Festival
Carducci Festival Highnam Live! 21-23th May 2021
We are delighted to be going ahead with the Carducci Festival at Highnam in 2021, and have three wonderful programmes to bring you, featuring the Quartet and guest artists Kathryn Stott (piano) and Julian Bliss (clarinet).
We will be going ahead with both live and online versions of the Festival, with repeated concerts and reduced audiences, as well as a chance to catch the programmes online the following weekend. The live Festival takes place Friday 21 – Sunday 23 May 2021, with the online version Friday 28 – Sunday 30 May 2021 on the Quartet’s YouTube and Facebook channels.
Ticket booking opens to all on Monday 26 April, following a period of priority booking for our Patrons and Friends.
To book tickets for the live performances please email carduccitrust@gmail.com to check availability.
CARDUCCI FESTIVAL AT HIGHNAM LIVE
Friday 21 May 2021 – Highnam Church – 6pm & 8pm
Central European Classics
Haydn String Quartet in Bb major Op. 76 No. 4 ‘Sunrise’
Dvořák Quintet for Piano and Strings No. 2 in A major, Op. 81
with Kathryn Stott piano
Tickets £28 / £18 / free for under-26s
Saturday 22 May 2021 – Highnam Church – 6pm & 8pm
Focus on the Clarinet
Mozart Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A major, K581
David Bruce Gumboots for clarinet and strings
with Julian Bliss clarinet
Tickets £28 / £18 / free for under-26s
Sunday 23 May 2021 – Highnam Church – 11am & 1pm
Beethoven Birthday Concert
Beethoven String Quartet Op. 18 No. 1 in F major
Beethoven String Quartet Op. 59 No. 3 in C major ‘Razumovsky’
Tickets £28 / £18 / free for under-26s
To book tickets for the live performances please email carduccitrust@gmail.com to check availability.
CARDUCCI FESTIVAL AT HIGHNAM ONLINE
Friday 28 May 2021 – 7pm on the Carducci Quartet YouTube and Facebook Channels
Central European Classics
Haydn String Quartet in Bb major Op. 76 No. 4 ‘Sunrise’
Dvořák Quintet for Piano and Strings No. 2 in A major, Op. 81
with Kathryn Stott piano
Voluntary tickets – £10
Saturday 29 May 2021 – 7pm on the Carducci Quartet YouTube and Facebook Channels
Focus on the Clarinet
Mozart Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A major, K581
David Bruce Gumboots for clarinet and strings
with Julian Bliss clarinet
Voluntary tickets – £10
Sunday 30 May 2021 – 7pm on the Carducci Quartet YouTube and Facebook Channels
Beethoven Birthday Concert
Beethoven String Quartet Op. 18 No. 1 in F major
Beethoven String Quartet Op. 59 No. 3 in C major ‘Razumovsky’
Voluntary tickets – £10
COVID-secure protocols
Highnam Church has a very robust COVID-secure setup, which will enable us to hold our Festival as safely as possible.
Seating will be according to a fixed plan with social distancing between households. We will ask audience members to wear face coverings unless exempt, and will keep doors open for ventilation. Between performances we will wipe down surfaces and open even more doors!
Of course if the restrictions change and we’re not able to go ahead with a live audience, we will offer you a full refund.
Do let us know if you have any queries.
Directions, Accommodation and Food
Directions
For Highnam Church (GL2 8DG): From Gloucester take the A40 towards Ross on Wye. After 2km turn right at the traffic lights onto B4215 (signposted Newent). After 250m turn left (signposted Highnam Community Centre) and drive straight ahead for Church parking.
For Highnam Court (GL2 8DP)
From Gloucester take the A40 towards Ross on Wye. At Highnam Roundabout (about 1km) past the B4215 turning) take third exit (unsignposted) through iron gates. Continue up the drive and follow signs for car park.
Bus & Taxi
Stagecoach bus route 32 from Gloucester stops at Highnam Stores (short walk from Highnam Church) in the daytime. For a taxi back to Gloucester after evening concerts try Martin’s Private Hire on 07508 848989 or City Cars on 01452 330330.
Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers to join out friendly team of Festival stewards. Benefits include free access to concerts! Email carduccitrust@gmail.com to find out more.
Accommodation
Gloucestershire is a wonderful area for a weekend visit. For more information regarding accommodation in the local area, please contact us for a list of suggestions.
Food
Although there is no pub or restaurant in Highnam, there are good facilities locally at Over Farm Market (shop with a good selection of sandwiches and snacks); the Toby Carvery (on the A40 towards Gloucester); and the Wharf House at Over. All are less than a 10 minute drive away.