2026 Elgar Festival hailed as ‘best event yet’
2026 Elgar Festival hailed as ‘best event yet’ PRESS RELEASE 2026 Elgar Festival hailed as ‘best event yet’ Issue Date : 1 June 2026 Ref : EF2627 The Worcestershire-based Elgar Festival returned for its May events this year with a joyful week of concerts, conversations, events and exhibitions celebrating the life and music of Britain’s […]
Society to host festival lecture and lunch
Society to host festival lecture and lunch PRESS RELEASE Society to host festival lecture and lunch Issue Date : 27 May 2026 Ref : EF2625 One of the largest single composer societies in the UK will host two special events at one of Worcestershire’s most loved festivals next month. The Elgar Society – which is […]
Festival week is underway
Festival week is underway PRESS RELEASE Festival week is underway Issue Date : 25 May 2026 Ref : EF2626 The annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer is now underway, after months of planning. The 2026 Elgar Festival is now in full swing, running until Sunday 31 May. The festival […]
All welcome at Evensong ahead of festival highlight
All welcome at Evensong ahead of festival highlight PRESS RELEASE All welcome at Evensong ahead of festival highlight Issue Date : 18 May 2026 Ref : EF2623 A special Evensong celebration will take place ahead of a concert at Worcester Cathedral, as part of this year’s Elgar Festival. The Evensong event will take place on […]
Countdown to this year’s Elgar Festival
Countdown to this year’s Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE Countdown to this year’s Elgar Festival Issue Date : 15 May 2026 Ref : EF2622 Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer are counting down the days until the event. The 2026 Elgar Festival event takes place between Saturday […]
Come and meet Elgar’s orchestra
Come and meet Elgar’s orchestra PRESS RELEASE Come and meet Elgar’s orchestra Issue Date : 12 May 2026 Ref : EF2621 Worcestershire Symphony Orchestra will play a pivotal role in this year’s Elgar Festival. Conducted by Keith Slade, the performance will take place at Worcester’s Guildhall on Saturday 30 May at 1.30pm; entry is free. […]
Local choir named after Elgar to return to this year’s festival
Local choir named after Elgar to return to this year’s festival PRESS RELEASE Local choir named after Elgar to return to this year’s festival Issue Date : 11 May 2026 Ref : EF2620 An ever popular local choir will return to this year’s Elgar Festival. The Elgar Chorale will present a varied programme of works […]
Malvern Priory to host the English Symphony Orchestra this month
Malvern Priory to host the English Symphony Orchestra this month PRESS RELEASE Malvern Priory to host the English Symphony Orchestra this month Issue Date : 6 May 2026 Ref : EF2618 The Worcester based English Symphony Orchestra – the international orchestra of Elgar Country – will be joined by conductor Kenneth Woods and renowned oboist […]
The Planets to be performed at this year’s Elgar Festival
The Planets to be performed at this year’s Elgar Festival PRESS RELEASE The Planets to be performed at this year’s Elgar Festival Issue Date : 5 May 2026 Ref : EF2619 The Elgar Festival will be presenting a thrilling concert celebrating the descriptive and evocative power of music featuring Holst’s The Planets suite. The concert […]
Young strings players offered ‘an opportunity of a lifetime’
Young strings players offered ‘an opportunity of a lifetime’ PRESS RELEASE Young strings players offered ‘an opportunity of a lifetime’ Issue Date : 30 April 2026Ref : EF2617 This year’s Elgar Festival will welcome 6 talented young string players the opportunity to work with one of the world’s most respected cellists. Nick Trygstad, Head of […]