Kathryn was guest soloist at the first Heath House Arts Weekend - a weekend dedicated to music, poetry and literature from the age of the Romantics. Kathryn played music from the period in a solo recital, with the lively and informative introductions for which she is fast-becoming renowned. Organized by the award-winning Lucky Fin Productions, it was a weekend in the British tradition - open-air theatre, nature trails, a gorgeous stately home and face painting. More details can be found at the Heath House website.
Kathryn's duo with lever harpist Liath Hollins String & Song made a triumphant debut at this year's Buxton Festival Fringe, gathering rave reviews (do scroll down to see the full reviews for both shows!) and earning two award nominations.
"Well a big Fringe welcome to new act String & Song, a harp duo comprising Liath Hollins and Kathryn Lewis . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it. A good-sized audience was warm to the duo and indeed some banter crossed between the two. There was a relaxed atmosphere and we were entertained . . . Don't expect all film scores and pop tunes, but you will enjoy a wide range of music . . . This was a whistle-stop tour of popular music over the ages, ably performed by experts of this often miscast instrument and in such a friendly manner with good natured banter and repartee. A quite delightful way to spend an hour of the afternoon. . .Let's hope they come back next year."
"I was expecting great things, and I was not disappointed . . . Kathryn Lewis . . absolutely mastered the tricky Britten Interlude with its amazing ethereal sound, harmonics - a totally absorbing performance . . . the Satie Gymnopedie arrangement worked well on the concert harp and the Bells of Paradise, a Derbyshire carol written for the harp duo by Kathryn was an excellent piece of original writing."
Come along and have a chat, meet Kathryn and listen to some lovely live harp music:
The wonderful building featured in the photographs on this site is Stafford County Buildings. For more information visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/community/lifeevents/marriage/countybuildings/
Photography by Riva Barnard
Design by Natalie Ann Hinchley
Music recorded at the Music Shed and engineered by Tiger
*Music recorded at the Harp Centre of Wales and engineered by Owen Shiers
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"What a sucessful and delightful afternoon! We all enjoyed it immensely and the feedback from the audience has all been very complimentary indeed. You will always be very welcome at Blithfield."
- Robin Mathams, Blithfield PCC
"Thank you both for such a wonderful afternoon. It was more than one could ever have hoped for - fun, interesting and fantastic."
- Cosy
"The programme and atmosphere was both delightful and informative"
- Lynne Barkas, The National Memorial Arboretum
"Quite superb!"
- Peter
"Very enjoyable. The explanations added anotheer dimension - made it even more interesting."
- Bronwyn
"I enjoyed it immensely, a real treat, thank you so much."
- John
"Educationally stimulating, musically relaxing."
- Andy
"A delightful recital in every respect."
- Sandra
"The whole evening was most enjoyable."
- Terry & Pamela
"It was a delightful concert and I loved the info in between."
- Cheryl
"I enjoyed the informative and amusing format."
- Sheila
"Lovely manner with audience made it more enjoyable."
- Marion
"We all enjoyed it so much."
- Chris & Steve
"Excellent. Really enjoyed the music and informal information."
- Judith
"We all enjoyed the recital."
- Lucy, Tamworth U3A
"Found the commentary very interesting and informative."
- Dawn
"Excellent. Lovely to hear the harp played so well and to learn more about the history and how they work. Thank you."
- Maureen
"I really liked all the information in between and all the jokes."
- Jessica
"Our party of 11 was united in praise of the beautiful setting and wonderful music .. all combining to provide us with a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing Sunday afternoon."
- Angela & Allan
"A restful and peaceful afternoon with beautiful music."
- Lesley
"A delightful concert, great atmosphere."
- Pamela
"Good idea to mix the two harps."
- Valerie
"A lovely recital."
- Marian
"I enjoyed every piece. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Thank you."
- Shirley
"Thank you for a wonderful afternoon."
- Christine
"Every note enjoyable, two lovely harpists."
- Joy
"What a wonderful evening! Please come again."
- Bethan
"Excellent."
- David
"Thoroughly enjoyed the whole afternoon - would have liked to hear a lot more."
- Anthea
"A terrific concert. Thank you. One for the memory box."
- Jane
"Thank you for a truly uplifting afternoon."
- Alice