Celebrate the Grand Hotel’s 150th anniversary in style with November’s three-day Festival bringing to life many of the colourful personalities who have stayed or performed here.
The second evening of entertainment is orchestral, reminiscing on the time when The Grand Hotel Orchestra broadcasted live on the BBC from the Great Hall. The musicians provide the sounds of Elgar’s Sea Pictures, as our hosts tell stories of how the Palm Court Orchestra was once linked to the titanic. Guests will journey through song and dance, inspired by previous residents of The Grand such as John McCormack, Feodor Chaliapin and Paul Robeson. Perhaps of the most notable performances shown, and accompanied by live musicians, is that from Anna Pavlova, as she dances to The Swan. Following the performance, guests enjoy dinner in the Garden Room Restaurant - can you spot the name of our dessert from the names above?
The three-day Festival will recreate the appearances of some of the great artists who have graced the Grand Hotel. Artistic directors Stephannie Williams and international music critic Christopher Morley have assembled an international cast of performers to bring them all to life: soprano Anita Watson, mezzo Maria Jagusz, tenor Nicky Spence, bass Arwel Huw Morgan, violinist Lana Trotovsek, cellist Eduardo Vassallo, flautist Boris Bizjak, pianists Mark Bebbington and Dylan Perez. Kevin Whately is the compere, with Madelaine Newton joining him in theatrical scenes.
View the Saturday evening menu HERE
Discover the full three-day festival package HERE