Creatively forging her path as a visionary classical musician, Helena Ricci is a trailblazing harpist praised for her expressive, dynamic playing and captivating stage presence. Click on artist's name for more information.
“One of Scotland’s most exciting young musicians” (The Scotsman). Click on artist's name for more information.
Born in Bucharest, Mihai Ritivoiu is a laureate of numerous national and international competitions, most notably the George Enescu International Competition.
A tenacious and dynamic young artist with a passion for classical, jazz and improvisation.
David is joined by Marit Fält, the well-known Swedish lätmandola player who now lives in Edinburgh. A multi-instrumentalist, composer and collaborator, Fält is a rising star of the traditional music scence in Scotland and further afield. Click on the artists' names to find out more.
Named as one of Classic FM's Rising Stars of 2023, Lucy Humphris is one of the UK’s most innovative and versatile young performers. Her fresh and original approach seeks to widen the instrument’s repertoire and push beyond both musical and technical boundaries.
Her debut album, Obscurus, released in March 2023. Harry Rylance is an acclaimed and highly versatile pianist. As a soloist, chamber musician, accompanist, and répétiteur, he has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Royal Concertgebouw, the Grand Hall of Budapest, Glyndebourne Opera House, the London Coliseum, the Seoul Arts Centre, the Toronto Glenn Gould Concert Hall, and at international music festivals including Aspen, Heidelberg, Dartington and Petworth.
The Spirit of the Salon Taking inspiration from the beautiful surroundings of Faversham's Assembly Rooms, this enchanting programme explores the idea of the musical salon. Alexandra draws together music from Germany, France and Britain and looks at the way in which this intimate and friendly musical environment inspired composers well into the twentieth century. Kreisler
A multi-talented duo on a mission to break down musical barriers, Eleanor Grant and Gus McQuade have been captivating audiences with their unique combination of voice, guitar and double bass since their stunning debut recital at London's Wigmore Hall in 2023. From Dowland to Dankworth, Britten to Joni Mitchell and many lesser known composers, Eleanor
A winter programme featuring seasonal music from across the world celebrating winter, and all the magic, myth and mystery the season brings.
"Hancher is a poet and a painter, colouring sound out of the guitar as if his imagination and the guitar were one” –
Gendai Guitar Magazine
PROGRAMME Bach arr: Dorothy Howe - Sheep May Safely Graze Tomkins - A Fancy for 2 to play Warlock - Capriol Suite Mozart - Andante and Variations in G K. 501 Hamish McCunn - Highland Memories Op.30 Fauré - Dolly A celebration of 4 hands at one piano. Alongside perennial duet favourites, David Knotts and
Ravel's World 7th March 2025 marks the 50th birthday of the extraordinary French composer and teacher, Maurice Ravel. This intriguing programme places music by Ravel alongside that of his teacher, Gabriel Fauré and students Germaine Tailleferre and Ralph Vaughan Williams. There will also be music by Lili Boulanger and Dutch composer, Rosy Wertheim who lived
PROGRAMME Babajanian - 6 pictures for piano Debussy - Images book 1 Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition Heralded for his “extraordinary breadth and freedom of imagination” (Gramophone), praised as an “Exceptional talent” (The Scotsman), and named the “Rising Star” by the BBC Music Magazine, Nikita Lukinov stands out as one of the most exciting pianists based in Scotland. In his impressive
Ilid Llwyd Jones - Oboe Esther Sheridan - Clarinet Alexandra Callanan - Bassoon The Thorne Trio is an award-winning wind ensemble known for its vibrant performances, artistic versatility, and passionate commitment to community outreach. Formed by Royal College of Music graduates in 1999, the trio has performed across the UK and Europe—from Buckingham Palace and
To celebrate the end of our FIRST SUNDAY SERIES in our 24/25 season, we're delighted to welcome two extraordinary performers in some of the finest music written for clarinet and piano.
FAVERSHAM VOICES celebrates 10 years Faversham Voices was set up in the spring of 2015 as part of Faversham's Magna Carta celebrations. This concert celebrates 10 years of singing together in an eclectic programme exploring the theme of town and country. From the milking parlour to the races, come and join us and celebrate this