Glyndebourne Gala

Sunday, 29 April 2012, 3.00pm
A Gala Concert for Young Epilepsy
From Handel to Hammerstein

Glyndebourne is delighted to be hosting this very special concert on behalf of Young Epilepsy. A celebration of words and music from a wonderful cast of international stars of opera and stage, including

Ian Bostridge CBE
Jason Carr
Sarah Connolly CBE
Danielle de Niese
Gerald Finley
Dame Felicity Lott
Maria Friedman
Joanna Lumley OBE
Diana Montague
Paul Nilon
Jean Rigby
Brindley Sherratt
Timothy West CBE

Plus the very exclusive appearances of Glyndebourne’s Music Director Vladimir Jurowski and General Director David Pickard.

Running time 2 hours 30 minutes including interval. Glyndebourne’s gardens will be open to ticket holders  from 1pm.

Ticket prices:  £15 – £85 through the Glyndebourne website

There are also a limited number of exclusive Premier Seat Packages available:

Premier Seats at £175 incude a best Stalls seat, a souvenir programme, interval champagne and a post-performance reception with the cast. Please book online.

Premier Seats with Dinner at £250 include the above plus dinner with wine after the reception in Leith’s renowned Middle and Over Wallop Restaurant at Glyndebourne.  These exclusive tickets can only be purchased by calling Young Epilepsy on 01342 831261.

All proceeds from this event will go to the charity

Better futures for young lives with epilepsy

Young Epilepsy is the national charity working exclusively on behalf of children and young people with epilepsy. With over 100 years of experience we are a leading provider of specialist health and education services. The charity offers support, information, training for health, social care and education professionals and campaigns to improve access to, and quality of, health and education services.

Registered Charity No. 311877     www.youngepilepsy.org.uk

Article in The Bexhill Observer

NATIONAL treasure Joanna Lumley OBE is to compere at a once-in-a-lifetime concert at Glyndebourne Opera House.

The actress and fierce campaigner is a also a one-time local girl with enduring links to Battle Abbey school where a scholarship is named after her.

The charity night will be on April 29 in aid of Young Epilepsy which dedicated to youngsters living with epilepsy and other neurological conditions.

The concert has been organised by mezzo soprano Jean Rigby whose son Ollie has severe epilepsy. The afternoon concert features exclusive appearances by Glyndebourne’s festival music director, Vladimir Jurowski and general director David Pickard, and will present a celebration of words and music from a wonderful cast of international stars of opera, stage and screen, including:

Ian Bostridge, Jason Carr, Sarah Connolly, Danielle de Niese, Gerald Finley, Dame Felicity Lott, Diana Montague, Paul Nilon, Brindley Sherratt, and Timothy West.

Mr Rigby said: “Our son Ollie has severe epilepsy and is a residential student at Young Epilepsy. He is now in his fifth year and is very well looked after, contented and happy: learning to cope with the challenges he faces now and in the future. I feel so indebted for all Young Epilepsy has done for him and this concert is my way of giving something back.”

The Young Epilepsy Gala Concert will run from 3pm to 5.30pm, including an interval. Guests will be able to wander the famous Glyndebourne gardens which will be open from 1pm.

Ticket prices start at £15, with prices going up to £85. Book now online at the Glyndebourne box office at www.glyndebourne.com

There is a limited number of packages at £175, which includes souvenir programme, champagne and a post-performance reception with the cast, or Premier Seats at £250 include an additional three-course dinner with wine, previewing Albert Roux’s new menu. To book, call Young Epilepsy on 01342 831261 or email: fundraising@youngepilepsy.org.uk.