With a programme exploring the theme of Music in Crisis, we are thrilled to share that the Berkshire Chamber Music Festival brings you four outstanding evening concerts with international musicians in beautiful venues throughout Berkshire, including Bradfield College.

Wednesday 3rd November 19:00 at St Marys Church, Sulhamstead

Solo works by JS Bach to include music from the Violin Partitas and the Cello Suites.

A stunning, hour-long programme which explores the solo works of JS Bach, repertoire which became familiar to most musicians during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 performed by soloists Tim Lowe, Abby Bowen and Poppy Beddoe.

Thursday 4th November 19:30 at Bradfield College Music Hall

Messiaen - Quatuor pour la fin du temps

Written in 1940 whilst Messiaen was a prisoner in a German Prisoner of War camp this piece demonstrates the power of music to bring peace and comfort even in the most extreme of circumstances.  

Friday 5th November 19:30 at St. Thomas' Church, Goring

Schumann – Fantasiestüke op.73

Messiaen - Quatuor pour la fin du temps

Written in 1940 whilst Messiaen was a prisoner in a German Prisoner of War camp this piece demonstrates the power of music to bring peace and comfort even in the most extreme of circumstances.

Saturday 6th November 19:30 at St. Mary's Church, Winkfield

Shostakovich - String Quartet no.8 in C Minor op.10

Brahms - Clarinet Quintet in B minor op.115

Two of the greatest chamber music works performed alongside one another. Both explore themes of mortality, love and chaos. Performed by world class professional musicians, this is a concert not to be missed.

Adult Ticket £20 / Children (Under 16) Free

Tickets are available on Ticketsource here

More details from the Festival website www.berkshirechambermusicfestival.com

Email: berkshirechambermusicfestival@gmail.com

Tel: 07753120341

Registered Charity Number: 1193457