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Summer Recital Series - Xiaowen Shang (piano)
Scarlatti 2 Sonatas
Beethoven Sonata in E flat, Op.7
Couperin Ordre No.14 in D
Ravel Le tombeau de Couperin
Following her scintillating concerto performance in the Mozart birthday concert in January, Xiaowen Shang returns to give a recital which reflects her interest in 18th century keyboard music.
Her programme includes a mighty early Sonata by Beethoven, some charming pieces by the leading French Baroque composer Couperin, and Ravel’s virtuoso tribute to great predecessor.
Courtyard Theatre
£19 | Under 18s free
other events you may be interested in
St John's Chamber Orchestra
Alex Wun (piano)
Eleanor Holmes (violin)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.5 (Emperor)
Romance No.2 in G
Symphony No.4
The Beethoven symphony cycle (21-25) nears its end with the bright and vibrant Fourth Symphony.
RAM scholar Eleanor Holmes returns to Norden Farm to play the elegant Second Romance The programme opens with the powerful and popular Emperor Conceto, with prizewinning Hong Kong pianist Alex Wun as the soloist.
Courtyard Theatre
£21.50 | Under 18s free
The Royal Opera: Die Walküre
Event cinema screening.
Sung in German with subtitles.
On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.
Courtyard Theatre Cinema
Running time: 320 minutes, including two intervals.
Royal Opera & Ballet's website
Content warning - contains themes of incest and domestic violence. This production contains scenes of nudity and depictions of blood, violence, and death. Strobe lighting is used during Act I. Pyrotechnics are used during Act III.
The Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Event cinema screening.
Fool's Paradise
Luminescent and shimmering, Fool’s Paradise marked the first of Wheeldon’s many collaborations with composer Joby Talbot. It was created in 2007 for Wheeldon’s own company, Morphoses, and first performed in 2012 by The Royal Ballet.
The Two Of Us
The wistful songs of Joni Mitchell set the scene for the UK premiere of The Two of Us, a duet of deep intimacy and yearning. It was created in 2020 for the Fall for Dance Festival in New York, and had American ballet dancers Sarah Mearns and David Hallberg in its original cast.
Us (Duet)
Us is a tender duet danced by two men. It was created in 2017 for BalletBoyz and is set to Keaten Henson’s music.
An American In Paris (Ballet)
The Royal Ballet celebrates Wheeldon’s extraordinary success in musical theatre by performing the ballet scene from his Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris. Set to Gershwin’s jazzy melodies, the musical is inspired by the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron. The musical went on to win four Tony awards. The full musical depicts a blossoming romance between the American G.I. Jerry Mulligan and a French ballerina, Lise Dassin. The ballet excerpt was Wheeldon’s take on one of the most memorable scenes from the film – an extended sequence in which the two central characters dance through Paris.
Courtyard Theatre Cinema
£16
Running time: 180 minutes
Summer Recital Series – Khyrstyna Mykhailichenko (piano)
Khyrstyna Mykhailichenko (piano)
Beethoven
Sonata in A flat, Op.110
Debussy
4 Preludes: Des pas sur la neige; Ce qu’a vu le vent d’Ouest; La Cathédrale engloutie; Feux d’artifice
Schubert
Sonata in A Major, D.959
Ukrainian pianist Khyrstyna Mykhailichenko took Norden Farm by storm last June with her heart-felt rendition of the Grieg Concerto. We are delighted to welcome her back for a full solo recital. Her programme features magnificent sonatas by Beethoven and Schubert, together with a group of Debussy’s imaginative preludes.
A summer treat!
Courtyard Theatre
£19 | Under 18s free
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Funky Monkeys
An energetic and creative music and movement class for babies and children under 5.
This fun and funky session uses lights, puppets, parachute, instruments and music to get your little ones moving!
Suitable for ages 9 months - 5 years.
Summer
Fri 9 May - 25 Jul (excluding 28 May)
11am - 11.45am
£8.50 | Siblings (9 months +) £4 | £45 for 6 sessions a term (this offer doesn't include the sibling ticket)
If you would like to book the offer price for 6 sessions, please enter a ticket for each date you would like to attend into your basket and the offer will apply automatically.
Intermediate Yoga
Led by Julie Potter
This class is suited to those who have been practising for at least 6. My intention for this class is to move our practise forward, explore different avenues and approaches to the traditional postures. We will be aiming to be going deeper into awareness and noticing.
The yoga I teach is an evolution of over 20 years of practice and study, perhaps moving away from external evaluation of the postures and moving towards an internal sense of the postures, moving away from the more used traditional approach of systemised yoga to a more experiential approach. Whilst looking at traditional Hatha Yoga postures and pranayamas, I will be encouraging fun and freedom within the traditional structure, whilst taking into our awareness fundamental anatomical and functional aspects required by our bodies for maximum wellbeing benefits.
Please bring a blanket, a Yoga / Pilates mat, and wear loose comfortable clothing.
Spring
Fri 10 Jan - 7 Feb (5 weeks)
Fri 14 Feb - 14 Mar (5 weeks)
Fri 21 Mar - 25 Apr (5 weeks)
Summer
Fri 2 May - 6 Jun (6 weeks)
Fri 13 Jun - 25 Jul (6 weeks) (excl 4 Jul)
Please note that the sessions on Fri 6 and 13 Jun will be covered by a different teacher.
11am - 12.15pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email.
Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir
Led by Dr Marta Mathea Radwan
Norden Farm’s Daytime Choir is a fun, friendly, non-auditioned choir for everyone. We learn by ear, so you don’t need music experience. Our music ranges from gospel, world and jazz to pop and classical - anything that sounds great and is a joy to sing. Joining us is a great way to meet people and sing your stress away.
Summer
Fri 25 Apr - 16 May (4 weeks)
Fri 23 May - 20 Jun (4 weeks) (excl 30 May)
Fri 27 Jun - 18 Jul (4 weeks)
2pm - 3.30pm
£12 per session | £50 per 5 week course | £40 per 4 week course
Age guidance: 18+ years
About the tutor
Dr Marta Mathea Radwan is an award-winning vocalist, composer and musical director. Heralding from Poland and with over 30 years' experience in musical performance, Marta conducts choirs around London, including: jazz group Alle Choir London, Offbeat a cappella community choirs in Acton and Richmond, and Singing for Fun groups at Brunel University London.
Mindfulness
Led by Kate Hughes
Join Kate Hughes of Kate Hughes Meditation for an hour of mindfulness, designed to promote calm and awareness.
During the session we will explore breathing techniques, different kinds of meditation, and various mindfulness exercises including some gentle movement (this can be adapted to suit all mobility levels).
No experience of meditation or mindfulness is required, and these sessions are suitable for you if you are an absolute beginner or have done some kind of mindfulness practice before.
Please wear comfortable clothing. The session will end with a relaxation exercise and you may wish to bring your own mat and blanket, although these will be provided.
Spring
Fri 31 Jan, 21 Feb, 28 Mar and 25 Apr
6.30pm - 7.30pm
£12 per session
Summer
Fri 9 May, 27 Jun, 25 Jul and 8 Aug
6.30pm - 7.30pm
£14 per session
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