On Saturday, October 10, 2026, a capacity audience gathered at the Olivier Hall within St Edward’s School for a landmark event of the opening weekend of the Oxford International Song Festival: a deeply visceral, masterclass performance of Franz Schubert’s 1827 monumental song cycle, Winterreise (D. 911). The recital marked the festival debut of legendary German … Read more
Executive Overview On October 9, 2026, the historic Marble Hall of Hatfield House played host to one of the most intellectually stimulating and technically demanding piano recitals of the current concert season. The second day of the prestigious Hatfield House Music Festival opened with a mesmerizing performance by American pianist Seth Schultheis. Currently based in … Read more
Executive Overview On October 9, 2026, the historic Marble Hall of Hatfield House played host to one of the most intellectually stimulating and technically demanding piano recitals of the season. Featuring American-born, London-based virtuoso Seth Schultheis—the reigning First Prize and Chamber Music Special Prize winner of the 2025 Telekom Beethoven Competition in Bonn—the morning concert … Read more
The stately Marble Hall of Hatfield House provided a majestic and resonant backdrop for one of the most compelling piano recitals of the season. On October 9, 2026, the Hatfield House Music Festival welcomed Seth Schultheis, a fast-rising American pianist based in London, for a morning performance that challenged conventional recital programming. Schultheis, who currently … Read more
Executive Overview The historic Marble Hall at Hatfield House provided an acoustic and visual masterpiece of a backdrop for one of the most compelling chamber music concerts of the autumn calendar. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Hatfield House Music Festival welcomed an elite ensemble comprising virtuosos from the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. … Read more
On October 8, 2026, the majestic Marble Hall of Hatfield House served as the acoustic and historic backdrop for a masterclass in chamber music programming. Presented as part of the prestigious Hatfield House Music Festival, the concert featured elite musicians from the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House alongside emerging talents from the J & … Read more
Executive Overview The chamber music festival occupies a unique and vital niche in the contemporary classical landscape. By liberating musicians from the predictable repertoire of major symphony subscription series, boutique festivals allow for uncommon instrumental pairings, cross-generational mentorship, and the exploration of neglected or structurally unusual works. A masterclass in this philosophy unfolded on Thursday, … Read more
Executive Overview The historic Marble Hall of Hatfield House provided a breathtaking backdrop for a milestone cultural event as the Hatfield House Music Festival officially launched its 15th-anniversary season. Under the watchful gaze of the iconic "Rainbow Portrait" of Queen Elizabeth I, an assembled audience was treated to an immersive early-seventeenth-century sonic landscape titled "Music … Read more
Executive Overview Next year marks a profound milestone in the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom and the broader international classical music community: the centenary of the birth of John Joubert (1927–2019), Birmingham’s pre-eminent composer. Though born in Cape Town, South Africa, Joubert anchored his creative life firmly in the West Midlands, residing in the … Read more
Executive Overview As the classical music world steadily looks ahead to the cultural milestones of the coming years, the city of Birmingham is gearing up for a major landmark celebration. Next year marks the centenary of the birth of John Joubert (1927–2019), a composer whose profound artistic footprint shaped the musical identity of the British … Read more
