outrageous costumes and flamboyant
style make this show irresistible.
Tickets £11(£10 FOSJ) £9(£8 FOSJ) £5 students & restricted view
Pre-show suppers available. Please ask at Box Office for further details
 

7.30 pm

GUERNSEY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY
'Wild Inspirations'
A flower arranging demonstration by Tracey Griffin
Visitors and new members welcome
 

is this year's 'Liberation Spring Concert'
The Island Churches Festival Chorus with Roy Sarre (Director), accompanists Roger and Susan Brooks and a large St James audience provide an opportunity for 'Thanksgiving in Song.......' So bring your hats 'n' flags, whistles 'n' drums for the all-time greats, hymns and songs of praise.
Tickets £6.50 children/students free, available from Maddie Tel. 263930
 

The Arts Council of Guernsey presents
'THE UNEXPECTED MAN'
Two strangers on a train.  He, a famous novelist. She, a passionate admirer of his work.  A journey that began simply as a trip from Paris to Frankfurt becomes an adventure of the mind.
Tickets £12, £10, £5 restricted view
 

THE NATIONAL ART COLLECTIONS FUND
'Vincent van Gogh ~ Emotion in Paint'
The painter, draughtsman and writer Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)
was not only a fanatical artist - most of his work was produced over a ten year period -  but above all a misunderstood genius.  With strong colour and bold brushstrokes he experienced his own turbulent emotions and at the same time reflected the turmoil of his era.
Tickets £9(£7.50 NACF and FOSJ), £3.50 students
Kindly sponsored by Rothschild Bank Switzerland CI Ltd
 

GUERNSEY MUSIC CENTRE
'Guernsey Young Musicians in Performance'
A concert which celebrates the high level of achievement of Guernsey's most advanced young musicians through their performances of instrumental, vocal and chamber music.
Free Admission, with a retiring collection in aid of the Guernsey Music Centre
Organised by the Schools' Music Service and supported by the States
Arts Committee. 
 

GUERNSEY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
The Guernsey Jazz Orchestra directed by Martin Thomas presents an
evening of Big Band Jazz.  Cabaret style with bar and a number of non-smoking tables available.
Tickets £6
 

HATSTAND OPERA presents
 'A Laugh at the Opera'
A welcome return by Hatstand Opera, bringing together everyone's
comic opera favourites with hilarious hairdressers, conniving cousins, ugly (and not so ugly) sisters and maybe even a dead body!  Laughs and surprises from composers such as Puccini, Offenbach, Mozart and Rossini. With an extensive repertoire, excellent core of experienced performers and an infectious sense of theatrical fun, Hatstand Opera are uniquely equipped to bring the best of the world of opera to any venue - from Georgian theatres to the Savoy, open air events for 7000 people to the Covent Garden Festival.  Hatstand's nine years of experience shine through in the slick, witty shows that delight and entertain.
Tickets £9(£8 FOSJ), £7 senior citizens, £4 students, £4 restricted
view
Pre-show suppers available. Please ask at Box Office for details
 

GUERNSEY CHORAL & ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY present
The St John Passion by J S Bach
Conductor : Stephen Le Prevost
Soloists include Robert Coupe, Mark Wildman, Barbara Borden, Emily
Bauer-Jones, John Surcombe and Nicholas Warden with Anne Wilkes-Green, Niall McCathie and Roger Le Tissier. Robert Coupe takes time off from his professional singing career based in Amsterdam to return to his native Guernsey.  As the Evangelist, he takes us through the text of the Passion of our Lord according to St John.  The soloists bring to life the spoken word of the individual characters and the choir play the role of the crowd.  In contrast, the arias and chorales lead the audience through meditations on the unfolding story.
Tickets £10, £5 restricted view
Kindly sponsored by Nova Financial Services
 

TURNER VIOLINS LTD, WIND WORLD & HOBGOBLIN
Sale of good quality violin family and vintage woodwind, folk and
acoustic instruments
Turner Violins Ltd are one of Europe's largest stringed instrument businesses with three shops in the U.K. dealing with violins, violas, cellos and basses from beginner to professional standard Wind World specialise in new and vintage woodwind and brass instruments. Hobgoblin is Europe's largest folk and acoustic music shop.
Exhibition and sale from 9.30 am - 5.30 pm in the Founders Room
Viewing only on Sunday 23
Organised in conjunction with Lakers 
 

GEMINI WINE TASTING
in the Dorey Room
Join Gemini Wines for a chance to taste a large selection of their
many wines from around the world. Informal and fun.  Generous discounts on wines ordered on the night. Delivered to your door.
Free Admission