Chester Summer Music Festival 2009

02 - 18 July 2009
In 2009 the Chester Summer Music Festival explores the voice and music written for the voice, with an exciting programme consisting of 10 evening concerts, 7 lunch time performances, an education programme, a family music day and Saturday’s interactive event the BIG SING. There really is something for everyone.

This year's artist in residence is internationally renowned composer Graham Fitkin. Graham will be working with local children and budding composers, as well as performing himself.

The mix of music is eclectic, surprising, entertaining and challenging and will also celebrate some notable composer anniversaries: Purcell, Handel and Mendelssohn.



- Manchester Camerata
- Elin Manahan Thomas & Finchcock's Baroque
- The Chester BIG SING!
- The BBC Singers
- Ruth Wall
- Stephen Farr
- Composer Masterclass
- Gwilym Simcock Trio
- Andrew Foster Williams in Schubert's Winterreise
- Evva Mizerska, Cello & Emma Abbate, Piano
- Alan Thomas, Guitar
- Respectable Groove
- Emma Morwood, Soprano & Jonathan Fisher, Piano
- Gala Concert: Handel's Israel in Egypt
- Chetham's 40th Anniversay Concert

For tickets and full programme of events, times and venues please visit here