Guildford International Music Festival 2007
Events for Saturday 10 March 2007
Chinese Arts Day
The Electric Theatre
A celebration of Chinese Arts featuring performances, family workshops ad interactive events
Brush Drawing and Calligraphy Demonstration 
Event number: 3
10.30am 4pm
Free
Chinese Brush techniques demonstration and Chinese artefacts will be on display in The Electric Theatre Foyer throughout the day, from 10.30 am. Experienced teacher, Li Xiaoyi will demonstrate her calligraphy and Chinese characters, and paint objects such as pandas, flowers and bamboo with traditional brush and ink.
Have a coffee and relax while watching an artist at work, or maybe have a go yourself!
Children's Dragon Dance Workshop 
Event number: 4
10.00am 12noon
£5
Dance in the Dragon Spirit! A fun opportunity to learn the popular traditional dance with a fancy Dragon costume and rhythmic music. The dance will be performed before the lunchtime recital.
Suitable for children 8-12 years old
Places are limited, so book early!
Chinese Music Family Workshop
Rhythm, percussion and voice
Event number: 5
10.30am 12noon
£5
Come and learn Chinese rhythms and melodies. Bring your own instruments - violins, guitars, flutes, clarinets... or use the percussion instruments provided. If you haven't got an instrument, don't worry, your voice will be fine. The session will cover Chinese melody, song and rhythms with a short performance before the lunchtime recital. A playful introduction to the understanding and appreciation of Chinese music.
Places are limited, so book early!
Workshop participants from events 4 5 will join together to present their work as part of the lunchtime performance.
Cheng Yu on the pipa (Chinese lute)
Event number: 6
Lunchtime Concert
12.30pm
£5 (free for workshop participants and children under 15)
Dr Cheng Yu , formerly soloist at the China Central Orchestra of Chinese Music in Beijing is an internationally renowned pipa virtuoso, currently teaching and researching at SOAS, University of London . The pipa is a fretted lute with 4 strings. A close relative of the European and Middle Eastern lutes it came to China from central Asia via the Silk Road in the 4 5 th Centuries. Pipa music is famed for its unique richness of expression. Cheng Yu performs a selection of traditional and modern pieces giving an insight to this intriguing instrument and its music.
Silk String Quartet
A tea-time concert
Event number: 7 
4pm
£5
Cheng Yu pipa lute
Sun Zhuo guzheng
Qiu Zenghui erhu fiddles
Zhou Jinyan yangqin dulcimer
China 's string instruments were made with silk in ancient times - the inspiration for the Quartet's name. New in its form and style, unique in its instrumentation and presentation, the Silk String Quartet is the premier Chinese string ensemble in Europe and performs contemporary works, fresh interpretations of traditional music and cross-cultural music creations. A rare opportunity to hear the compelling soundscapes made by these wonderful instruments.
Chinese tea and a selection of confectionery will be available.
John Williams and John Etheridge - guitars
Together and Solo
Event number: 8
Holy Trinity Church , 7.30pm
£20, £17 senior citizens, £10 concessions
Mr Williams is arguably the finest guitarist before the public today. The New York Times
There is never a moment's doubt about Etheridge's awesome 
authority whenever he touches a guitar. The Guardian
Two guitar greats come to Guildford for this special evening of classical, jazz, and world music. Australian, John Williams, known as the foremost ambassador of the guitar, is joined by John Etheridge, who has been at the top of the jazz and contemporary guitar world for 30 years. Alone they are awesome; together they combine amazing technique, powerful improvisation and an overwhelming passion for playing. John Williams plays classical guitar and John Etheridge electric and acoustic steel-string guitars in an enjoyable programme that defines cross-genre collaboration.
Vivace Chorus with the Brandenburg Sinfonia
conducted by Jeremy Backhouse
Event number: 9
Guildford Cathedral, 7.30pm
£20, £15, £10, £5 students
Parry Blest Pair of Sirens
Elgar Sea Pictures, Op 37
Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music, The Lark Ascending
Elgar The Music Makers, Op 69
Tickets available from Michael Taylor 07958 519741 or from Festival Box Office 01483 444334 
Promoted by Vivace Chorus
Saturday Night Live
Event number: 10
Rubix @ University of Surrey , 9pm - 2am
A night of new touring talent with local support.
Further details and tickets from www.seetickets.com
Promoted by USSU
Rubber Soul Live @ The Electric 
with support from Susie Clarke
Event number: 11
The Electric Theatre, 9.30pm
£8.50 in advance, £10 on the door
With over two hours of classic soul, disco and rockn'roll performed by one of the South East's premier 11-piece ensembles, this promises to be the most vibrant party evening of the Festival!
Music from Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Katrina & The Waves, James Brown, Tom Jones, The Commitments, Dusty Springfield, Curtis Mayfield, Santana and The Jackson Five plus many more Rubber Soul returns to its spiritual home town for the first time in 7 years for one night only. With an acoustic covers set from Susie Clarke, one of Guildford's most versatile artists - you can look forward to a great Saturday night out in good company. 'Standing gig': a chance to dance and party!
