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Lesley Garrett and Friends, David Garrett and Will Martin, and the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Philip Ellis
The country’s most successful and popular operatic diva makes a welcome return to Henley together with rising star guests, violinist David Garrett and singer Will Martin, and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
"a natural communicator and just about the best ambassador for opera ... shining proof that you don't have to be grand, difficult, pompous, unbalanced or rude to be a star." - Classic CD
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Sandi Toksvig
Sandi Toksvig is a comedian, broadcaster, opera librettist, prolific novelist (with four new books coming out in 2008 alone), a mother of three, a fiercely patriotic Dane and probably the last high profile celebrity Liberal Democrat. A superb hour of wit and anecdote. |
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Olé
A Latin-music comedy explosion. Paul Morocco and his "Amigos" are skilled maniacs, their guitars full of fire, cheeks full of ping pong balls, and their souls full of songs. They entertain, amaze, and surprise with a truly mind-blowing fusion of rhythm, comedy, flamenco madness and fruit that is already a smash hit around the world.
"A thrilling show reminiscent of watching some manic foreign film without subtitles" - The Evening Post
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Bhangra Latina - Kuljit Bhamra & Alex Wilson
Two hugely influential musicians forge an infectious new style of music drawing on popular dance forms, Indian Bhangra and Latin Salsa. Featuring dancers who will teach you the steps ...
Bhangra Latina is supported by SPNM |
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The Polkaholics
A wild combination of polka, Irish and cosmopolitan dance styles. A chance to seriously ‘cut a rug…’
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Steafan Hannigan and Linn Tilla
Traditional Irish music in the hands of an ensemble lead by the multi-instrumentalist who has worked with everyone from Björk to Gary Barlow
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Firework finale featuring the Ceremonial Drums of Dulsori (Korea)
With a spectacular firework backdrop, Korean master drummers Dulsori present a mighty barrage of ancient rhythms imitating sounds heard in nature.
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Junkanoo Backline Carnival Band (Bahamas)
As the firework finale fades away, the joyous musical expression of a 30 piece Bahamian carnival band, complete with magnificent costumes. | |
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At a Glance:
| 7pm | Club Marquee |
| Bhangra Latina - Kuljit Bhamra & Alex Wilson |
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| 7pm | Dome |
| Steafan Hannigan & Linn Tilla |
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| 8.45pm | Floating Stage |
| Lesley Garrett and Friends, David Garrett and Will Martin, and the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Philip Ellis |
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| 10.15pm | Riverside Lawn |
| Firework Finale with The Ceremonial Drums of Dulsori followed by Junkanoo Backline Carnival Band |
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| 10.45pm | Club Marquee |
| Sandi Toksvig |
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| 10.45pm | Dome |
| The Polkaholics |
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| midnight | Club Marquee |
| Olé |
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| 1am | Dome |
| The Polkaholics |
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