2026/27 season

Sunday 4 October 2026 · 3:00pm

The Rautio Piano Trio

Jane Gordon and ensemble

• Jane Gordon · Violin
• Victoria Simonsen · Cello
• Jan Rautio · Piano

Since the release of their acclaimed debut album of Mozart Trios in 2016, the Rautio Trio has become one of today's leading chamber ensembles, celebrated for refined artistry and powerful performances.

Currently, the Rautio is recording the complete cycle of Beethoven Piano Trios on fortepiano with volume 1 receiving five stars in BBC Music Magazine.

Sunday 1 November 2026 · 3:00pm

Craig Ogden

Craig Ogden

• Craig Ogden · Guitar

Craig Ogden has been described as “a worthy successor to Julian Bream” and “a natural heir to John Williams”. He is recognised as one of the world's foremost classical guitarists renowned for his virtuosity, artistry and stylistic versatility.

On this return visit, Craig will play works by Baroque composers Marin Marais (1656-1728) and Rameau (1683-1764); twentieth century works by composers of Spanish guitar music Torrobo (1891-1982) and Llobet (1878-1938) and works by Tunisian guitarist and composer Dyens (1955-2016), and Piazolla (1921-1992) Argentinian Tango composer.

Sunday 6 December 2026 · 3:00pm

Emma Abbate and Julian Perkins

Emma Abbate & Julian Perkins

• Emma Abbate · Piano
• Julian Perkins · Piano

Emma Abbate & Julian Perkins perform widely with appearances for the Mozart Society of America and at many UK venues. Praised for their ‘impressive sensitivity’ (Early Music Reviews) and for telling a totally convincing story with every piece (The Arts Desk) and their recordings have received five star reviews in BBC Music Biographies Magazine and Het Nieuwablad.

Sunday 31 January 2027 · 3:00pm

Chu-Yu Yang and Eric McElroy

Chu-Yu Yang & Eric McElroy

• Chu-Yu Yang · Violin
• Eric McElroy · Piano

Taiwanses violinist Chu-Yu Yang is one of his generation's premier interpreters of British violin music. His performances are praised for their 'sophisticated lyricism' (The Strad).

Pianist Eric McElroy has performed throughout North America and Europe and has been praised for his stunning virtuosity.

Their programme includes two works by our Patron Ian Venables.

Sunday 28 February 2027 · 3:00pm

The Gould Piano Trio with Robert Plane

Lucy Gould and ensemble

• Lucy Gould · Violin
• Richard Lester · Cello
• Benjamin Frith · Piano
• Robert Plane · Clarinet

With fond memories of a wonderful concert in February 2025, we welcome back The Gould Piano Trio and the distinguished clarinetist Robert Plane. In addition to great works by Brahms and Mendelssohn, we will hear “The Rising of Sirius”, a work by Piers Hellawell commissioned by the group. A programme full of colour and contrast

Sunday 4 April 2027 · 3:00pm

Consone String Quartet

Agata Daraskaite and ensemble

• Agata Daraskaite · Violin
• Magda Loth-Hill · Violin
• Elista Bogdanova · Viola
• George Ross · Cello

The first period instrument string quartet to be selected as BBC New Generation Artists, the Consone String Quartet are known for their honest and expressive interpretations of repertoire, notably from the Classical and Romantic eras. They perform at major venues throughout Europe and North America.