🎺 Queentet

Discover the extraordinary sound world of brass quintet Queentet in a programme that is as engaging as it is original. Championing underrepresented voices in classical music, the ensemble shines a spotlight on female composers, alongside inventive new arrangements that bring familiar favourites to life in unexpected ways.

From the evocative beauty of Imogen Holst to a specially commissioned work by Polina Savicka, the programme blends contemporary creativity with well-loved classics. Expect bold reimaginings too – including music inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird, traditional madrigals, and even a touch of jazz and folk, featuring Joni Mitchell’s A Case of You.

The evening unfolds in two contrasting halves:

• First half: dynamic and contemporary works written for brass quintet
  • Luciano Berio – Call
  • Igor Stravinsky arr. Alice Knight – Extracts from ‘Firebird’
  • Errolyn Wallen – Onyx
  • Dani Howard – Blue Pavilion
  • Judith Bingham – A Dream of the Past
• Second half: a more relaxed journey through madrigals, lyrical Holst, and smooth jazz-inspired pieces
  • John Bartlett arr. Alice Knight – Of all the Birds that I do Know
  • Thomas Weelkes arr. Alice Knight – As Wanton Birds
  • Imogen Holst – Leiston Suite
  • Joan Tower – Copperwave
  • Polina Savicka – Pomegranate
  • Ann Ronell arr. Alice Knight – Willow Weep for Me
  • Joni Mitchell arr. Iris Rushbrooke – Case of You
  • Cole Porter arr. Stan Lawrence – Night and Day

The result is a richly varied concert that showcases the warmth, power and versatility of brass in a way that’s both accessible and inspiring.

Whether you’re a classical music lover or simply curious to hear something different, this is a performance full of colour, character and musical discovery.

🍽️ Food & Drink

The festival bar will be run by The Barley Mow, with drinks available on site before and during the evening.

For those wishing to eat before the performance, The Barley Mow pub will also be open for dining. As the pub is likely to be busy on festival evenings, we recommend booking a table directly with The Barley Mow in advance.

Arrive early, enjoy a drink, and make the most of the relaxed festival atmosphere before the performance begins.

⏰ Event Timings

8pm – 10pm
Headline Performance- Queentet

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Every ticket you buy helps provide instruments, lessons and opportunities that inspire the next generation.