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helios
festival of folk & fable
A unique midsummer weekend celebrating music and storytelling in the magical setting of Dundridge Manor, St. Leonards, Bucks
19/20/21
JUNE
#1
stolen tunes
fri 19 june
7:30-8:30 pm
Echor launches the festival with a fiery chamber set of raw, intimate and exhilarating music by composers whose musical language was shaped by the folk traditions of their homeland. From whispered dances to wild rustic celebrations, this is classical music at its most earthy, spirited and alive.
Little Listeners
#2
WORDS IN THE WiLD
SAT 20 JUNE
3pm
#3
PETER
&
THE WOLF
SAT 20 JUNE
4pm
Race a comet across the sky, bake an exceptionally weird cake and step inside the mysterious Spy Café.
Award-winning poet Kate Wakeling joins Helios for a wonder-filled poetry session, bringing her poems to life through energetic performances, with imaginative opportunities to join in. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Peter and the Wolf springs to life in this lively, story-filled performance, as Echor brings Prokofiev’s beloved musical adventure into the heart of Helios. With unforgettable characters, thrilling live music and plenty of wonder along the way, this is the perfect first concert for curious young listeners and families alike.
#4
the talemaker
sat 20 june
7:30-8:30 pm
Joined by acclaimed actor Robert Wilfort, Echor invites audiences into the world of Sergei Prokofiev himself. Through music and storytelling, Wilfort embodies Sergei in later life, reminiscing on his experiences, struggles and restless imagination before arriving at the most beloved tale written for orchestra, Peter & the Wolf.
#5
NORDIC ECHOES
sun 21 june
6-7 pm
Echor returns with a vibrant display of Nordic folk music reimagined for string orchestra. Raw, driving and deeply atmospheric, these wild tunes blur the line between folk and classical soundworlds. This performance moves through soaring melodies, rhythmic energy and moments of stillness as Helios shifts into its final hours.
#6
into the smoke
sun 21 june
8-9 pm
Internationally celebrated songwriter and slide guitarist Martin Harley brings Helios to a spellbinding close with an intimate performance. Blending blues, folk and Americana with effortless warmth and soul, Harley and Echor join forces for a specially woven collaboration that sees Helios drift off into the midsummer night.
watch echor
nordic giants
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