West Sussex Music, July 2025

A wonderful week of music with the West Sussex Music youth orchestra and wind band!  Staying at the Orangerie Bourg Saint Leonard, their first performance was at the ‘Soirée Illuminée’ organised by Chateau Canon, performing open-air on the lawns as the public had their picnics.  After an afternoon of fun on the bobsleighs at Clecy Gliss, they then performed at the ‘Soirée Musicale’ organised by Chateau Kinnor.  The orchestra performed in the church, then a second half of solos and small ensemble performances took place in the stunning chateau.  The third day was in partnership with the local music festival Promenades Musicales du Pays d’Auge, and the performance led on to a concert given by Trio Helios, which all the students stayed on to watch after performing.  A lovely restaurant dinner nearby brought the tour to a close.  Great audiences, beautiful venues, a tour to remember!