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The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, 30 August - 4 September 2010

July 20, 2010

The Marriage of Figaro is one of the world's best loved operas. Based on Beaumarchais' play, it is a delightful mix of farce and melodrama tinged with tragedy and romance, heavily influenced by the Commedia dell'Arte tradition, all set to some of Mozart's most beautiful music. To celebrate their 30... Read more & comment

Youth Opera Anniversary Gala Evening - 1 September 2010

July 20, 2010

Wednesday 01 September 2010, 7.30pm Featuring the BYO ensemble and a number of ex-members, including Rachel Nicholls, Russell Matthews, Carolyn Sampson, Simon Bailey and Kitty Whately singing solos chosen from our 30 year repertoire, including Carmen, Sweeney Todd, Candide, Dido and Aeneas and many... Read more & comment

Reduce the cost of purchasing a musical instrument?

May 20, 2010

Did you know you can save the VAT on the purchase of a new musical instrument for your child through our Assisted Purchase Scheme? To find out how to apply and to see our terms and conditions, visit the Bedfordshire Music website or call 0300 300 6612.... Read more & comment

Bedfordshire Youth Opera school tour 2010

May 19, 2010

As well as its main production in September each year, Bedfordshire Youth Opera also has a touring company. The group visits schools throughout Bedfordshire and Luton during July, with a tailor-made production to encourage children to begin to enjoy this wonderful performing art to which they may n... Read more & comment

Sing Up Bedfordshire receives high praise!

May 18, 2010

Bedfordshire Music's ground-breaking singing programme has received high praise from Sing Up, the national singing organisation, during an evaluation of the programme during the spring term. Taking place in lower schools and with community groups at venues including the Meadow Way estate community ... Read more & comment

Fiddle Fiestas 2010

March 19, 2010

For more information about any of this year's Fiddle Fiestas, contact Cathy McCague at Bedfordshire Music on 0300 300 6604. Leighton Buzzard Mini Fiddle Fiesta - Vandyke Upper School - 20 May 2010 - 1.45pm - 5.30pm - Concert 5pm Sandy Fiddle Fiesta - Sandy Upper School - 15 June 2010 - 2pm -... Read more & comment


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