At Derby Hospitals, seasonal live performances in public places continue to be a valued part of the program.  Each performance receiving very positive feedback from Patients, Visitors and Staff.

Soloists and small ensembles are placed in busy public locations around the hospital.  With an average passing audience of between 300 and 1000 per performance, an increasing number of patients, visitors and staff take time out of their busy days to sit for a while.

Spring 2011 Season , Supported by Arts Council England

11th February  - Derventio String Quartet - Royal Derby Hospital  lift lobby level 1

18th February  - Lester Simpson folk music on the diatonic accordion- Royal Derby Hospital   M & G Costa Coffee

23rd February  - Reflections Guitar and Flute Duo - Royal Derby Hospital  entrance 24

4th March – Paul Evans Flamenco Guitar - London Road Community Hospital entrance

8th March  - Laura Zobel Piano - Royal Derby Hospital   Kings Treatment Centre

17 th March  - Paul Evans Flamenco Guitar - Royal Derby Hospital  lift lobby level 1

22nd March  - Derventio String Quartet - London Road Community Hospital entrance

8th April  - Lester Simpson folk music on the diatonic accordion- Royal Derby Hospital  Entrance 24

15th April – Reflections Guitar and Flute Duo - London Road Community Hospital entrance

plus special guest to be announced

All music events run for 40 minutes per session; commencing at 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm each day

Examples of audience feedback

“I was on my way out the door after a gruelling 3 ½ hours as an outpatient and visitor when the music stopped me in my tracks.  It postponed the pile of ironing waiting for me on my return home; soothed my soul for a few minutes”

“it was a lovely peaceful moment in a hectic life – it helped me cope with the rest of an horrendous day”

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