Cheltenham Music Festival

Coordinates: 51°53′24″N 2°04′41″W / 51.890°N 2.078°W / 51.890; -2.078 The Cheltenham Music Festival is one of the oldest music festivals in Britain, held annually in Cheltenham in June/July since 1945. The festival is renowned for premieres of contemporary music, hosting over 250 music premieres as of July 2004.^[1]

During the tenure of Martyn Brabbins, the Festival Academy ensemble was established.^[2]

Past artistic directors of the festival have included John Manduell, Michael Berkeley and Martyn Brabbins. Since 2007, its artistic director is Meurig Bowen.

Artistic directors

• John Manduell
• Michael Berkeley (1995-2004)
• Martyn Brabbins (2005-2007)
• Meurig Bowen (2007-present)

References

1. ^ Michael Berkeley (2004-07-03). "Out with the old". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2004/jul/03/classicalmusicandopera1. Retrieved 2008-10-15. 
2. ^ Tom Service (2006-07-14). "The maestro in me". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2006/jul/14/classicalmusicandopera1. Retrieved 2008-10-15. 

External links

• Cheltenham Music Festival site

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