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The Heath House Arts Weekend

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.

 

Buxton Festival Fringe

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."


Wedding fayres

Come along and have a chat, meet Kathryn and listen to some lovely live harp music:

      • Sunday September 12th - Breadsall Priory Marriott
      • Sunday September 12th - Staffordshire Wedding Show, Uttoxetter Racecourse

 

Acknowledgements

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

 

"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