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ENGLISH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Early day motion 2815, tabled 19 October 2006 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). Signed by 27 members.

That this House congratulates the organisers of the English Music Festival which is to be held in Dorchester on Thames starting this weekend; recognises that the festival is an exciting new project that will celebrate England's rich musical heritage by showcasing the brilliance, innovation and beauty of English music; welcomes the festival's devotion to keeping important works by major British composers in the repertoire, as well as resurrecting the many forgotten gems by a host of lesser-known composers, whose exquisitely crafted works never fail to surprise and enchant, ranging from the timeless delights of Tallis and Byrd to the power and drama of Howells and Britten; and hopes this Festival will become an annual celebration of English music and Englishness itself.

Signatures by party: Conservative 14, Labour 5, Liberal Democrat 5, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.