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Leon McCawley (solo piano)

The ever popular Leon McCawley presents a programme which includes Beethoven’s much loved 'Waldstein' sonata together with enchanting pieces by Chopin and finishing with Cesar Franck’s mighty 'Prelude, Chorale & Fugue'.

Since winning First Prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition, Leon has given recitals across the UK & around the world and can frequently be heard on BBC Radio 3. As a concerto soloist, he has performed with orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestras as well as the St. Petersburg Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestras. He has made several appearances at the BBC Proms which have been televised on BBC4.

For more about Leon, please go to leonmccawley.com

Programme

SCARLATTI: Sonata in F minor K69

SCARLATTI: Sonata in C major K159

BEETHOVEN: ‘Andante favori’ WoO 57

BEETHOVEN: Sonata in C major Op. 53 ‘Waldstein’

CHOPIN: Trois Écossaises Op. 72

CHOPIN: Berceuse Op. 57

CHOPIN: Barcarolle Op. 60

FRANCK: Prelude, Chorale & Fugue in B minor FWV21

Friday 20 June 2025, 7.30pm

Tickets £24, Under 18 £5

Classical Series Season Ticket £65 (includes tickets for all 3 concerts which must be purchased in the same transaction)

Further concerts in the series are:

Friday 21 March

Alexander Ullman (piano)

Friday 17 October 

David Nettle & Richard Markham (piano duet - 1 piano, 4 hands)

Are you interested in becoming a ‘Classical Supporter’ for a concert or concerts in the 2025 series? For full details of the scheme please contact Helen Deakin on 01803 835882

Navigating Retirement and Beyond

We are delighted to invite you to a series of FREE in-person seminars designed to demystify the often complex area of health, wealth, retirement and later-life planning.

Hosted by Ben Darby, of Darby & Darby Solicitors, these informative sessions will take place in the main auditorium, with a relaxed and accessible format designed for real-life conversations with a live Q&A session.

Places are limited - so pre-booking is essential - just book your free place on our website, by phone or in person at the Box Office.

At the morning sessions coffee and refreshments are included, followed by a light buffet lunch.
For the evening sessions there will be wine/soft drinks and nibbles included.
At all sessions there will be an opportunity to mingle, chat and ask questions at the end of the event.

Seminar 1: PLANNING FOR LATER LIFE

Tuesday 3 June, 10am-1pm & 6-9pm

Choose from either a morning or evening session - both sessions will cover the same content.

This seminar will focus on the key legal and financial aspects of 'getting ahead' for later life, including:

Powers of Attorney

Planning for future care needs

Wealth management strategies for retirement

Inter-generational wealth planning

Session 2: LEGACY & CARE PLANNING

Thursday 26 June, 10am-1pm & 6-9pm

Again, choose from either a morning or evening session - both sessions will cover the same content.

This seminar will include:

Making and updating Wills

Inheritance Tax planning

Navigating the cost of care

Understanding the Probate process

Introducing Ordli

All seminars will conclude with a live demonstration of Ordli—a groundbreaking new app developed by Ben. Ordli is designed to make managing a Power of Attorney clearer, simpler, and more collaborative.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and explore a smart new digital solution that could make a real difference in your family’s life.

By BAFTA winner Stephen Beresford, presented by the Dartington Playgoers

We are delighted that Stephen Beresford will take part in a Q&A hosted by Jo Loosemore, following the performance.

The Southbury Child introduces us to David Highland, a Dartmouth vicar who has known difficult times both personally and professionally. He is confronted by an angry community as he refuses balloons in the church for a small child’s funeral.

This brilliantly observed play, scripted by locally born, Stephen Beresford, brings together a fascinating set of characters, each with their own story to tell. Despite the subject matter, Beresford peppers the script with biting humour that is laugh-out-loud, whilst heartfelt anguish is never far away. A naturalistic play that reflects many of modern life’s struggles before a backdrop of the church and its traditions. A real treat for a thought provoking night out.

Please note - contains swearing and adult themes

Saturday 21 June 2025, 7.30pm

Tickets £15, under 18 £12