Le Festival aux Quat’Saisons 2011 - Friday, 7th & Saturday, 8th October

Now in its 20th year, Le Festival aux Quat’Saisons, created by Raymond Blanc, is well established, showcasing many internationally acclaimed artists from the worlds of opera, classical music and jazz. It is a unique gastronomic and musical extravaganza.

On arrival at Le Manoir, you will be welcomed at the front door before joining other guests for a Laurent-Perrier champagne reception. Your pathway to the neighbouring St Mary’s Church will be lit by flaming torches and the pews bathed in candlelight; an intimate setting for a memorable performance. You will return to Le Manoir for a fabulous four course dinner with accompanying wines.

Over the years, this important event has become the focus for people who want to combine two of life’s great pleasures – music and food.

This event is priced as follows:

Friday, 7th Oct 2011, 6:30pm, 1½ hour performance: £350.00 per person
Saturday, 8th Oct 2011, 7:00pm, 1 hour performance: £275.00 per person

Includes:

• Reception with Laurent-Perrier Champagne and canapes at Le Manoir
• Torchlit walk to neighbouring St Mary's Church for the evening's concert performance
• Return to Le Manoir for a celebration dinner created by Raymond Blanc and Executive Head Chef Gary Jones for the occasion, with selected wines from our extensive cellar

For further information on the artists and menus download a PDF of the
Le Festival aux Quat'Saisons Programme.

This event is black tie. For more information and to book, please contact us:

Tel: 0184 427 7484
E-mail: hannah.ferguson@blanc.co.uk

The Artists

Friday, 7th October 2011: Nigel Kennedy 
For over twenty-five years, Nigel Kennedy has been acknowledged as one of the world's leading violin virtuosos and is, without doubt, one of the most important violinists Britain has ever produced. His virtuoso technique, unique talent and mass appeal have brought fresh perspectives to both the classical and contemporary repertoire. During his career Nigel Kennedy has undertaken countless international tours, performing with the world's major orchestras and conductors, from Europe to the United States of America, Central and South America, to South East Asia and Australia. Major debuts have included London's Royal Festival Hall in 1977, the Berlin Philharmonic in 1980, his New York orchestral debut in 1987 and his 2004 French debut.

Saturday, 8th October 2011: Gaëlle Arquez
Gaëlle and her stunning Mezzo-Soprano voice is joining us from Raymond’s homeland, France. After graduating in musicology, Gaëlle Arquez was the winner of the 2009 Gold Medal Singing Competition at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris. She studied with Malcolm Walker, Kenneth Weiss, Jeff Cohen and Susan McCulloch. Last summer, she was selected by Pierre Boulez to give a Messiaen/Wagner recital at the Festival Messiaen au Pays de la Meije, France.