The countdown is on for BIF 2025!
Join us at a special launch party packed with a variety of highlights on Wednesday 28 May at 6pm at Buxton’s Pavilion Arts Centre. Meet the singers in our Young Artists Programme, ahead of their performances in Hamlet and Shorts. They’ll be performing a variety of favourite arias, from Mozart to Massenet and Donizetti to Dove, combined with beloved duets and trios, culminating in the finale of Mozart’s The Impresario, offering a taste of the festival to come.
Learn about the behind-the-scenes process of curating a book festival with BIF’s book director Victoria Dawson. She’ll discuss the ‘ups and downs’ in a light-hearted interview.
There’ll also be jazz from Peak District singer-songwriter Hannah Brine, who’s making her BIF debut supporting Rumer at the Opera House on 20 July. Inspired by the Great American Songbook, Hannah’s voice and song writing style has been likened to Carole King, Norah Jones as well as Rumer.
“This year’s launch event gives us the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible 2025 festival. We’re excited to share the details of this summer’s exceptional programme and to thank everyone who makes this world-class celebration possible. I look forward to seeing you there!”
Michael Williams, CEO
PROGRAMME
The evening’s musical performances are presented in four themed sections, with lively interludes and conversation throughout:
FRENCH
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Frère Voyez – Hannah Andrusier
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Avant de Quitter – Alex Ridell
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Belle nuit (Hoffmann) – Jemima Gray & Kitty Casey
MOZART
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Non so più – Daisy Mitchell
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Soave sia il vento – Alex Ridell, Daisy Mitchell, Hannah Andrusier
BEL CANTO
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Norina – Kitty Casey
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Il poveretto – Kristen Gregory
CONTEMPORARY/BERNSTEIN INFLUENCE
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I Bought This Suitcase in New York (Flight) – Jemima Gray
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Parlami d’amore, Mariù – Aidan McCusker
