Stamford International Music Festival

Stamford International Music Festival
Freya Goldmark at Stamford Arts Centre

Under any circumstances, Stamford in Lincolnshire is a delightful town to visit, but the presence of the Stamford International Music Festival makes it even more of a draw. Founded by violinist Freya Goldmark, who grew up in Stamford, the fourth festival takes place from 18-20 May 2023.

The festival is bringing together 13 of Europe's award-winning young musicians, who will be treating audiences to an eclectic program of chamber music, featuring some of the most beloved works in the classical repertoire alongside undeservedly underperformed works. This festival's performers include Freya Goldmark, Director/Violin; Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux, violin; Sofia Gomez Alberto, violin/viola; Edgar Francis, viola; Connie Pharoah, viola; Maxim Calver, cello; Peteris Sokolovskis, cello; Eliza Millett, cello; Anna Webster, clarinet; Joseph Havlat, piano, Jâms Coleman, piano; Milo Harper, harp and Sofia Castillo, flute.

And their programme for the festival includes Mendelssohn’s Quintet No.1, Chausson’s Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet, Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, Beethoven’s String Quartet Op.131, Ligeti’s Solo Cello Sonata, Thomas Ades' Court Studies from The Tempest and Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro.

Full details from the festival website.