Cambridge Edition January 2019

ARTS & CULTURE

ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC

Recorder player Lucie Horsch, with a critically-acclaimed solo album behind her despite being only 19, features in the latest concert from the Academy of Ancient Music (AAM). The concert, at West Road Concert Hall on 26 February, includes works by Vivaldi and Bach, with AAMmusic director Richard Egarr also featuring on harpsichord. Lucie is from the Netherlands and has represented her country at the Eurovision Young Musician contest and is now sought after internationally, both by baroque ensembles and modern orchestras. Catch them on 26 February at 7.30pm, tickets from £15. aam.co.uk

My Fair Lady , one of the most iconic musicals, comes to the Arts Theatre from 16 to 19 January. The tale of flower seller Eliza Doolittle’s rise from feisty cockney to sophisticated woman, under professor Henry Higgins’ guidance, has captivated audiences for decades. Cambridge Operatic Society brings its award-winning sparkle to the show, which features the classic With a Little Bit of Luck and I Could Have Danced All Night . Tickets from £18, with matinees on the Thursday and Saturday. cambridgeartstheatre.com MY FA IR L ADY

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

The big band that effectively started pop graces the Saffron Hall stage on 27 January.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra transports audiences to the 1940s, with harmonies from the Moonlight Serenaders. Expect to hear In the Mood , Moonlight Serenade , Little Brown Jug and pop’s first gold disc Chattanooga Choo Choo . The show starts at 3pm and tickets start at £16. saffronhall.com

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