Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Announces February Schedule

A WEALTH of musical talent comes to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, early next month (February).

The annual Marlowe Young Musician Of The Year competition takes place on Tuesday 2 February. Now in its 25th year, six finalists will take part. They are: Damien Balay, who plays the cello, Francis Bushell, bassoon, Anna Crawford, cello, Hannah Parry, violin, Wan Shun Him saxophone, and Valerie Suen, trumpet.

The young musicians will be accompanied by the Kent Concert Orchestra, conducted by John Perkins. Chairman of judges is Ivor Novello Award-winning composer, performer and record producer, John Harle.

The Philharmonia Orchestra continues its 2015/16 season at The Marlowe Theatre on Wednesday 3 February with an exhilarating concert featuring the music of Mozart and Mahler.

In an exciting display of musical skill, young Israeli Lahav Shani, winner of the prestigious Gustav Mahler International Conducting Competition, will double as both conductor and piano soloist. The first piece is Mozart's Piano Concerto No 20, K466, which was premiered with the composer himself playing the piano part. This particular Mozart piano concerto was a favourite of Beethoven's, and is also featured in the movie Amadeus.

The second half of the concert comprises Mahler's First Symphony, a typically huge work scored for about 100 musicians - a record number for The Marlowe Theatre stage!

There is limited availability for Anton and Erin: Just Gotta Dance on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 February. The nation's favourite ballroom couple return to Canterbury with a new show, complete with 25-piece band.

The Johnny Cash Roadshow, on Saturday 6 February, is the only show to be endorsed by the Cash family. Fronted by award-winning singer/songwriter Clive John, it takes audiences from the 1950s to 2002 (Johnny died in 2003), and features all the greatest hits, accompanied by screen images and shots from Johnny's life.

For further details, including ticket prices, and to book, call the Box Office on 01227 787787 or go to marlowetheatre.com.

The Marlowe Theatre is being sponsored by Right Guard Security during February.

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