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August 2007
The Cathcart Spring Proms
After soprano Jo Appleby sang ‘Song to the Moon’ from Dvořák’s “Rusalka”, she was joined by tenor Wynne Evans for a “Madama Butterfly” duet, ‘Vieni,vieni, la sera’. The last item before the finale was ‘I vow to thee my country’, that ghastly hymn fashioned from part of Holst’s The Planets. Conveying quite the wrong mood – ‘Jupiter’ is, after all, ‘the bringer of jollity’ and not maudlin patriotic sentiments.
Find out more »August 2015
Southampton Boat Show 2015
Join Jo at the UK's largest purpose-built Show marina in the late summer sunshine. With 100s of boats and craft to see (new, old, and bargains), you're spoilt for choice! Jo will be performing on the main stage several times during the afternoon. Hope to see you there!
Find out more »June 2016
Rochester Castle Proms 2016
Jo will be singing alongside The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (RPCO) at the wonderful Rochester Castle Proms. The RCPO was formed in 1987 and has built up an international reputation in its own right. Performing in the major concert halls and concert venues in the UK and around the world, from China and the Far East to North and South America, the RPCO is known for its versatile programming of classical, light classical and popular music.
Find out more »July 2016
Ferrari Members Club 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join me at the official Ferrari owners UK memberships clubs annual anniversary event. There will be beautiful cars of all Ferrari varieties, amazing food, entertainment and of course supercars. As it is the 50th anniversary this year is special and the celebrations will reflect that amazing milestone. See the websites below for more information on the club and attendance.
Find out more »September 2016
Last Night of the Proms 2016
Our annual celebration of the Last Night of the Proms is a definite date for your social calendar. Join soprano Jo Appleby and tenor Andrew Rees for the first half of the evening for beautiful arias and classic tunes… then grab your flags, lubricate those vocal chords as we go live to the Royal Albert Hall for the second half of Last Night of the Proms. Enjoy singing along to all your favourites including Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory…
Find out more »July 2017
Help for Heroes – Fundraising Event
Jo will be performing at a private fundraising event to help raise money for UK Wounded Armed Services charity Help for Heroes.
Find out more »December 2017
Gravetye Manor Christmas Party
Join us for mulled wine and Christmas Canapes at the beautiful national trust site Gravetye Manor on the seventh of December this year. Expect a tranquil, festive performance from myself and the wonderful Welsh tenor Andrew Rees.
Find out more »Classical Christmas Concert with Carols
Join us for a very special evening with tenor Andrew Rees, soprano Jo Appleby and Stephen Rook on Piano, all lit intimately by candlelight. You are welcome and more than encouraged to join in with Carols! What better way to start your Christmas weekend than being enthralled and mesmerised by Andrew & Jo’s engaging and exquisite performances.
Find out more »July 2018
La Bohéme
Perhaps one of the greatest, yet tragic love stories of all time, Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohéme is the passionate and timeless tale of romance and loss. We are privileged to be staging a performance of this moving opera in our atmospheric candlelit venue with Opera D’Amore, featuring a stellar cast who have performed Internationally as well as with English National Opera, Glyndebourne and The Royal Opera House. Bringing the timeline from the 1830s to 1920s Bohemian Paris where poverty is rife; the story will unfold…
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Rochester Castle Music Theatre Prom with RPCO
Proms to provide perfect festival finale - Saturday, 19 July An unforgettable night of rousing classical anthems and fireworks, in the fantastic open-air venue of Rochester Castle gardens. The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will perform a selection of classical favourites, including Rule Britannia, Jerusalem, the Sailor's Hornpipe and of course the timeless Land of Hope and Glory. The orchestra will be joined by Hertfordshire Chorus. The Proms has become the signature finale for the Castle Concerts series, so grab some fizz, a picnic and your finest…
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