Nearby: Bakewell

The Category Bakewell is a subset of Derbyshire. Look at that broader Category to find a List of the Titles of the Organizers, Performers and Venues associated with Bakewell which have so far been described in this Directory. Clicking on a Title will link you to the Entity's Full Record.

In contrast, the following Entities do not (currently) have Records in 'Open Concerts and Recitals'. Here, clicking on a Title of interest should link you to a relevant external Website (or Facebook Page):

- Bakewell & District Community Choir

- Cressbrook Band

- Peak Chamber Orchestra

'A flourishing music society based at the Cavendish Hall on the Chatsworth Estate. Its members enjoy a series of high quality chamber concerts throughout the autumn and spring each year. Tickets may be available on the door for some concerts ...'

'Friendly, mixed choir of around 80 members ... The choir performs four public concerts each year, including the popular Christmas Words & Music concert in December. Other concerts are a blend of sacred and secular choral music, covering a wide repertoire from classical to contemporary works including commissioned works for the Society.'

'Has been in existence ... since 1907 and it now enjoys the position of being Derbyshire's premier brass band. It has its roots in the community and combines the all important job of providing music for community and religious events in the town as well as hosting a number of its own concerts around the area. The band also enjoys contesting ... The band is self funding and is willing to take on musical engagements of all types ... Players on holiday in the Peak District are very welcome to attend rehearsals either to listen or play and with a little notice the band can loan out most instruments for visitors to use.'

Established in 1971 and currently has over 60 members. In addition to performing at least three concerts a year, the choir presents additional concerts in support of charitable events in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. The Choir sings a wide range of music, from serious choral works to more light-hearted offerings. Baslow Choir also specialises in exploring the lesser-known parts of the choral repertoire.'

‘A friendly, social choir, who enjoy singing and performing to the best of our ability. ... We now have around 30 members. Our general repertoire is very wide – including madrigals, French song, Elgar, Cole Porter, The Lord is My Shepherd (Vicar of Dibley theme), and even Queen! ... We are always on the lookout for new members. Experience and technical knowledge are less important than enthusiasm and the willingness to practice and learn.’

‘Set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park, parts of the house date from the 12th Century, sitting like a jewel in its Elizabethan terraced gardens, and overlooking the River Wye ... Haddon Hall is becoming renowned for its varied programme of music held throughout the season ... Performances are held at 12.00 and 2.00 pm, providing time to enjoy lunch or tea in our Restaurant. These recitals can be enjoyed at leisure and are included with admission tickets.’