Recital – This Fragile Beauty
Recital – This Fragile Beauty © Curt Knoke How does war affect creatives? What keeps them going, then and after? This Fragile Beauty, for soprano, piano, violin and narrator, explores the WWI wartime experience of composers Ivor Gurney, George Butterworth, Arthur Bliss, and Ralph Vaughan Williams, with settings of war-poets by Ireland and Elgar’s evocative A […]
‘ The Elgar Story’ Walking Tour
‘The Elgar Story’ Walking Tour Join Discover History Home on an informative Elgar tour of Worcester. Visit the site of his music shop, hear of his interest in cycling and see the many haunts frequented by this great composer. Sites include his Glee club and St Georges Catholic church in Lowesmoor. A tour for Elgar […]
An Evening with Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber
An Evening with Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd Webber In celebration of his 75th birthday, Elgar Festival Patron Julian Lloyd Webber joins forces with his wife and fellow cellist Jiaxin in a fascinating ‘double sided’ programme. With a first half of live music exploring the extraordinary reasons why Bach’s sublime Cello Suites remained unperformed for two […]
The Jenny Lind Singers
The Jenny Lind Singers © Michael Whitefoot Back by popular demand, this virtuosic female voice choir celebrates the legacy of soprano and friend of Edward Elgar, Jenny Lind, who lived in Malvern for the latter part of her life and was a well-known benefactor of education and the arts. Under the leadership of conductor Lynne […]
Enigma Re-imagined
Enigma Re-imagined An exciting new collaboration for 2026 led by Malvern-based multi-disciplinary artist Nakisha Swatton. In the run up to the festival Nakisha will work with local amateur and professional musicians to explore & create new musical portraits inspired by Elgar’s Enigma Variations, culminating in this performance of a new contemporary multi-instrumental suite. Access details: […]
Lano Quartet at Croome
Lano Quartet at Croome The perfect opportunity to combine exploration of Croome Court with the experience of wonderful English music performed in a perfect setting – why not make a day of it! Participants in the Elgar Festival/Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Young Performer Showcase Programme and formed in 2024, the LANO Quartet is a dynamic young ensemble dedicated […]
‘In Elgar’s Footsteps’ guided walk and recital
‘In Elgar’s Footsteps’ guided walk and recital Last year’s guided walk was so popular it sold out! We meet at Gardiner’s Quarry car park to enjoy an hour’s guided walk along Elgar’s beloved tracks and footpaths down to St Wulstan’s including the opportunity to visit Eye Well and the Holywell Building on route. Refreshments are […]
Relaxed Concert
Relaxed Concert (2.30pm) © Alex Burns An hour-long concert full of beautiful music as part of Dementia Action Week. These relaxed performances are particularly suited to those living with dementia and other similar health conditions, adults and children with additional learning needs, their carers and anybody who wishes to experience classical music in a relaxed […]
Relaxed Concert
Relaxed Concert (11am) An hour-long concert full of beautiful music as part of Dementia Action Week. These relaxed performances are particularly suited to those living with dementia and other similar health conditions, adults and children with additional learning needs, their carers and anybody who wishes to experience classical music in a relaxed and informal environment. […]
Relaxed Concert
Relaxed Concert (11am) © Michael Whitefoot An hour-long concert full of beautiful music as part of Dementia Action Week. These relaxed performances are particularly suited to those living with dementia and other similar health conditions, adults and children with additional learning needs, their carers and anybody who wishes to experience classical music in a relaxed […]