Highlights Rural Touring Programme

 7.30pm Thursday 17^th November

‘An Evening with James Hill & Anne Janelle’

“award-winning ukulele-cello duo”

“the perfect evening of tunes, stories and musical virtuosity”

Four strings and a favourite chocolate bar: that’s all James Hill – “possibly the best ukulele player in the world” (Waikato Times) – and Anne Janelle – “a cellist of true beauty” – (Ottawa Citizen) had in common when they first met. It was more than enough.

It’s true: opposites attract. James grew up playing folk, jazz and blues on his ukulele while Anne was exclusively a classical cellist. But the pair’s differences quickly became their biggest asset.

The uke is high, the cello is low; the uke plays short notes while the cello long bow strokes; the uke is all about strumming while the cello radiates melody. Like shadows and light in  an old photograph, these contrasts are complementary. “We’re kike a pair of dancers who can’t step on each others’s  feet” jokes James.

“Equal parts disarming, captivating and mind-boggling. That’s perhaps the best way to describe a James Hill performance . Hill is that rare performer whose instrumental virtuosity is matched by his impeccably crafted lyrics” Folk Radio, UK

Tickets: 01768 870824 /  [email protected]

Adults: £10; family: £28;children: £6

www.highlightsnorth.co.uk