Nottingham Chamber Music Festival

Nottingham Chamber Music Festival Nottingham's Chamber Music Festival. Nottingham becomes a place of musical adventure with concerts across the city. July 9 - 12, 2026

14/06/2026

On Thursday, July 9th we welcome the internationally-acclaimed harpist in a beautiful concert at . Eleanor enjoys a busy career and is an amazing advocate for the harp. She has done everything under the sun as a musician, from performing concertos from America to Australia, to sound spatialised ‘computer music’ in Shanghai, to recording for Naxos, Decca and Champs Hill Records. After our Festival, she will travel to Toronto, Canada in July 2026 for the World Harp Congress, where she will present her 'Lullabies for the Land' sheet music book. This project has raised over £2000 for the Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund and the Middle East Children’s Alliance.

Eleanor is also a gifted composer and producer, and she enjoys collaborating with other artists, including the visual artist Lucy Cade, with whom she co-created the 2022 art installation Disrupted Icons, The Maternal Gaze.

Watching a concert with Eleanor perform is a truly special event. On July 9th, she will be performing with her chamber music partner-in-crime, flutist Lisa Nelsen, as one half of the .

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13/06/2026

At our opening concert on July 9, we are excited to have join . Lisa is internationally recognised for her versatility as a flute soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, educator, ensemble coach and mentor. She made her London debut at the South Bank Centre and has performed as soloist on many occasions. Lisa is a highly respected and in demand educator, having given masterclasses in Norway, Finland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA as well as in England. Lisa is proud to represent Yamaha flutes. Having grown up on a pig farm in Western Canada with professional singers for parents, Lisa now enjoys a life of music, travels and great people!

She will be performing at with her chamber music group the .

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12/06/2026

NCMF welcomes renowned contemporary violinist — described by The Strad as a “new music wizard” — for a special Salon‑style concert at the Grade II* listed The People's Hall Nottingham on July 11th.

You might remember Darragh from his NCMF appearance five years ago with the Fidelio Trio. A boundary-hopping musician, he’s equally at home as a soloist with orchestras, leading ensembles, or performing on period instruments. Now he returns with his solo programme Exploding Stars — a set where one violin becomes an entire universe. The concert features music by Philip Glass, Georg Philipp Telemann, and more, plus a special work for violin by Errollyn Wallen, Master of the King’s Music.

Tickets available at: https://nottchamberfest.com/events/peopleshall/

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Tunnel Vision: Vivaldi Four SeasonsJuly 12th - For our final concert of NCMF26, we invite you into one of...
10/06/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Tunnel Vision: Vivaldi Four Seasons

July 12th - For our final concert of NCMF26, we invite you into one of Nottingham’s extraordinary spaces: the Victorian-era Park Tunnel, carved in 1855 as a grand passageway to the Park Estate. In this atmospheric cavern, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons comes to life, with nature as part of the performance. These dazzling violin concertos are performed with virtuosity by our incredible ensemble of Festival Musicians. It’s a joyful finale to the summer weekend!

Presented in association with the Nottingham Park Residents Association supporting their campaign to enhance the wildlife and biodiversity of the Park Estate.

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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: The People's Hall: Music for ViolinJuly 11th - NCMF welcomes renowned contemporary violinist Darragh Morg...
09/06/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: The People's Hall: Music for Violin

July 11th - NCMF welcomes renowned contemporary violinist Darragh Morgan — described by The Strad as a “New Music wizard” — for a special Salon style concert at the Grade II* listed The People’s Hall on Heathcoat Street. Back in the 18th century, Salon concerts were intimate gatherings where people heard live music up close. This concert brings that vibe into the present: part low fi, part hi fi, and all-immersive. And if you haven’t been to the People’s Hall before, you’re in for a treat, with an exclusive tour around the building before the concert.

Book now: nottchamberfest.com/events/peopleshall/

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Nottingham Young Musicians ShowcaseJuly 11th - Nottingham Contemporary hosts our Miniature concerts, feat...
08/06/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Nottingham Young Musicians Showcase

July 11th - Nottingham Contemporary hosts our Miniature concerts, featuring musicians from the Nottingham Young Musician of the Year competition. Visit the galleries to hear these extraordinary young artists for a musical adventure on your Saturday afternoon.

Book now: nottchamberfest.com/events/nymy/

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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Family Concert, BabyGigs: The Great Shuffle ShowJuly 11th - Join BabyGigs for a fun family concert create...
07/06/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Family Concert, BabyGigs: The Great Shuffle Show

July 11th - Join BabyGigs for a fun family concert created especially for children, with a special twist at St Peter's Church, Nottingham! Have you ever wanted to be in control of a show? Now’s your chance! 10 playing cards, 10 pieces of music and 10 puppets….YOU decide what comes next.

Musicians and story-telling combine in this brilliant, funny performance created in collaboration with Ricardo Insua-Cao’s Puppet Hinge Theatre. Designed especially for 0 to 7-year-olds and their grown-ups, expect captivating classical music, spell-binding puppetry and imaginative audience interaction.

Book now: nottchamberfest.com/events/babygigs/

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Marcus Farnsworth July 10th - We’re pleased to introduce the baritone Marcus Farnsworth, who is one of t...
06/06/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Marcus Farnsworth

July 10th - We’re pleased to introduce the baritone Marcus Farnsworth, who is one of the wonderful artists performing at . Many of you will already know Marcus as Director of the Southwell Music Festival, and we are excited that he will perform alongside the Villiers Quartet in a concert of Caroline Shaw’s “By & By” for voice and string quartet on July 10th at St Mary's Church, Nottingham.

Marcus performs in opera, concert and recital around the world. He has appeared as a principal artist with opera companies in the UK and abroad including English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, Bergen National Opera, and Teatro Real Madrid. Equally at home on the concert platform, Marcus has performed and recorded extensively with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Gabrieli Consort, and Aurora Orchestra. He is also a keen recitalist and an advocate for new music. He has given recitals at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, La Monnaie, the Oxford International Song Festival, and the Wigmore Hall.

It’s a joy to spotlight local Nottingham talent, especially as Marcus lives in Southwell with his family. He is a keen cook and consumer of food, and enjoys cycling and hiking, both of which are good for working off all that food!

Book now: nottchamberfest.com/events/villiers-quartet-marcus-farnsworth/

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