Iain Farrington

08:45 Arrivals and registration 09:30 Festival Eucharist Southwark Cathedral Choir 10:30 Registration and Tea/Coffee 11:00 Panel Discussion: Where words fail, music speaks Iain Farrington, Lucy Walker, Matthew Owens, Helen Smee, The Rt Revd Sophie Jelley 11:45 Illustrated Lecture: All my hope on God is founded Hugh Morris 12:30 Lunch (bring your own or buy locally) 13:45 Practical Inspiration: Music as mission - Sing My Soul Sing My Soul Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholars 14:45 Keynote...

Iain Farrington Friday, April 16, 2021 Composer and pianist Iain Farrington surveys the interwoven history of classical and jazz as his new album, 'Gershwinicity', is released on the Somm label Although the terms 'classical' and 'jazz' are frustratingly vague for such a broad wealth of music, they provide a useful distinction for two different musical traditions. When the two styles have combined or worked together, there have been some outstanding musical results throughout the last century.

Behind this classical symphony is an extraordinary story of a composer who took Paris by storm. A contemporary of Mozart's, Saint-Georges became a champion fencer, virtuoso violinist, and a famous composer and conductor. His hands wielded the foil, the bow and made music with equal skill! Allegro (which means play at a lively speed) is the first movement from this symphony, which premiered in 1779. Listen out for: The fast and intricate violin parts.