Youth concert will unveil festival competition winner
Youth concert will unveil festival competition winner PRESS RELEASE Youth concert will unveil festival competition winner Issue Date : 27 April 2026 Ref : EF2616 A festival favourite will return this year, welcoming more than 100 young musicians. The annual Elgar for Everyone family concert – part of the Elgar Festival – will take place […]
Four exhibitions as part of this year’s Elgar Festival
Four exhibitions as part of this year’s Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE Four exhibitions as part of this year’s Elgar Festival Issue Date : 20 April 2026 Ref : EF2615 Worcester’s Guildhall will be the venue for a number of fascinating exhibitions as part of the 2026 Elgar Festival. The exhibitions will present Elgar artefacts, manuscripts […]
Ensemble to celebrate 40th anniversary at festival
Ensemble to celebrate 40th anniversary at festival PRESS RELEASE Ensemble to celebrate 40th anniversary at festival Issue Date : 20 April 2026 Ref : EF2614 An internationally renowned vocal ensemble will be celebrating its 40th anniversary at this year’s Elgar Festival. I Fagiolini will perform at Pershore Abbey in Worcestershire on Tuesday 26 May at […]
Explore the life of Elgar on May’s Bank Holiday
Explore the life of Elgar on May’s Bank Holiday PRESS RELEASE Explore the life of Elgar on May’s Bank Holiday Issue Date : 13 April 2026 Ref : EF2612 The life of Worcestershire’s most famous composer will be on show next month. As part of this year’s Elgar Festival, Faithful History’s Joe Tierney offers the […]
Worcester Cathedral to host highlight of Elgar Festival
Worcester Cathedral to host highlight of Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE Worcester Cathedral to host highlight of Elgar Festival Issue Date : 8 April 2026 Ref : EF2611 The Elgar Festival’s Gala Concert will once again be held in the beautiful surroundings of Worcester Cathedral later this year. The event – which is at the heart […]
‘Swedish Nightingale’ returning to this year’s Elgar Festival
‘Swedish Nightingale’ returning to this year’s Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE ‘Swedish Nightingale’ returning to this year’s Elgar Festival Issue Date : 6 April 2026 Ref : EF2610 One of the most revered singers of the 19th century will be celebrated at this year’s Elgar Festival. Jenny Lind – who was often called the ‘Swedish Nightingale’ […]
‘Vibrant and expressive’ quartet to join this year’s festival
‘Vibrant and expressive’ quartet to join this year’s festival PRESS RELEASE ‘Vibrant and expressive’ quartet to join this year’s festival Issue Date : 23 March 2026 Ref : EF2608 Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced an internationally renowned quartet as part of the programme. […]
Opportunity for walkers to follow in Elgar’s footsteps
Opportunity for walkers to follow in Elgar’s footsteps PRESS RELEASE Opportunity for walkers to follow in Elgar’s footsteps Issue Date : 16 March 2026 Ref : EF2608 A guided walk and recital to remember Worcestershire’s most famous composer will take place next month. The Elgar Festival – which takes place from Saturday 23 May until […]
Festival announces return of dementia friendly concerts for 2026
Festival announces return of dementia friendly concerts for 2026 PRESS RELEASE Festival announces return of dementia friendly concerts for 2026 Issue Date : 9 March 2026 Ref : EF2607 Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced three relaxed concerts for those living with dementia and […]
Sixty amateur musicians to be part of this year’s Elgar Festival
Invitation for amateur musicians to be part of this year’s Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE Sixty amateur musicians to be part of this year’s Elgar Festival Issue Date : 4 March 2026 Ref : EF2606 Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced 60 amateur musicians will […]