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Masaaki Suzuki
Since founding Bach Collegium Japan in 1990, Masaaki Suzuki has established himself as a leading authority on the works of Bach. He has remained their Music Director ever since, taking them regularly to major venues and festivals in Europe and the USA and building a reputation for the expressive refinement and truth of his performances.
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Britten Sinfonia
For 30 years Britten Sinfonia has been pushing the boundaries of what a chamber orchestra can do. It is rooted in the East of England, where it is the only professional orchestra working throughout the region, while it also has a national and international reputation as one of the best ensembles playing today.
Academy of Ancient Music
The Academy of Ancient Music is an orchestra with a worldwide reputation for excellence in baroque and classical music. Using historically-informed techniques, period-specific instruments and original sources, we bring music vividly to life in committed, vibrant performances.
Leeds Song Festival
Leeds Song celebrates the performance and composition of song and of poetry in many languages. Between their annual festivals, they hold a lively programme of concerts, talks and educational activities in co-promotions with the Howard Assembly Room at Opera North, Leeds College of Music, the University of Leeds and Leeds International Concert Series.
Jane Oremosu & Dr Maggie Semple OBE
Jane Oremosu and Dr Maggie Semple OBE are the authors of My Little Black Book: A Blacktionary. This contemporary dictionary reflects today’s world and focuses on language as the key to talking about societal issues, particularly in relation to being a person of colour. My Little Black Book is for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of this global lexicon.
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Cambridge Music Festival
Cambridge Music Festival presents classical music in bold, imaginative and inspiring ways. In a city that is positively awash with concerts, the Festival aims to present a carefully chosen programme of world-class artists — whether well known figures or rising stars — who would not otherwise visit the city.
Augustin Dumay
International critics have named Augustin Dumay as ‘one of the modern violin greats’ describing him as a ‘one of the most elegant of stylists’ with a ‘sound to die for’. This reputation is underscored by 40 recordings for EMI, Deutsche Grammophon, Warner and Onyx Classics with many winning international awards including the Gramophone Awards, Audiophile Audition, Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik, Grand Prix du Disque and The Record Academy Award.
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Photo © Serge Leblon
Nicolas Namoradze
Nicolas Namoradze is a visionary pianist and composer known for his innovative artistry. He came to international attention in 2018 upon winning the triennial Honens International Piano Competition in Calgary, Canada and has since won international acclaim for his performances and recordings.
Surrey Hills International Music Festival
Surrey Hills International Music Festival (SHIMF) has been presenting world-class performances in the Surrey Hills since its founding in 2010 by fellow pianists Wu Qian and Tessa Marchington. Over that time, it has expanded from a long weekend of chamber recitals, including in its first year Nicola Benedetti (now a Patron of the Festival alongside Dame Sarah Connolly), to a full fortnight each May, encompassing music, walks and talks in beautiful venues throughout this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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​Photo Credit @ Robert Moore
Chromatica Orchestra
Classical music welcomes a vibrant new addition with Chromatica Orchestra. This collective of gifted young musicians aims to bring live orchestral music to life, working with emerging conductors for entire orchestral programmes and giving opportunities to school-age musicians across the country.
Tetbury Music Festival
The Tetbury Music Festival takes place during the first week of October and is a highlight of the Autumn calendar. The nights are drawing in and a week of fine music and meeting friends is the best way to embrace the season. Concerts range from early to classical to contemporary music, with lectures and interviews to share insight, understanding and new ways of appreciating the context in which these great works were written.
Masato Suzuki
A multifaceted musician, Masato Suzuki appears on the concert platform in the capacity of conductor, composer and keyboard player.
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Masato Suzuki is Principal Conductor of Bach Collegium Japan, Executive Producer of Chofu International Music Festival, Music Director at Ensemble Genesis and Associate Conductor & Creative Partner at Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra.
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Photo © Marco Borggreve
Cowbridge Music Festival
Cowbridge Music Festival was launched in 2010. It has since gained a place among the most exciting music festivals in Wales, offering classical music, jazz and folk at an international level for the community of Cowbridge and beyond.​ The festival aims to make great classical musical completely approachable, enjoyable and uplifting. Alongside the concerts runs an exciting and comprehensive outreach programme, which over the past decade has reached over 10,000 local pupils.
