JAM Sinfonia

Ravel and Debussy, reimagined

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Pianist Cyril Ibrahim at the JAM Festival performing on a Steinway grand in warm low light, looking up from the keys.

The Concert

Date

10 July · Fri · 7pm

Venue

St Nicholas · New Romney

Tickets

£25 · Standard

U18s · Free

Duration

60min (no internal)

Artists

JAM Sinfonia
Cyrill Ibrahim · piano

La Mer comes ashore at New Romney.

On the Friday of the festival, JAM Sinfonia takes the stage with two reimagined masterworks: Ravel's Piano Concerto and Debussy's La Mer. Both are newly arranged for the group by Timothy Jackson and Julian Durrand, as fresh commissions from JAM.

Cyril Ibrahim joins as soloist in the Ravel — a pianist whose performances have taken him from the BBC and Sky Arts to a private recital for King Charles III, and who returns to JAM with one of the repertoire's great concertos, newly rescored for ten. A mile from the sea Debussy was writing about.

PROGRAMME

Ravel: Piano Concerto in G major (22’)
Debussy: La Mer (25’)

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Frequently asked Questions

Will I receive a paper ticket?

No — all tickets are digital and arrive by email. Please have your e-ticket ready to scan on arrival.

Are tickets free for under-18s?

Yes — we want young people to have access and connection to the arts. Please reserve a free ticket in advance for each event.

Is the venue accessible?

We aim to make the arts accessible to all. Our Front of House team will be on hand to assist and direct you during your visit. Venues are step-free where possible, with wheelchair seating and accessible toilets available. If you have any specific access needs, please email Sarah at sarah@jamconcert.org before booking and we'll make sure everything is set up for you.

Where is the venue?

St Nicholas Church
Church Lane
New Romney
TN28 8EU

Coming from London?

By train: the Southeastern High Speed runs from London St Pancras to Ashford International in around 40 minutes, with frequent services throughout the day.

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From Ashford International: a 20-minute taxi takes you to all festival venues. We recommend pre-booking.

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By car: around 90 minutes from central London via the M20. Parking is available at all festival venues.

Is there parking?

Free parking on Church Road and Church Lane, or pay-and-display in the adjacent FHDC car park.

When do doors open?

Doors open 30 minutes before each event. We recommend arriving in good time to find your seat and settle in.

Will refreshments be available?

Yes — refreshments are available for purchase before the concert.

What if I'm running late?

We'll do our best to seat latecomers at a suitable break in the music — usually between pieces. There may be a short wait.

Is there reserved seating?

Seating is unreserved at all festival events.

Are there toilets?

Public toilets are available opposite the church, in the FHDC car park.

I have additional questions

Please email sarah@jamconcert.org

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