Thursday
8 October
5pm
Marble Hall
Musique Which Pleaseth Myne Ear
The Sixteen
Fretwork
This intimate programme places Dowland’s music alongside that of his contemporaries, evoking how listeners might have heard it in his very space. Works by Morley, Hume, Byrd, Lawes, Dowland and Coprario
£27 front stalls, £16 rear stalls
7.30pm
Marble Hall
Musicians of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Mozart Flute Quintet in D
Britten Phantasy Quartet
Shostakovich Octet Op. 11
Brahms Quintet No 2 in G, Op. 111
Magnus Johnston violin
Jan Schmolck violin
Gary Pomeroy viola
Judith Busbridge viola
Tim Hugh cello
Christopher Cowie oboe
Katherine Baker flute
£38 front stalls, £19 rear stalls
Friday
9 October
5pm
Marble Hall
2026 Telekom Beethoven Competition Winner
Beethoven 11 Bagatelles
Elizabeth Ogonek Preludes
Schumann Davidsbündlertänze
Seth Schultheis piano
A vividly contrasting programme with well-loved works by Beethoven and Schumann framing a selection of young American composer Elizabeth Ogonek’s richly colourful Preludes.
£27 front stalls, £16 rear stalls
7.30pm
Marble Hall
Sweeter than Roses
Iestyn Davies countertenor
Oliver Wass harp
Acclaimed countertenor Iestyn Davies and harpist Oliver Wass present an evocative programme spanning early Baroque to contemporary works, blending Purcell, Handel and
Dowland-inspired repertoire with Romantic and modern song.
£38 front stalls, £19 rear stalls
Saturday
10 October
11am – 1pm
St Etheldreda’s Church
Come and Sing – Through The Ages
Harry Bradford conductor
Our Come and Sing led by Harry Bradford takes inspiration from the repertoire of the main Festival, the works will space several centuries from Dowland onwards.
£15 per singing participant (includes copies of music)
3pm – 4pm
St Etheldreda’s Church
Relaxed Concert
Purcell School
Maria Thomas presenter
Julian Bliss clarinet
Guy Johnston cello
Well known works suitable for an audience of all ages with a particular welcome to those with additional needs such as dementia, Parkinson’s, Autism and ADHD. The concert will involve the audience in activities such as singing and conducting.
£12 adults, £5 4 – 18 year olds
Unreserved seating
5pm
Marble Hall
Reflections and Laments
Academy of St Martin in the Fields String Ensemble
Timothy Ridout viola
The acclaimed ensemble are joined by the sensational violist Timothy Ridout for a rich programme of Purcell, Britten and Schubert, centred on the lyrical Arpeggione Sonata.
£27 front stalls, £16 rear stalls
8pm
Marble Hall
Julian Bliss Jazz Quintet
Bursting with energy, personality, and unmistakable on stage chemistry, the group brings together brilliant musicianship and a natural on stage connection. Their performances draw audiences in with style, flair, and an infectious sense of enjoyment. Featuring music by Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Harold Arlen, Wayne Shorter and Chick Corea, this is a concert not to be missed.
£38 front stalls, £19 rear stalls
Sunday
11 October
12 midday
Marble Hall
Sir András Schiff
Mendelssohn Quartet in Eb, Op. 12
Beethoven Quartet No 10 in Eb, Op. 74 Harp
Sir András Schiff piano
Thet distinguished pianist takes us on a journey of musical discovery presenting the programme live from the stage.
£38 front stalls, £19 rear stalls
3pm
The Old Palace
FESTIVAL FINALE
The Sixteen
Guy Johnston cello
The Sixteen and cellist Guy Johnston close the Festival with a special concert for Lord Salisbury – a luminous choral programme spanning Renaissance masters to contmporary works, featuring a specially commissioned piece by James MacMillan.
£50 front stalls, £38 middle stalls, £19 rear stalls
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