Sir Richard Rodney Bennett and Claire Martin
We’re a Couple of Swells
A 75th birthday celebration for Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, with Claire Martin
Claire Martin and Richard Rodney Bennett present:
The Irving Berlin Songbook
Saturday 12 March, 8pm
The Electric Theatre, Guildford
Tickets: £18, £12 concert only
£20, £14 concert and interview
Pre-concert interview with the artists at 5.30pm
You are invited to join the celebration as we wish Sir Richard – one of Britain’s most prolific and best-loved film and instrumental composers and jazz musicians, - a ‘Happy 75th Birthday’! Claire and Richard both share a great love of the American composer and lyricist Irving Berlin, widely considered to be one of the greatest songwriters of all time. This brand new show, with classy arrangements by Richard, premieres at the Festival and includes such classics as ‘Let’s face the Music and Dance’, ‘How deep is the Ocean’, ‘What’ll I do?’, and ‘Cheek to Cheek’, all delivered with the style and panache that you would expect from these two great friends and world-class jazz artists.
As well as performing, Sir Richard will be exhibiting his collages and judging a composition competition at the University during the Festival.
About Guildford International Music Festival
Guildford International Music Festival is a non-profit making enterprise, organised and promoted by the University of Surrey in collaboration with Guildford Borough Council.
Festival Artistic Director: Pauline Johnson
Festival Committee Chairman: Councillor Jennifer Powell
Festival Executive Director: Patricia Grayburn
For further information, please contact the Festival Director.
Presented by Guildford Borough Council and The University of Surrey Department of Music and Sound Recording and Arts Office.
