The lights will highlight some of the Garden’s most beloved features, such as the Fountain, Lake and Glasshouse Range, and create special experiences around the rest of the Garden. There will be new, original installations that are unique to the Garden, as well as the return of some of last year’s most popular pieces such as the light tunnel and lilies on the Lake.
The Café will be part of the trail with warm offerings, and food stalls halfway around the route will be serving hot drinks and light bites to revive spirits and warm up any chilly fingers!
Programme
JS Bach, Prelude and Fugue No.1 in C BWV 846
Lili Boulanger, Thème et Variations
Gabriel Fauré, Barcarolle No.4 in A Flat Op.44
Maurice Ravel, Jeux d’eau
Edvard Grieg, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen No.65 Op.6
Astor Piazzolla (arr. Kyoko Yamamoto), Milonga
Dmitri Shostakovich, Prelude and Fugue 24 in D minor Op.87
Graham Fitkin, Scent
Rodgers and Hammerstein/Hough, My Favourite Things
Programme
Michael Head, Over the Rim of the Moon; The Ships of Arcady; Beloved; A Blackbird Singing; Nocturne
Gabriel Fauré, Le papillon et la fleur Op.1, No.1; Green Op.58, No. 3; La rose Op.51, No.4; Fleur jetée Op.39 No.2
Francis Poulenc, Tel jour, telle nuit
Franz Schubert, Der Wanderer an den Mond D.870; Wandrers Nachtlied D.224
Robert Schumann, Wanderung, Op.35, No.7
Clara Schumann, Der Wanderer; Der Wanderer in der Sägemühle
Programme
Domenico Turi, Sguardi
Felix Mendelssohn, Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.49
Robert Schumann, Phantasiestücke Op.88
Robert Schumann, Piano Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.63
About Trio Chagall
LORENZO NGUYEN, PIANO
EDOARDO GRIECO, VIOLIN
FRANCESCO MASSIMINO, CELLO
Programme
Amy Beach, Four Sketches, Op.15 III. Dreaming (1892)
Kevin Day, Gymnopédie I (2018)
Kevin Day, Cello Sonata (2016)
Amy Beach, Romance Op.23 (1893)
Jean R. Perrault, Brother Malcolm (2009)
George Walker, Cello Sonata (1957)
William Grant Still, Mother and Child (1943)
Programme
Franz Schubert, Quartet No.13 in A minor, D804 ‘Rosamunde’
Gyorgy Kurtàg, Six moments musicaux Op. 44
Franz Schubert, String Quintet in C major D956
About Castalian Quartet
SINI SIMONEN, VIOLIN
DANIEL ROBERTS, VIOLIN
NATALIE LOUGHRAN, VIOLA
STEFFAN MORRIS, CELLO
TIM POSNER, CELLO (SCHUBERT ONLY)
Programme
Beethoven, String Quartet No.16 in F major, Op.135
Haydn, String Quartet in D major, Op.20 No.4
Beethoven, String Quartet No.15 in A minor, Op.132
About Doric String Quartet
ALEX REDINGTON, VIOLIN
YING XUE, VIOLIN
HÉLÈNE CLÉMENT, VIOLA
JOHN MYERSCOUGH, CELLO
Join us for a relaxed and friendly evening of sketching amongst our awe-inspiring sculptures. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of wine (or a non-alcoholic beverage) before picking your spot and letting the inspiration flow. Our expert instructors will be on hand to offer you guidance and build your confidence and skills. All levels of experience are welcome and materials will be provided.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to have a fun, free evening with friends, Drink and Draw is perfect for you.
Come for a twilight ramble through the Botanic Garden and learn about the fascinating world of bats. There will be a chance to use our bat detectors, find out about what bats eat, where they live and have your questions answered.
Suitable for families with children aged 8+
Please note that this event is weather dependent and may need to be cancelled if it is raining.
Booking essential. Bookings open 1 week before event.
Explore the exhibition Megan Rooney: Echoes & Hours after hours and enjoy strawberries and cream, ice-cream and light bites from the Garden Kitchen Café. Local choir Beatitude will also be performing a programme of music in neighbouring St Peter’s Church and the churchyard.
Ticket price includes a glass of Pimms or a non-alcoholic cocktail.
