Al Fresco Concert at the Weighbridge

Wednesday 9th May, 1pm

A selection of the international soloists perform a programme of well known waltzes and tangos at the Weighbridge - the location where the liberating forces landed.

This celebration of Liberation forms part of a larger concert of wartime music provided by Jersey Tourism.

Liberation Celebration, Jersey Opera House

Michael Collins and Friends – Recorded for Broadcast by BBC Radio

Wednesday 9th May, 8pm

Programme:

A Gala celebration of Jersey's Liberation features seven major international soloists performing in a night of wonderful passionate music, and is being recorded for BBC broadcast.

7pm A pre-concert talk features some of the artists

Fanfare in Royal Square

with Mystery Guest

Thurs 10th May, 1:15pm

A world premiere is performed by Jersey Premier Brass at the place where Major Peirson died defending Jersey from the attacking French forces in the last land battle on British soil.

Enjoy soup from the soup kitchen as fanfares ring out around your ears. The mystery composer is a multiple award winning musician who will be unveiled shortly.

Liberation Reflection, The War Tunnels

Friday 6th May, 4:30 pm

The Performers include:

Guy Johnston - Cello 
Alexander Sitkovetsky - Violin  
Harriet Mackenzie - Violin

4pm Pre concert performance of compositions by students of Jersey Academy of Music, based on themes and concepts from 'Quartet for the End of Time'

Mozart Requiem at St Thomas Church

Friday 11th May, 8pm

A celebration of international choirs, Mozart's Requiem, and multiple musical performances brings together international stars in the exquisite setting of St Thomas' Church more often known as Jersey's Cathedral.

Educational Chamber Music Workshops at the Jersey Academy of Music

Saturday 12th May, 10am

A community event featuring young musicians being inspired by the star soloists in a series of workshops and masterclasses. Come, learn and enjoy listening to their insights.

Warsaw Uprising at Mont Orgueil

Saturday 12th May, 3pm (Walk starts at 12 noon)

The Performers:
Rettorica Duo

A walk across Jersey's countryside and North coast explores the Warsaw Uprising and Jersey's Polish connection as hundreds of Polish forced labourers were shipped to Jersey to build fortifications around the coast.

The walk finishes with a concert in the historic keep of Mont Orgueil castle, a place garrisoned by German officers in the war. The walk starts at 12 noon at the Royal Pub in the heart of St Martin and ends at Mont Orgueil castle at 1.30 in time for some lunch before the concert.

Liberation Gala Concert at the Opera House

Saturday 12th May, 8pm

A stunning Gala concert to celebrate the Liberation of Jersey features beautiful music both from our Polish theme with Chopin’s expressive and virtuosic Second Piano Concerto.  The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Florentine masterpiece.

7pm Pre-concert talk

Jazz at Hamptonne

with Joe Stilgoe and his Jazz Trio - "Music to Melt to" Jamie Cullum

Sunday 13th May, 1-4pm

A family day of jazz at the beautiful Jersey Heritage site Hamptonne.  The multiple award winning Joe Stilgoe and his Trio perform popular jazz classics and a stunning collection of originals either written or co-written by Joe, along with a selection from her favourite songwriters.  

An Evening of Music and Dance with Anton and Erin at Fort Regent

with Anton du Beke and Erin Boag from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

Sunday 13th May, 8pm

An exceptional night of music and dance hosted by Anton and Erin from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing along with wonderful melodies and music by Cole Porter and Gershwin.   As well as the stars the show will also feature Joe Stilgoe’s band and an array of dancers making this a show to remember.