WELCOME! to RIPON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL -



a concentrated celebration of music, arts, architecture and nature in the glorious setting of Ripon Cathedral and other historic buildings in some of the most beautiful landscape in England. A dynamic and varied programme awaits to inspire, excite, thrill and amuse!




"The Ripon Festival .. goes from strength to strength, establishing a style that combines a rare eclecticism with real international quality"  
                                              Music Web International - November 2008



"Rarely will you hear the anger and bitterness of Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony unleashed with such unremitting force and acerbity. It took the Orchestra of Opera North to the edge of their combined virtuosity .. The Allegro was taken just about as fast as any orchestra could tackle, but it worked in adding that final tingle factor .. It was a powerhouse approach .. conducted by Janusz Piotrowicz .. woodwind floated as if suspended on air" 
                                                   Yorkshire Post ***** September 2008




     

Artistic Director Janusz Piotrowicz (Photo Sue Leedale)