Name: Roman River Festival 2017
Start: 2017-09-14
End: 2017-10-01
Location: various locations

Roman River Festival 2017

Thursday 14th September to Sunday 1st October 2017
various locations, Mersea island, Essex, CO1 1SP, England MAP
varies depending upon event (not yet on sale)

Daily capacity: 3,600

Last updated: Tue 23rd May 2017

The 18th Roman River Festival is a festival of music, food, film and culture. The event takes place from Thursday 14th September until Sunday 1st October 2017 at various locations in the coastal region of north-east Essex.

The festival takes place in ancient and atmospheric churches in the picturesque villages of Stoke by Nayland, Dedham, Fordham, Fingringhoe, East Mersea, Abberton and Lawford, and a Georgian townhouse in Colchester. The venues are intimate and most concerts sell out so be sure to book early to make sure of your seat.

Line-up

The event usually boasts over 20 concerts given by 100 musicians. Acts are still to be confirmed.

The concerts are held in various venues around Colchester and ancient and beautiful churches along the Essex and Suffolk borders. Roman River Music also runs a schools programme in partnership with Essex Music Education Hub and with funding from Essex Community Foundation, offers opportunities for young people with the Youth Choir and Ensemble.

The performers confirmed are Tom Poster on piano, Elena Urioste on violin, The Navarra Quartet, Raphaela Papadakis as soprano and Karim Sulayman as tenor.

The confirmed shows are:

Friday 14 July, 8pm: Debussy Violin Sonata, Saint-Saëns Violons dans le soir, Messiaen La mort du nombre, Fauré Piano Quintet No 1 in D minor
Saturday 15 July, 11am: Fauré Violin Sonata No 1 in A major, Ravel String Quartet in F major
Saturday 15 July, 6pm: Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte, Chausson Chanson perpétuelle, Fauré La bonne chanson, Ravel Piano Trio
Sunday 16 July, 6pm: Poulenc Songs (selection), Chausson Concert in D major

Tickets

Tickets are not yet on sale. Ticket prices vary depending upon event with a festival pass also available.

Accommodation

Roman River Festival takes place in various villages in a beautiful coastal region of north-east Essex, with local wine and beer, smoked fish and wild scenery. There are a choice of B&Bs and places to eat in the area. The area is a few minutes drive from Colchester, within two hours drive of London and Cambridge and within an hours drive of Ipswich.

More information will be here when available.