ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009 Introduction Welcome to the 2009 Royal Tunbridge Wells International Music Festival. This year the Festival will focus on the human voice as well as celebrating Handel, Haydn and Purcell anniversaries. Several schools will be involved in related Outreach projects and in a concert with the City of London Sinfonia (CLS) to mark the centenary of the Borough’s royal title. We welcome many distinguished artists including oboist Nicholas Daniel with the superb CLS, jazz singer Tina May, Timothy West and Philharmonia Voices (for a unique presentation of The Pilgrim’s Progress), violinist Ken Aiso, organist Howard Moody, Cuban soprano Iliana Machada and more. So, do join us for more magical music! Michael Waggett, Festival Chairman Festival Chairman, Michael Waggett (right), with popular violinist Nicola Benedetti and David Lough of Heartwood Wealth Management, sponsors of recent Festival events, at the Benefactors' reception after a memorable recital by Miss Benedetti. Come and join the centenary celebration concert of Tunbridge Wells’ Royal title. One of the world’s finest oboists, Nicholas Daniel, will perform Vaughan Williams’ Oboe Concerto with the highly-acclaimed City of London Sinfonia. The programme will also include: Copland: Appalachian Spring A special tribute by local secondary school choirs with music by Mozart, Handel, Humperdinck and Karl Jenkins.   Haydn: Farewell Symphony Sunday 11th October 2009 - 3.00pm Tunbridge Wells Assemby Hall Theatre Click here for details of Royal Centenary Celebration Concert Click here for Flyer    Festival Programme sponsored by