We want to gather people together again, to not only have a great time but also to do some good for local causes. “This year’s line-up is even more exciting than last year! There’s something for everyone and we hope that the festival will be a post-COVID breath of fresh air. Proceeds of the other events over the three days will be jointly shared by Rowcroft Hospice, Cancer Research UK, Children’s Hospice South West, Veterans With Dogs and the Labrador Trust. The Julian Lloyd Webber evening is in aid of Rowcroft Hospice. The Ronnie Jones Trio with acclaimed saxophonist Simon Spillett.Local acts including JAR, Broadband, La Vie en Rose, Skedaddle and Zum Zum.ĚBBA, Queen and Shirley Bassey tribute bands.Ĝlassical pieces by Mozart and Beethoven performed by the Torbay Symphony Orchestra accompanied by piano soloist Di Xiao.There’s also a post-concert supper club with the man himself Julian Lloyd Webber’s lakeside talk with recitals by the famous cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and pianist Di Xiao in a magical musical evening featuring Bach, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rachmaninov.The three-day ANRÁN Fest is running from 29 to 31 July and combines Asian street food with a diverse festival line-up of music spanning classical, jazz and folk music alongside popular music such as 80s cover bands. This fabulous evening offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from a world-famous musician, and to enjoy magical recitals and wonderful food in a beautiful setting – all for the worthwhile cause of caring for patients and families in our local community.” “We’re so grateful to Julian Lloyd Webber for all he’s doing to support the hospice. Rowcroft Hospice’s CEO Mark Hawkins said: So I’m particularly excited about supporting such important work through this fantastic Devon charity.” The hospice’s specialist music therapy service works to support people by easing anxiety, stress and tension, and by enabling them to express thoughts and feelings that they are unable to put into words. “I know just how important music is for some of Rowcroft’s patients and families. “Hospices perform an absolutely vital function by helping people through the final stages of their lives, so I’m delighted to be supporting Rowcroft Hospice through this event,” said Julian. “People can find huge solace in music, and we need it today more than ever before.”Ĭoinciding with Rowcroft’s 40th anniversary celebrations this year, Julian’s performance will raise funds to support the hospice’s crucial work in caring for patients and their families living with life-limiting illnesses across South Devon. “I think music is a wonderful thing for people to have in their lives and at the moment we’re in danger of losing this, particularly with so many pressures on schools,” said Julian. On Saturday 30 July, he will coach five young musicians aged 12 and above from South Devon schools, in their own personal masterclass with the music maestro. Julian has become a beacon for music education and he works tirelessly to ensure young people have the opportunity to study and enjoy music, irrespective of their background. It can be an incredibly expressive instrument in all different ways, not just in a sorrowful, sad way but it can also be a very dramatic instrument.” “I believe it’s the closest instrument to singing and to the human voice. “The cello was the instrument that always spoke to me the most,” said Julian. The younger brother of Andrew Lloyd Webber and described as the ‘doyen of British cellists’, Julian was forced to retire from public cello performances in 2014 due to a neck injury. “I’ll read excerpts about what it was like growing up in the Lloyd Webber household and what it’s actually like travelling with a cello.” “It will be a light-hearted evening – the kind that people could very easily bring their children to as an introduction to classical music,” said Julian. Proceeds from the evening will go to support Rowcroft in caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses across South Devon. Julian will also host a post-concert supper in the stunning Glass House for guests to chat to the music maestro and enjoy an Asian and artisan buffet with wine.
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