MUSIC PROGRAMME

SALISTA are group of Lancaster and South Cumbrian musicians with a shared passion to emulate contemporary South American rhythmic styles. They first began to collaborate in 2019, adapting classic melodies, with the addition of original material. Compositions by Paul Froggatt and Howard Haigh infuse the music with creative jazz harmonies and Spanish rhythmic guitar styles to create an energetic and addictive audience experience. The addition of adaptations of classic melodies from Brazilian and African influences complements the original material. The band has played at Lancaster Music festival and Lancaster Jazz Festival (to an audience of 300, in Sept 2022)

Robin Young - percussion and vocals
Robin Mason – bass
Paul Froggatt - tenor and soprano sax
Pete Moser - trumpet and accordion
Howard Haigh – guitar
Paula Williams – keys
Andy Smith – drums

A wonderful and uplifting way to end the season with friends. BOOK NOW!

International Classical Soprano Lorna Kelly and our own super talented classical piano accompanist Ken Forster are to be reunited for one beautiful summer afternoon concert this August.

Lorna lived most of her life in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe where she had a career as a classical soprano spanning several decades which included a repertoire of oratorio, opera, operetta, musicals and concert arias. Her speciality was song recitals with a wide repertoire of art songs by English, American, German and Italian composers. 

Lorna also sang regionally in such countries as South Africa (with the National Symphony Orchestra), and Bulgaria, Germany and USA. She also had her own private vocal studio and presented her students in many concerts over a span of 25 years.

Lorna retired to the Lake District in 2017 and having worked with Ken Forster is delighted to return to the concert platform to sing her favourite English and American art songs.

Ken has diplomas in piano performance and accompanying and has been involved in music making in this area for over 30 years. He plays regularly with local choirs, and individual singers and instrumentalists, from beginners to professionals, in concerts, festivals, workshops and exams.