Afternoon Recital: Laura Bailey (keyboard and vocalist)
We are delighted to welcome Laura, back to the Fratry on Wednesday 15th April, organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral. Laura is a vocalist and pianist known for her warm, expressive style and love of timeless music. Having sung and played piano since childhood, she brings a wealth of […]
Afternoon Recital: Julie Best and Jean Corrighan Accordion Duo
We are delighted to welcome back Julie and Jean, they always prove to be a popular choice for our audience. Julie Best and Jean Corrighan met many years ago at The Ronmar School of Music in Carlisle and both achieved success as solo performers before forming a duo and becoming National Premier Duet Champions on […]
Afternoon Recital: Ivan Hovorun (Pianist)
Biography text by Paul Morris. Ivan Hovorun is forging a reputation as one of the most acutely perceptive and insightfully intelligent musicians of our time. Born in Ukraine, Mr Hovorun’s piano studies began with his mother, herself a talented professional musician, at the age of five and at the age of six went on to […]
Organ Recital with Joost van Beek
bout the artist: Joost van Beek (*1978) has a broad musical interest, with a preference for lesser known repertoire and contrasting programs. Joost studied organ with Cor Ardesch and Ko Zwanenburg. He took master classes with Leo van Doeselaar, Marcel Verheggen and Erwin Wiersinga. He won prizes at various competitions. Besides the Netherlands, Joost gave […]
Afternoon Recital: Three (3 singers and accompanist Isabella Briggs)
About the artists: Samantha Green: Samantha has been singing since school days in church choirs and choral societies. She gained concert soloist opportunities in North London and also on tour to Italy, France and Turkey and, studying singing with Norman Welsby, explored her love of opera. Principal Soprano roles include Lucy in Menotti’s “The Telephone” […]
Organ Recital with Edward Taylor
We look forward to hearing Edward Taylor on Wednesday 4th March, organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral.
Insights into Georgian Wigton
Trevor will describe how Georgian England was a time of great upheaval. He has gained access to contemporary correspondence which sheds a fascinating insight into how agricultural progress and industrialisation swept away centuries old lifestyles and completely transformed Wigton and its people. Start time: 7pm Finish time: 8.30pm (approximately) Entrance fee: £4 for members; £6 […]
City of Carlisle Orchestra’s Spring Concert
Glinka – Spanish Overture No. 1: Capriccio Brillante Crook – Postcards from Cumbria (première) Rachmaninov – Symphony No. 2 St. John’s Church, London Road, Carlisle, 7:30pm, 21st March 2026 Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door, Under 18s Free, Available from Tourist Information, The Old Town Hall, Carlisle
Cheltenham Festival Preview
Kick off Cheltenham week by joining us for a day of racing at Carlisle, with the added bonus of a free Cheltenham Festival preview featuring industry professionals, giving you valuable insight and expert opinions. Great value, great racing. Book your tickets in advance and save £5 versus our on the day price.
A British Museum Partnership Exhibition: Gladiators of Britain
Think of gladiators and your mind probably wanders to central Rome and the Colosseum (or Russell Crowe). But did you know there were gladiators in Britain? Carlisle was home to the largest fort on Hadrian’s Wall at the very northern edge of the empire – did gladiators walk where the museum stands today? This exhibition […]
