Prokofiev & Friends at Jersey Academy of Music

Full address: Jersey Academy of Music, Chateaux Vermont, Mont Sohier, St Saviour

Wednesday 7th May, 8:00pm

Dramatic Russian chamber music including Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Prokofiev’s Flute Sonata, and a premier of Gabriel Prokofiev’s Two violin sonata is performed by 6 international soloists.

At 6:30pm there is a pre-concert performance of compositions by students of Jersey Academy of Music, based on themes and concepts from Prokofiev's music.

Liberation Reflection at the Town Church

Full address: Town Church, St Helier

Thursday 8th May, 1:00pm

Dramatic poems and readings about Jersey's occupation are interwoven in a premiere of “Gulag” performed by international prize winning accordionist Milos Milivojevic inches from the place where Major Peirson died defending Jersey from the attacking French forces in the last land battle on British soil.

Liberation Celebration at Jersey Opera House

Full address: Jersey Opera House, St Helier

Thursday 8th May, 8:00pm

< A celebration of Jersey's Liberation features Michael Collins and Friends - six major international soloists performing in a night of passionate Russian chamber music from Rachmaninov to Glinka. A pre-concert event showcases Jersey’s young artists at 7:00pm.

Bach B Minor Mass at St Thomas Church

Full address: St Thomas Church, Val Plaisant, St Helier

Friday 9th May, 8:00pm

Bach's masterwork, the B minor Mass, is performed by international stars Sophie Bevan, Lawrence Zazzo, Robert Murray and Graeme Danby, soloists who have performed principal roles at the Royal Opera House, alongside the Hertfordshire Chorus and the Jersey Chamber Orchestra in the exquisite setting of St Thomas' Church more often known as Jersey's Cathedral. The conductor will be rising star Daniel Cohen who is also the Chief Conductor of the Jersey Chamber Orchestra.

Russian Guitar Masters at la Catel Fort

Full address: Starting at The Prince of Wales pub, Greve de Lecq – Concert at la Catel Fort, Greve de Lecq

Saturday 10th May, 11:00am - 12:30pm. Concert at 14:00

Enjoy a walk around stunning bay Greve de Lecq on Jersey's north coast exploring Russian poetess Anna Ahkmatova and Jersey's Russian connections, as hundreds of Russian forced labourers were shipped to Jersey to build fortifications around the coast.

The walk finishes with a concert of famous guitar music and Russian masters by Carlos Bonell in the historic La Catel fort, after starting from The Prince of Wales ending in time for some lunch before the concert.

Liberation Gala Concert at Jersey Opera House

Full address: Jersey Opera House, St Helier

Saturday 10th May, 8:00pm

A stunning Gala concert with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment performing baroque classics from Bach’s violin concerto in A with soloist Alexander Sitkovetsky to magical works by Handel and Corelli. There will be a pre-concert talk at 7:00pm.

Jazz at Hamptonne

Full address: Hamptonne, La Rue de la Patente, St Lawrence

Sunday 11th May, 10:30am - 4:00pm

Enjoy a family day of jazz at the beautiful Jersey Heritage site Hamptonne, with multiple award winning Gwilym Simcock and his Lighthouse Trio performing popular jazz classics and a stunning collection of originals either written or co-written by Gwilym, along with a selection from his favourite songwriters. VIP tickets include a food buffet and wine as well as a chance to meet the soloists.

An evening with Ola and James Jordan

Full address: Gloucester Hall, Fort Regent, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4UX

Saturday 19th July, 8:00pm

A vibrant evening of dance - exploring the diverse and fiery dances of Latin America led by Ola and James, as well as solo and ensemble performances from around the world from salsa to tango and capoeiro. Showcasing sheer technical talent, physicality and magic this will be an evening that will be nothing short of electrifying. As well as dancing, the evening will be hosted by Ola and James Jordan and includes an honest and candid question & answer session where you can ask them anything at all. And watch out for further details on how two lucky people could dance with them on stage!