Once again we’re opening our doors to professional folk artists* at all stages of their careers wanting a place to write, rehearse, recharge, relax, and be creative. We’re offering full board – accommodation and all meals – from dinner on Monday evening until breakfast on Friday. You’ll be here alongside other artists so if you’re Read More
Delve into the wonderful world of klezmer with Susi Evans, Szilvia Csaranko, Indra Buraczewska and Johannes Paul Gräßer at the helm to inspire you to explore this celebratory, soulful and melodic music from nineteenth century Jewish Eastern Europe. Learn some great tunes and gain knowledge of the modes, ornamentation, rhythms and accompaniment that give klezmer Read More
Archie Churchill-Moss Archie continues to support beginner melodeon players in these enjoyable once-a month workshops. Each 2.5 hour session will present a new challenge, with time for individual help to support less confident / less advanced players and to stretch more ambitious / more accomplished musicians. You'll be learning new tunes and techniques each month, Read More
Archie's 'Getting Better' workshops aim to support and develop the skills of Improver and Intermediate level melodeon players in enjoyable workshop sessions. Each 2.5 hour session will present a new challenge, with time for individual help to support less confident / less advanced players and to stretch more ambitious / more accomplished musicians. You’ll be Read More
Join us for a night of Klezmer! The celebratory and soulful music of 19th Century Eastern Jewish Music. With four fabulous musicians who are at Halsway Manor teaching musicians on their Klezmer course the modes, melodies, rhythms, and ornamentation that give Klezmer its unique flavour. Susi, Szilvia, Indra and Johannes are all exceptional musicians who are passionate Read More