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MICHAEL TIPPETT is coming to town: Nov 16 3:00 The Sacconi's 5:30 John Bridcut's film 'The Shadow and the Light' Nov 17 3:00 Joseph Havlat 7:30 Ben Vonberg-Clark & Andrew West Tippett + Beethoven/Haydn/Poulenc/Stravinsky The Grand, Folkestone folkestonenewmusic.com

Painting is the most marvellous activity humans have invented’ – Frank Auerbach We are deeply saddened to hear that Frank Auerbach has died. Auerbach’s paintings have been described as some of the most resonant, inventive and perpetually alive works of art of the twentieth and

Barrie Gavin – a veritable poet of musical filmmaking and an RPS Honorary Member – has sadly died. The countless films he made with great composers, from Boulez and Berio to Takemitsu and Turnage, are treasures – worth finding and watching, sure to inspire for years to come.

As part of our tribute to Michael Tippett this weekend, come & hear the brilliant Joseph Havlat play Tippett's game-changing 2nd Piano Sonata, along with an intriguing programme of Stravinsky, Haydn, Beethoven & Poulenc. 17/11; 3pm; The Grand, Folkestone Thanks to Michael Tippett Musical Foundation

17/11; 7:30 - The Grand Folkestone The exciting tenor Ben Vonberg-Clark with the renowned Andrew West are performing the two Tippett masterpieces: Boyhood's End & The Heart's Assurance as part of our Tippett celebration. An occasion not to miss. Thanks to Michael Tippett Music

Amazing turnout for first event in Tippett Festival weekend Folkestone New Music - we need more chairs !!

Hommages à Daniel Spoerri, le maître fou des pique-niques de l’art l.lefigaro.fr/0Sl

Fantastic weekend of music - again! - at The Grand in Folkestone. The Tippett Festival superbly curated and wonderfully executed. Thanks to Folkestone New Music for making it happen.

The renowned New London Chamber Choir comes to SaintEanswythe to perform Christmas music commissioned by Kings College from leading contemporary composers: Birtwistle, Davies, Harvey, Maxwell-Davies, Maw, Muldowney, Turnage & Woolrich. Lovely! Saturday 23/11 - 7:30.

Out today: London Philharmonic Orchestra's new recording of Tippett's Piano Concerto and Symphony No. 2, conducted by our patron Edward Gardner. lpo.org.uk/recording/tipp…

Composers Edition is proud to welcome Morgan Hayes, a composer who has been understatedly producing work of extraordinary expressive form and detail for just about 30 years! Morgan Hayes whatsnew.composersedition.com/morgan-hayes-j…

Elgar Howarth R.I.P. A great musician and wonderful conductor of so many composers, especially of course Birtwistle and Ligeti. And I vividly remember Die Soldaten at ENO - calm and clear throughout. We must not forget.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Elgar Howarth, who played with and conducted the Ensemble many times. His brilliant, insightful musical leadership was matched by his warmth and modesty. He will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

David Lynch, the filmmaker behind ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Twin Peaks,’ and ‘Dune,’ has died at age 78. “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us,” his family shared in a statement on Facebook. “But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the

Composer Mark Simpson and writer Melanie Challenger discuss their opera, ‘Pleasure’. 7pm Thursday 23 January Folkestone New Music Kollectiv 69 The Old High St, Folkestone CT20 1RN

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of poet Michael Longley. He was a great friend & supporter of HomePlace & we were truly honoured to welcome him on many occasions Our thoughts are with his family at this time. We take comfort from the wonderful work he has left behind.

Betsy Jolas is 100 next year! You can hear Betsy's Musique pour Delphine (written in memory of her friend, the actress Delphine Seyrig): David Juritz (violin) and Adrian Bradbury (cello) 7.30pm Thursday 6 February Folkestone New Music The Grand, Folkestone

Stephen Plaistow 1937-2025 BBC producer, pianist, writer and friend to new music.

Remembering Stephen Plaistow, writer and broadcaster gramophone.co.uk/classical-musi…

Hans Abrahamsen is probably Scandinavia's most highly-regarded contemporary composer. You can hear his Horn Trio, introduced by Hans Abrahamsen himself, at 7.30pm on Thursday 13 March Folkestone New Music The Grand, Folkestone tickettailor.com/events/folkest…