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From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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MARTIN ROSCOE PIANO CONCERT
MARTIN ROSCOE PIANO CONCERT A glorious programme of Haydn, Mozart, Brahms & Beethoven from one of the UK's best loved pianists. Saturday 22 October | 7:45pm Doors & bar 6:45pm | Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval Tickets £22 / £11 (under 25) Book online https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/martin-roscoe . Box Office 01223 849004
King’s College Music Society Gala Concert
Liszt's Ce qu'on entend sur la montagne and Saint-Saen's "Organ" Symphony performed by the KCMS Symphony Orchestra in King's College Chapel
JOSH KEMP QUARTET – A LOVE SUPREME – AT STAPLEFORD GRANARY
JOSH KEMP QUARTET - A LOVE SUPREME Friday 28 October | Doors & bar 6:45pm | Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval A jazz saxophonist with a gift for melody, Josh Kemp is known for his lyrical improvising style and imaginative compositions and collaborations.
All That Jazz
Jazz nights come to Parker’s Tavern bar at the University Arms, every Friday.
3 Dreams
From Florence, Lorenzo Bastida recites Dante’s ‘La divina commedia’, interspersed with lectures, and new music composed by Stephane Crayton. Lectures in English, recitation of Dante in original language. Music written for two violins—one baroque, one modern…
Hungarian Folk Music with Mentés Másként
Traditional Hungarian Folk Group Mentés Másként will entertain you with their wonderful singing, playing and contagious enthusiasm. There may even be some dancing so bring the right shoes just in case...
Hungarian music concerts
Concert of traditional Hungarian folk music by visiting musicians from Szeged, Hungary, at St Andrew's Church, Chesterton, Cambridge, 30 October at 2 pm. Entrance free.
Concert: Stephen Upshaw, viola and Richard Uttley, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert in the intimate setting of the Kettle’s Yard House with Stephen Upshaw, viola and Richard Uttley, piano.
Bill Laurance, piano – Jazz Concert at Stapleford Granary
Multi Grammy award-winning pianist with a blend of soulful and mesmerising jazz. BILL LAURANCE Friday 4 November | 7:45pm Doors & bar 6:45pm | Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval
Trish Clownes, saxophone and Ross Stanley, piano – Jazz concert at Stapleford Granary
TRISH CLOWES & ROSS STANLEY Sunday 6 November | 12:00pm Doors from 11:00am | Concert 12:00pm, ends c.1:00pm, no interval Prolific & versatile improvising saxophonist performs with one of the UK's leading jazz pianists.
Cambridge Jazz Festival
The 7th Cambridge Jazz Festival takes place from 10 – 27 November 2022, making a much-welcomed return to a live, in-person festival programme that showcases local and global talent alongside a celebration of jazz icons. As ever, there is a hugely eclectic range of musical styles, including early and modern jazz, Latin, soul, funk, blues, and rock. Alongside a series of talks, workshops, jams and live painting.
Carnival! A sound and light show
As darkness falls, the lions begin to prowl! The Neo-classical facade of the university’s Senate House will be illuminated with stunning images of creatures large and small as part of our sound and light show, produced by the award-winning creative agency, Novak. The Kanneh-Mason family’s award-winning recording of Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals provides the soundtrack for a spectacular projection created using artwork produced by pupils from Castle, Arbury, St Matthews and Galfrid primary schools during workshops led by community artist Hilary Cox-Condron. Gather to watch the lions, the fish and the swan as they are brought to life through digital animation.
Lady Maisery – Folk Concert at Stapleford Granary
LADY MAISERY FOLK CONCERT Exquisite vocal harmony from these three multi-instrumentalists at the forefront of the English folk scene Friday 11 November | Doors & bar 6:45pm | Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval
PIXELS ENSEMBLE – REMEMBRANCE DAY CONCERT AT STAPLEFORD GRANARY
Pixels Ensemble Classical Concert A special Remembrance Day Programme including Elgar's majestic Piano Quintet from this acclaimed ensemble
Concert: Marmen Quartet
Join us for a Chamber Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard House with the Marmen Quartet.
Apartment House – Classical Concert at Stapleford Granary
APARTMENT HOUSE - CLASSICAL CONCERT Saturday 19 November | Doors & bar 6:45pm | Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval Music for strings & piano by Julius Eastman, Cassandra Miller @ Germaine Tailleferre from this cutting-edge group of musical explorers
Did you know?
Fancy a dip? A popular swimming spot in Cambridge is the Jesus Green Lido, which at 91 metres in length is one of the longest outdoor pools in Europe.