Topic: Cayman Arts Festival
Letter: Supporting our youths’ musical development
For the last four years Cayman Arts Festival have worked with the government schools to identify and support gifted and talented students. Cayman Arts then puts everything possible in place to help the identified students succeed.
Cayman Arts Festival makes appeal to expand music program
The students in the Cayman Arts Festival music program do not need to be convinced to stay behind after school to practice their instruments.
Pianist opens Arts Festival’s autumn season
The Cayman Arts Festival is aiming high as it launches its autumn season with an opening performance on Oct. 14 by outstanding young pianist Matei Varga, who will no doubt delight Cayman’s music lovers.
Music on the Menu at Marriott
The Cayman Arts Festival is once again presenting world-class performances on a local stage. Pianist extraordinaire Glen Inanga will be playing in the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort Ballroom on Thursday to the delight of music fans. Expect an evening of entertainment and enlightenment, starting with an hour of open bar and canapés.
Music programs gain a helping hand
Young students of stringed instruments in Cayman are getting a boost thanks to the efforts of the Cayman Arts Festival, and support from local residents, among them, violin shop owner Adam Johnson. “About a year ago, I read an appeal in the Compass from the Cayman Arts Festival’s Glen Inanga for cellos for George Town Primary School.”
Jazz, classical music highlight Cayman Arts Festival
The Dama Trio from Italy and the Juilliard Jazz Ensemble, as the two main concerts, as well as local talent performing in fringe events, are among the highlights of the upcoming Cayman Arts Festival.
‘Music on the Menu’ goes a cappella
It’s rare that the Cayman Arts Festival schedules an evening of music without instrumental accompaniment, but then the Singrays a cappella group is a rare breed of performers.
Visiting harpist is highlight of Cayman Arts Festival
The Cayman Arts Festival, in its ongoing bid to bring top-quality musical talent to the Cayman Islands, is welcoming Catrin Finch to the local stage on Tuesday. The world-famous harpist will be playing in The Ritz-Carlton’s ballroom for one night only, and the public is encouraged to come out and hear a true aficionado who has performed for audiences everywhere, including the Royal Family.
This week only: Singrays, golf, theater, harp recital and food Awards
‘Collected stories’ at Harquail Studio; Chamber Golf Classic; Singrays at Sunset; Cayman Arts Festival—Catrin Finch Harp Recital; and Table Talk Food Awards
Students receive donated violins
An appeal for stringed instruments for talented young musicians tugged at the heartstrings of donors who have supplied students with 10 new violins.
Young Caymanian selected to attend New York music workshop
A 19-year-old clarinetist is the latest musician in Cayman to be chosen to attend summer music workshop at the renowned Luzerne Music Center in New York.
Wanted: Stringed instruments for gifted young musicians
The Cayman Arts Festival is seeking violins, violas and cellos for the “gifted and talented” musicians of its RBC Dominion Securities After-School Instrumental Music Programme.
Powder Fete promises fog of color
A kaleidoscope of colors will fill the air at the Reflections Food 4 Less lot in George Town when Cayman’s Premier Powder Fete – FOG – celebrates its third annual event on March 11. Special ultraviolet glow powder will be used to illuminate the skies, so be sure to wear white that night.
Jazz prodigy Joey Alexander inspires young minds
Two weeks after bringing the audience to their feet at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, jazz prodigy Joey Alexander brought his inspiring and spontaneous show to Grand Cayman.
Cayman Arts Festival ends on energetic note
The Cayman Arts Festival finished with a high-energy nine-man band featuring the drumming of African percussionist Mokhtar Samba.
Artfully created weekend festival open to public
Over the past five years, the Cayman Arts Festival and the Visual Arts Society have brought artistic talents together, creating a one-of-a-kind event highlighting art and music.
Cayman Arts Festival opens
The Cayman Arts Festival 2016 officially opened Wednesday night with a reception hosted by Governor Helen Kilpatrick at her residence at Government House.
Here’s what’s happening at Cayman Arts Festival 2016
Soloists of the London Philharmonic Orchestra will be among the top-rate performers at this year’s Cayman Arts Festival, from Feb. 17–26 at various locations across the island.
A home for art in stunning surroundings
The grounds of Savannah’s Pedro Castle, situated on a stunning outcrop overlooking the turquoise Caribbean, are known for their historic importance to the Cayman Islands. Having served as a private home, courthouse and jail in its time, Pedro Castle itself is the site of an 1831 meeting where the Islands’ first elected parliament had its origins.
‘Soundscape’ set to delight music lovers
The Cayman Arts Festival Music on the Menu dinner series returns Jan. 28, presenting performances from a variety of talented artists.
Dubbed “Soundscape,” the event...
London Philharmonic ensemble at Cayman Arts Festival
Early bird ticket deadline for the Cayman Arts Festival is Dec. 31, and offers a general pass to all events for $100 for adults.
Cayman business in brief
Only 58 percent of hedge funds deliver positive returns; Tortuga obtains license to export rum to the US; Appleby advised Fosun on acquisition of Ironshore Insurance; Charities featured on Butterfield roundabout
Cayman Arts Festival offers music and art
Fans of music and art have been soaking up several days of events at the Cayman Arts Festival.
Cayman Arts eXtra set to delight
The Cayman Arts Festival eXtra returns March 18-21.
'The Trout' serves as music fest's main course
"Music on the Menu" takes place Thurs., Feb. 5 at Luca restaurant featuring a perfromance of Franz Peter Schubert's popular piano quintet, "The Trout."
United World Colleges seeks scholars
The United World Colleges local committee is seeking applicants to begin academic scholarships this year.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
‘Music on the Menu’ will awaken the soul
The 2014/2015 season of the “Music on the Menu” classical concert series is upon us. Presented by the Cayman Arts Festival, it will be held on Oct. 2, 2014 at Luca restaurant.
New string music program for school
Aspiring young musicians received a boost from the Cayman Arts Festival, which donated $1,000 to the string music program at George Town Primary School.
Final 13 vie for ‘Young Musician of the Year’
The 'Butterfield Young Musicians of the Year' competition is once again upon us, with 13 young hopefuls vying to take home the crown for 2014.
Final course of the season for ‘Music on the Menu’
The Cayman Arts Festival’s chamber music concert series “Music on the Menu” is back for its final presentation of the 2013/2014 season.
Cayman Arts Festival gets off to a rousing musical start
Cayman Arts Festival offers a roster of international, world-class musicians
In Focus Cayman Arts Festival opens at Governor’s House
10th annual Cayman Arts Festival - Opening Night - at the Governor’s House
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Winners get arts festival tickets
Two lucky people win season tickets to the Cayman Arts Festival.
Cayman Arts Festival: There’s music in the air from world-class performers
The popular Cayman Arts Festival returns, bringing world-class performers to Cayman's shores
Walkers Charity Day donates $100K plus
The Walkers Charity Day in the Cayman Islands allocated over CI$100,000 to 20 local charities and community causes
Another successful Music on the Menu
The latest in the Music on the Menu dinner series featured soprano Georgina Gatto, accompanied by Glen Inanga on piano.
Cayman’s upcoming musicians
Cayman's finest young musical talent is gathering at the Young Musician of the Year concert.
Get inspired by opera at Music on the Menu
Soprano Georgina Gatto is star of the upcoming Music on the Menu event.
Cayman Arts Festival lures top talent, pleases attendees
The Cayman Arts Festival featured the Cambridge Ensemble this year.
eXra Cayman Arts is here to bring the good stuff
Cayman Arts Festival is bringing some extra-special events to these shores.
Sharon Roulstone running in GT
Sharon Roulstone announces her candidacy in George Town.
Walkers Charity Day proves a success
In 2012 law firm Walkers has again supported several local charities with a particular focus on arts and educational opportunities for children and conservation programmes.
Cayman Youth Choir is in great voice for holiday concert
Cayman Youth Choir is taking part in a special Christmas concert on Saturday, 15 December.
Sing your heart out with the choir
Cayman National Choir and Orchestra are leading a pair of Christmas carol concerts.
Youth choir tells us much more
Cayman Youth Choir is always looking for new voices.
Come join the Cayman Youth Choir now
Cayman Youth Choir is going from strength to strength but always is looking for extra members.
Menu music features trumpet
The most recent event in the Music on the Menu series featured trumpeter Gene Welch, accompanied by Glen Inanga
A Trumpeter’s Lullaby
Music on the Menu, the occasional dinner series in support of the Cayman Arts Festival, returned on Thursday, 4 October.
Remember there’s music on the menu
Music on the Menu is coming up and it's gonna be a tuneful time.
Tremendous trumpet and perfect piano
The latest Music on the Menu event features the many tones of the trumpet.
Cayman Arts Festival is a crucible for kids’ creativity
Young musicians and singers of the Cayman Islands benefit from the performance and education opportunities of the Cayman Arts Festival.
Music on the Menu a sell out
Critically-acclaimed
violinist John McLaughlin Williams played to a full house at Music on
the Menu, part of the Cayman Arts Festival which took place at Luca on
Wednesday, 25 April.
Music on the Menu
John McLaughlin Williams and Glen Inanga will be performing a series of little known classical pieces by British composers at Music on the Menu on 25 April
Online poll: Cayfest favourite artistic event
Cayfest is Cayman’s most popular artistic event for respondents to last week’s caycompass.com online poll.
Students bring fest to a close
Mass choir made up of primary and high students bring Cayman Arts Festival to a close at Pedro S.t James Castle
Awesome Ahn Trio brings living classics to First Baptist
The Ahn Trio brought unbelievable technique and true soul to the Cayman Arts Festival.
Cayman Arts Festival 2012
The artists came to play and left us with musical memories.
Here are some of many highlights.
Young Yang commands Crescent
Charles Yang is a talented violinist whether playing classical or pop - as he proved at an appearance in the Cayman Islands.
Juilliard jazzes up the church
Cayman residents heard jazzed up versions of their favourite hymns and gospel songs at the Juilliard Jazz Ensemble’s ‘Blue in the Church’ performance at First Baptist Church on Saturday 11 February.
Online poll: Confidence levels with HSA split
The results of last week’s caycompass.com online poll showed that confidence levels in the quality of health care provided by Cayman’s Health Services Authority remained about the same as they were 17 months ago.
Arts fest ends with Big Song, Dance
A Big Song and Dance concludes Cayman Arts Festival 2012 at Pedro St. James.
Canadian Brass indeed bold
One of the most accomplished brass ensembles in the word wowed the audience at First Baptist Church during the opening night of the Cayman Arts Festival 2012 called ‘Bold as Canadian Brass’ on Thursday 9 February.
Cayman Arts Festival is a perfect song and dance
Cayman Arts Festival 2012 is under way and the line-up is fantastic.
New exhibition on offer for artist Gordon Solomon
Gordon Solomon opens his new exhibition at Pedro Castle on Thursday, 16 February.
Linda, Emma learn how to win
Two teachers are the lucky winners of a pair of passes each to the Cayman Arts Festival.
Cayman Arts Festival brings class
Cayman Arts Festival 2012 is starting with some absolutely class acts.
Music enhances the menu
Music on the Menu at Luca featured Russian viola sonatas.
Russian viola magic on the menu
Viola and piano duet on some beautiful Russian music on 1st September at Luca.
In tune with youth
The young Cayman Youth Choir is being fine-tuned by its director, Arek Nicholson.
Music on the Menu
Music on the Menu comes to a dinner near you.
EXTRA Cayman Arts Festival Juilliard Jazz Ensemble inspires Cayman
The Juilliard Jazz Ensemble will perform first to begin the 2011 EXTRA Cayman Arts Festival.
