Yorkshire favourite Andy Long to play heartfelt tribute to Max Jaffa - Scarborough’s “King of the Violin”
Music lovers are invited to a morning concert of nostalgia and virtuosity as the local community honours one of its most beloved musical figures, the late Max Jaffa.
Escape to Happiness, a special musical tribute to the violinist Max Jaffa and lesder of the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, will take place at the church of St Martin-on-the-Hill, Albion Road, on Thursday, May 28 at 11am.
Jaffa left an indelible mark on the seaside town’s cultural heritage throughout his longstanding residency at the Spa. The tribute aims to recapture the charm and elegance of that golden era of light classical music. He led the Scarborough Spa Orchestra for 27 years. His summer residencies began in 1960 and concluded with his final farewell season in 1986.
His last concert made headline news.
Leading the performance is violinist Andy Long, a musician known to Yorkshire audiences, having performed extensively throughout the regiom. He will be joined by pianist Ian Buckle.
Andy said: “This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate a local icon in a beautiful setting. We are thrilled to be bringing the community together to enjoy the timeless music that Max Jaffa championed for so many years.”
Tickets are priced at £15 and are available from Record Revivals, Northway, Scarborough, or at the door.