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May 9, 2025

Liberation Day at the Jersey Opera House - 8-9pm Concert

Jersey Opera House Gloucester Street JE2 3QR Saint Helier

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Join Music in Action for a heart-warming Liberation Day celebration concert at the Jersey Opera House for the very first time since its restoration as part of the Liberation International Music Festival. Taking place on the 9th of May, this special event marks the 80th anniversary of Liberation in the most fitting of venues—bringing music, memory, love and celebration together under the historic roof. This is the link to book for the 8pm concert. To buy tickets for the 5:30pm concert, please go here: https://liberation-day-limf2025.eventbrite.co.uk It is the first day of 9 days of events across the island from classic tunes and film music with the Jersey Chamber Orchestra on Saturday 10th May , a play about Jersey heroine Claude Cahun on 15th May , to Jazz at Hamptonnne on 18th May . The Liberation Day Concert stars the world renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, international soloist Harriet Mackenzie on violin and Jersey singer Georgia Mae-Bishop as the evening celebrates the diversity of nations from Mozart to tango to wartime songs. ________________________________________ The concert begins with Mozart’s spirited Divertimento in F, a charming and lively work from one of the greatest composers before we move to a celebration of dance and tango. Enjoy the first performance of Ariel Pirotti’s Tango Concerto for violin and orchestra specially commissioned for the Liberation International Music Festival. Then Winter from Astor Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, a dramatic reimagining of Vivaldi’s iconic work infused with the sultry rhythms and heartfelt passion of Argentine tango. The concert ends with a medley of wartime melodies including I'll be Seeing You capturing the spirit of Liberation Day. All monies raised from the concert will support Music in Action’s outreach work with children in Jersey. To find out more see www.musicjersey.com Programme (duration: 60min) Mozart Divertimento in F - 1st movement Pirotti - Tango concerto for violin and orchestra Piazzolla - Winter from Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Bernstein - Somewhere from West Side Story I'll be seeing you, White Cliffs of Dover: Wartime Medley of songs VIP Tickets VIP tickets are placed in the best seats available in the Stalls and will enjoy a champagne reception before and after the show. Existing Ticket Holders If you already are holding a ticket for the concert at the Methodist Church you will be allocated seats at one of the 8-9pm show at the Opera House by Friday 11th April. Important Venue Information: Due to the likelihood of reduced capacity at the Opera House, there will be two concerts : please choose your desired time when booking your ticket. Concert 1: 5:30pm-6.30pm Concert 2: 8:00pm-9.00pm Each performance will last approximately 60 minutes and both concerts have the same programme being performed. To buy tickets for the 5:30pm concert, please go here: https://liberation-day-limf2025.eventbrite.co.uk By purchasing a ticket via this Eventbrite link through Music in Action, you are securing your place for this historic event, pending final confirmation. To find out about other events in the Liberation International Music Festival please go to www.musicjersey.com For Press enquiries, please email [email protected]

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