Good news has just come in from James Girling of the Meraki Duo: “Meera and I just wanted to share with you that we had the honour of receiving 1st prize in the International Chamber Music Competition for Flute & Guitar (II Concurs Internacional de Música Cambra Flauta & Guitarra), last weekend in Spain. It was Meraki Duo’s first time ‘competing’ on an international platform, and it’s nice to have returned back home now for concerts! ” We can’t wait to welcome them to Church Stretton!
James is the guitarist and Meera Maharaj plays flute in a fascinating and unusual Festival concert that ranges over many genres. Their programme includes ‘Nightclub 1960’ from Histoire Du Tango by Astor Piazzolla; ‘If You Should Go’ & ‘Bayou Home’ by William Grant Still; Arpeggione Sonata in A Minor by Schubert amongst others. The whole programme is listed on their Arts Festival webpage at https://strettonfestival.org.uk/meraki-duo/.
Tickets are still available for this concert on Wednesday, 9th August at 7.30pm in St. Laurence’s Church, Church Stretton. Purchase them online via the website at https://strettonfestival.org.uk/events-listing/  or in person at the Church Stretton Library from 10-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 27th July. After that, tickets will be available at all Festival events, including the Free Concerts, or you can take your chances and purchase tickets at the door. The Arts Festival info line is 07436 958499.
Ring and Ride Transport is available free for all events, including the Coffee Concerts and the Organ Recitals; please telephone: ‘Ring and Ride’ 01694 720025.
