1967
Antony Hopkins Becomes Director
An eleven day music festival, as part of a run of triennial events.
The expanding fringe events of the Festival this year included a veteran car rally, walking tours and street theatre.
Sculptures including one by Barbara Hepworth were installed in the Castle Gardens.
Broadcaster and composer Antony Hopkins was appointed the Festival’s artistic director and the Ad Hocs sponsored the opening concert from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Hopkins himself also composed a new work for the Festival – A Time for Growing – which was performed by 500 local children.
An Article containing a preview of Antony Hopkins’ work “A time for growing” that premiered at the 1967 Norfolk & Norwich Festival. Taken from Buckinghamshire Examiner, Friday 3rd March 1967, page 11.
A preview of the events at the 1967 Festival. Taken from The Lynn Advertiser, Friday 20th Jan 1967, page 16.)