Donation to Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival

The Foundation made a £250 donation to the 2012 Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival to be held in the village and surrounding areas.

The event is a weekend of exquisite chamber music featuring a host of acclaimed musicians including Grammy Award winning Steven Mackey, cellist Richard Lester as well as renowned violinist Anthony Marwood co-director of the festival and Peasmarsh resident.

Anthony Marwood said “On behalf of the Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival Trust, I would like to thank The Jempson Foundation for its support” he continued “We are delighted that Jempson’s share our commitment to bringing musicians of international stature to Peasmarsh and Rye in order for people locally to enjoy world-class concerts on their doorstep”

Stephen Jempson said “Artists and ensembles of international standing will perform right here in Peasmarsh, it is with absolute pleasure that we offer our support to this event”.

Pictured are violinist Anthony Marwood, Jempson’s Wendy Townsend & festival coordinator Sue Schlesinger.