Festival President
Debbie Wiseman OBE
One of the UK’s most successful female music ambassadors, Debbie is in demand as a composer and conductor……. Read more
Festival Artistic Director
Philip Dukes – Viola
Philip Dukes is recognised as one of the world’s leading viola players…….Read more
Composer-in-Association
David Bednall
David has been invited to compose a Sonata for viola and piano (RVW in memoriam) to have its world premiere at the festival……Read more
Artists
James Gilchrist – Tenor
At the age of eight I came home from school one day and informed my parents that I was now in the local church choir……...Read More
Jack Liebeck – Violin
“His playing is virtually flawless in its technical ease, scintillating articulateness and purity of tone.” (Gramophone)………..Read more
Rita Manning – Violin
Rita studied at the Royal Academy of Music and in Frieburg, Germany. On her return to London she was awarded the ‘Young Artist’s Platform Award’…..Read more
Hannah Dawson – Violin
Hannah was very fortunate to be born into a house full of music. At that time, her mother was a violinist in the LPO….Read more
Robin Ashwell – Viola
Robin is well known as the viola player of the Sacconi Quartet, one of the UK’s finest string quartets. With the Quartet, he made his Wigmore Hall debut …..Read More
Cara Berridge – Cello
Playing in the Sacconi Quartet takes up most of Cara’s life, rehearsing, performing, writing emails etc!…..Read More
Justin Pearson – Cello
Justin is one of London’s busiest and most versatile musicians. He is principal cellist and artistic director of The National Symphony Orchestra (UK), guest principal…….Read More
Chris Laurence – Double Bass
Chris Laurence was born in London and studied at the Guildhall School of Music. He has maintained a dual career in both jazz and classical music….Read More
Anna Tilbrook – Piano
Anna is one of Britain’s most exciting pianists, with a considerable reputation in song recitals and chamber music. She made her debut at the Wigmore Hall…….Read more
Paul Turner – Piano
“A wise and sensitive pianist” (Gower Festival).
“…superbly partnered by Paul Turner’s sensitive and alert accompaniments…that sixth sense of timing which is the true accompanist’s particular gift” (Eastern Daily Press)… …Read more
Richard Morrison – Music Critic
Richard is the chief music critic and chief cultural writer of The Times. He has worked in journalism since……….Read More
Brett Russell – Chef Patron
Tierra & Mar Restaurant, UK Chef Patron……..Read More
Vivien Lloyd – Author and Tutor
Vivien Lloyd is an inspirational preserves tutor, author, preserver and baker who encourages novices and artisans to refine their skills, instilling passion for genuinely top quality products……. Read more