The Sea £3Europa – Opening Night Party £18 £16Young Performers’ Platform £5Sura Susso Workshop £3Sura Susso – West African Stories £10 £8Trove £15 £13The Protecting Veil £10 £8Burning the Boats – dress rehearsal £4Aurora Orchestra - Memento £20 £18Tokyo String Quartet £20 £18Lady Maisery £10 £8Ruth Wall £12Burning of the Boats £6Voces8 £15 £13La Voix Humaine £10William Howard – Pianist £10 £8Talk – Britten Peace and Conflict £6Film – Peace and Conflict £6Britten on the Beach £10Razing the Iron Curtain – 11.00am £10Razing the Iron Curtain – 3.00pm £10Entry to Both Events £16All About Britten – Talk £5Richard III £16.50Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children) £35David Gordon Trio £10 £8The Big Deal Question £6The Moulettes/Jack Omer £12 £10La Traviata £20 £18Matt Harvey £8Four Seasons of Buenos Aires £15 £13

Festival Season Ticket £225 £200

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Tel: 01304 370220 www.theastor.org

and Dover Visitors Information, Dover Museum,Market Square, Dover CT16 lPH Tel: 01304 201066

Postal Bookings to Willie Cooper, 49 Barton Mill Road, Canterbury CTl lBPcheques made payable to Deal Festival of Music and the Arts.

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11.00am & 3.00pm Razing the IronCurtain

Music by BenjaminBritten, DmitriShostakovich & othersPhotographs byMatthias KochSt George’s Church, DealThe Heath QuartetMark Le Brocq, tenorKatya Apekisheva, pianoMatthew Sharp, cello/baritoneTwo 75 minute programmes celebratingBritten, his relationship with Shostakovichand the extraordinary world in which theirart flourished. Featuring Britten'sirresistibly sensual Les Illuminations,Shostakovich's searingly epic PianoQuintet, exquisite miniatures by Purcell,Dowland & Poulenc, Barber's hauntingDover Beach and much more.Major German photographic artist,Matthias Koch is concerned with theoverlap of two layers of time, re-presenting importanthistorical sites and re-contextualising bothmemory and place.In partnership with Dover ArtsDevelopment

1.00pm All about BrittenDeal Town HallLed by BBC Radio Three’s Tom Service,panellists film-maker Tony Britten, writerand broadcaster Frances Fyfield,choreographer Stuart Hopps, andcomposer David Matthews discussBritten’s life, influences and, of course,his music.

7.30pm Richard III, by William ShakespeareThe Changeling TheatreCompanyDover CastleWith his bones discovered under a carpark in Leicester, 2013 really is thehunchback’s year! Now the lastPlantagenet king of England makes anappearance against the stunningbackdrop of Dover Castle presented bythe brilliant Changeling Company.The Castle will be open from 5.30. Bring apicnic for the interval and bring your ownchairs.

7.30pmThe MoulettesJack OmerAstor Community Theatre, Deal

Charismatic, idiosyncratic modern folk!Festival sensations at Larmer Tree,Glastonbury, Big Session and Latitude toname a few. Recorded and performedwith Mumford & Sons, Seasick Steve,John Paul Jones, Paloma Faith, Bonoboand Paul Heaton of The Beautiful South.Dazzling, inventive, wired and wonderful!Jack Omer is an exciting newsinger/songwriter whose work draws oninfluences that span the history of folkmusic.

1.00pmThe Big DealQuestionAstor Community Theatre, DealHosted by BBCRadio Kent'sJohn Warnett.Always lively and back by populardemand! Passionately proud of our town,the people of Deal and a panel ofprominent local figures debate thechallenges and opportunities that it facestoday and in the future.

7.00pmLa Traviata:Giuseppe Verdi

St George’s Church, DealAn Opera Project productionCelebrating it’s 20th highly successfulseason, Opera Project returns to presentVerdi’s masterpiece and most popularwork. Fabulous music, the moving, ill-fated love affair of Alfredo and Violettaand an illustrious cast make for acompelling evening.The Churchyard will be open from6.00pm for drinks

4.00pm (tea & cakesserved from 3.00pm)Matt Harvey St George's Church Hall, DealBack by popular demand following hisecstatically and hilariously received ALittle Book of Monsters, Matt Harvey’spoems and stories can be enjoyed bypeople of all ages, backgrounds andbody-types. He writes tenderly of love lostand mislaid, touches gently onhaemorrhoids, and deals admirably brieflywith the meaning of time. His poems askquestions - If love can build a bridge, canaffection put up a shelf?Matt Harvey’s poems have appeared inThe Guardian, The Independent and TheMail On Sunday. He has been described(accidentally) by The Guardian as ‘one ofBritain’s leading poets’ and (deliberately)by The Independent as ‘a pale man in asuit’. They also said he is ‘very funny’.Bring Grandma and the kids for high tea.

7.30pmFour Seasons ofBuenos AiresAstor Piazzolla, PabloNeruda & othersSt George’s Church, DealDavid Le Page, violin David Gordon, piano & harpsichordMilos Milivojevic, accordion Matthew Sharp, cello/voice Amir Giles & Tara Pilbrow, dancersTango Nuevo, Baroque Masterpieces(Handel and Purcell), iconic songs (LilacWine, My Funny Valentine) and AstorPiazzolla’s dramatic re-invention ofVivaldi’s Four Seasons brought toscintillating life by a world-classensemble of musicians and dancers. Withachingly resonant words by Neruda, Pazand Borges weaving the whole together,this will be a finale full of passion, intrigueand unforgettable music!

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Deal Festival would like to thank the following for their generous support:Arts Council England, The Jack and Eileen Aisher Trust Ltd, The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation,The Cleary Foundation, Deal Town Council, Dover Town Council, Drapers’ Charitable Fund, Ernest Cooke Trust, Godinton Trust,The Rooney Foundation, The Henry Smith Charity, Kent County Council, KCC Members Grant, Kent Community Foundation,Mary Farrall Bursary, Orchestras Live, Soundhub, St Andrew’s Church, Walmer Parish Council and The Deal Festival Patrons and Friends.

The Board reserves the right to alter or cancel any event

The Heath Quartet

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9.45pmLate night @ The AstorThe David GordonTrioAstor Community Theatre, Deal“a richly gifted player with a sparklingstyle and boundless imagination” PhilJohnson of the Independent on Sunday.“An awesome jazz musician,composing dazzling melodies withextraordinary harmonies, and playingwith exceptional swing. His world-class playing has the reach and breadthof continual inventiveness andsensitivity."Jack Pine, Jazz DirectThe David Gordon Trio has a uniquesound, and its own distinctive repertoire,combining cutting-edge improvisationwith humour, lyricism and searinglybeautiful melodies.

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9.45pmBritten on theBeachWalmer Beach (near RNLI LifeboatStation)ChromaMark LeBrocq, tenor Director, Guy Scantlebury A unique story-telling and musical eventtaking place in and around the beach hutsnear Walmer Lifeboat Station, weavingstory-telling episodes from Crabbe's TheBorough, real-life sea yarns from Deal,newly-arranged music from Britten'sPeter Grimes and world-classperformance, evoking the life of a close-knit, seaside town, its troubles and itstriumphs. CHROMA is a dynamic,critically acclaimed chamber ensemblefeaturing some of Britain's mostoutstanding musicians. Mark Le Brocq - "a formidable tenor"The TimesFish 'n' Chips available from the Sea Cafefrom 9pm. Please note - this venue hasuneven surfaces

Benjamin Britten –Peace and ConflictAstor Community Theatre, Deal

6.30pmTalkTony Britten - film, television and theatrecomposer and conductor - turned to filmmaking in 1999. In this talk he introduceshis latest work, Benjamin Britten – Peaceand Conflict - the culmination of alifetime’s love of his namesake’s music.

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Benjamin Britten –Peace and ConflictTony Britten’smoving andthoughtprovokingfeature lengthdrama/documentarytells the storyof the pacifismthat was at thecore of Britten’s life and work. Theextraordinary young actor Alex Lawtherplays the part of the teenage Britten andthe drama narrated by John Hurt isframed by commentary from friends ofthe composer and historians.

1.00pmPamela LaneMemorial ConcertDeal Town HallWilliam Howard, piano3 Klavierstücke D946 Schubert Four Portraits David Matthews Sonata No.3 in B minor Op.58 Chopin“A pianist of quite special lustrousnessand versatility” The IndependentA birthday celebration of former ArtisticDirector David Matthew's 70th andacclaimed pianist WilliamHoward's 60th. A newlycommissioned work byDavid alongside thec19th delights andturmoil of Schubertand Chopin.

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Europa the opening nightparty…big Balkan beats,mesmeric kora and violin,hot jazz, cool Bach,dancing, storytelling anddelicious grub!Astor Community Theatre, DealDunajska KapelyeMax Baillie & Sura SussoAbigail Cardwell & Jake StockenRoisin MurrayAnd many more…Dunajska Kapelye play with heart-rendingpassion and virtuosity - "you can't helpbut leave with a big stupid grin on yourface." Stir in Max and Sura’s headycocktail of Western and African stringwizardry, the sultry stylings ofBroadstairs' very own Abigail Cardwell,spell-binding yarns from Roisin Murray,heart-pounding dancing and Deal's veryown Burger Brothers serving up their bestNew York-inspired fare and it can onlybe…the Deal Festival Opening Night!

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The SeaTown Hall, Dover

Harbour SchoolThe blazing talents of Harbour School,Dover - a specialist school for childrenwith a combination of behavioural,emotional and learning needs and areputation for irrepressible dramatic andmusical adventures - join special forceswith Deal Festival's finest to create anentirely original, entirely unique andentirely uplifting launch for Festival 2013,full of songs, dances and soul food!With thanks to the Paul RooneyFoundation.

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10.00pmThe ProtectingVeilJohn TavenerSt George’s Church, DealThe Caliband Matthew Sharp, cello Conductor David Burridge“When this work was first performed itstopped the world. No-one couldbelieve how beautiful it was.” Matthew SharpA wordless, searing invocation for celloand strings. Following its premiere bySteven Isserlis at the 1989 Proms, itmade global news. The inspiration comesfrom the Orthodox feast of the ProtectingVeil - in 902, following an all-night vigil,the Mother of God appeared and spreadher veil to protect the Greeks from aSaracen invasion.

10.30am (workshop)12.00 (concert)West AfricanStoriesDeal Town HallSura Susso, koraKora master, Sura Susso, leads a playfuland insightful workshop for all-comers,followed by a mesmeric soloperformance.

1.00pmYoungPerformers’PlatformAstor Community Theatre, Deal

Brilliant performers from local performingarts groups.Music Makers - the region's fabulous &fearless fiddlers, violists, cellists and bassplayers take their first steps!

7.30pmIn Association with Orchestras Live

MementoAurora Orchestra

St George’s Church, DealConductor Nicholas CollonJane Mitchell, fluteSyrinx DebussyMémoriale BoulezThree Places in New England (with newfilm by Jon Frank) Ives Symphony No 7 Beethoven “an ensemble talented and ambitiousenough to wrench the initiative frommore established chamber orchestras.(Richard Morrison, The Times)The most significant new British chamberorchestra in a generation, Aurora presentCharles Ives’ mysterious, beautifulevocation of his homeland alongside anew film from award-winning Australianphotographer and film-maker Jon Frank.Memento pairs Ives’ masterpiece withBeethoven’s Seventh Symphony –premièred in 1813 at a charity concert inaid of wounded soldiers returning fromthe Battle of Hanau – and Pierre Boulez’shaunting Mémoriale for flute and eightinstruments.

6.00pmThe Burningof the Boats Music David Burridge Story & Libretto Martin RileyNye Hall, Duke of Yorks’ School, DoverA ticketed dress rehearsal performance.

10.00amFestival Mass at StAndrew’sSt Andrew’s Church, DealWe are delighted to be invited back to StAndrew’s to celebrate in words and musica mass with a difference.

7.30pmVOCES8St George’s Church, DealInternational award-winning octet,VOCES8, has established itself at theforefront of British a cappella, with arepertoire ranging from Renaissancepolyphony to unique jazz and poparrangements. Tonight's performancecharts an irresistible journey from Byrd toMumford & Sons with a world premiereby celebrated composer Harvey Broughfeaturing the finest voices from SimonLangton Girls & Boys Schools,Canterbury.

6.00pmThe Burningof the BoatsNye Hall, Duke of Yorks’ School, DoverMusic David Burridge Story & Libretto Martin RileyPharos ChoirWhite Cliffs Symphonic Wind BandAn enthralling story written by our ownEducation Director and the award -winning librettist Martin Riley, set on thenight in 1784 when William Pitt orderedthe burning of the boats on Deal beach tosuppress the enthusiastic smugglingtrade! The compelling, action-packeddrama is acted and sung with son etlumiere. A cross-generational projectperformed by students from Sandwich,Deal and Dover Primary and SecondarySchools, adult choirs and the White CliffsCommunity Wind Band.

1JULYMONDAY7.30pmTokyo StringQuartet

St George’s Church, DealMartin Beaver and Kikuei Ikeda, violinsKazuhide Isomura, viola Clive Greensmith, celloString quartet K499 “Hoffmeister” MozartString Quartet WebernString Quartet in G Major D887 SchubertRegarded as one of world’s supremechamber ensembles, after 43 seasons,the Tokyo String Quartet has announcedthat 2012-2013 will be their last. This istheir penultimate performance. Ever.Unmissable.

11.00amFestival Fringe CoffeeConcertThe CambiniEnsembleSt Andrew’s Church, DealGill Kenchington, fluteJohn Harper, oboeBill Kenchington, clarinetBryan Walker, hornWill Ward, bassoonOverture - Iolanthe SullivanWind Quintet No 2 in D minor Cambini: Variations on a Folksong Sweelinck Scenes from a Comedy BallThese popular concerts are a Festivaltradition, drawing on the talents of localprofessional musicians.Free admission with retiring collection,coffee and biscuits.

9.45pmLate night @ The AstorLady MaiseryRest by Emily Hall & Toby LittAstor Community Theatre, Deal

2JULYTUESDAY

7.30pmTroveSt George’s Church, DealFeaturing: Rebecca Sharp, soprano,Frances Fyfield, Stuart Hopps, Amazinglocal musicians from Big It Up (fundedby ACE), Stephen Deazley, Chroma, TheCaliband, Deal Festival Orchestra (ledby David Le Page)Prelude from Tristan & Isolde Wagner(arr. de Leeuw) Sinfonietta op 1 Britten Chamber Symphony Shostakovich Big It Up PyramiDeal The Gypsy's Violin Moore Passacaglia Le Page Liebestod from Tristan & Isolde Wagner(arr. de Leeuw)International and local stars, writers andmusicians come together for a DealFestival spectacular. This magnificentmelting pot has MIND-BLOWING writtenall over it!

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1.00pmRuth Wall &Graham Fitkin The Pines Calyx, St Margaret at Cliffe

Immaculate playing’ BBC MusicMagazine‘Harps set free into a wonderland ofsynths and sampling’ MetroRegarded as one of the UK’s leadingharpists – specialising in lever harp,buzzing Renaissance bray harp, Gaelicwire strung harp and concert harp - Ruthperforms as a soloist and in some of themost exciting bands in the UK.Celebrating his fiftieth year, Ruth is joinedby one of the leading figures incontemporary music, Graham Fitkin.

9.45pmLa Voix Humaine Prospect House, 21 Victoria Road, DealMusic Francis PoulencLibretto Jean CocteauSarah Gabriel, sopranoChristopher Glyn, pianoEdward Dick, directorThis unique one-woman, one-act operaoozes glorious music and incisive drama.Speaking on the telephone with her(invisible and inaudible) departing lover, adistraught woman clings to the lastshreds of a love affair interrupted bybroken connections and crossed lines. Upclose and highly personal in the mostintimate of settings.Limited numbers!With great thanks to David & Ann Bridgen

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VOCES8

Nominated for the 'Horizon' BBC Folk Award 2012 and for 'Best Debut' at the SpiralAwards 2012, Hannah James, Hazel Askew and Rowan Rheingans explore vocal harmonyto breathtaking effect through their fresh interpretations of songs and ballads. Here theyperform the spell-binding song cycle, Rest, by award-winning composer and writerpartnership Emily Hall & Toby Litt.

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