Llantilio Crossenny 2008 last updated : Wed 2nd Jan 08
Now in its 46th year, this music and opera festival is held in St Teilo's Church which dates from the 13th century, and is set in a beautiful rural location.
The festival features a full programme of classical, operatic and jazz performances from leading professionals. The opera chosen for 2008 is Handel's Imeneo, his penultimate opera, described as a light pastoral opera with melodic music. Other regular features include an orchestral concert, jazz and choral performances, and workshops.
Confirmed so far are:
Wednesday Evening: "Jazz in the Garden"
Thursday Evening:"Musical Lecture"
Friday opera: "Imeneo" (Handel)
Saturday opera: "Imeneo" (Handel)
Sunday: Orchestral Concert
Sunday: Evensong
Saturday: Childrens' Opera "Hansel & Gretel"
Llantilio Crossenny lies between Abergavenny, the 'Gateway to Wales', and Monmouth.
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