Lake District Summer Music International Festival – 27 July to 9 August

Lake District Summer Music

International Festival – 27 July to 9 August

Lake District Summer Music

Welcome to Lake District Summer Music, our international arts festival based in the Southern Lake District with chamber music at its heart. Each year, LDSM hosts over 40 events in stunning, intimate venues in locations such as Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside, Grange-Over-Sands and Ulverston. Events feature internationally-acclaimed artists from the classical music field, concerts nurturing and showcasing emerging musical talent, unique artist collaborations, award-winning film screenings, world premieres including LDSM commissions, and large-scale choral works involving our excellent local societies.

Keeping abreast of changing tastes and trends, we explore new possibilities whether they be artistic or geographical. We strive to ensure our programme is as engaging and inclusive as possible.

The dates for this coming festival are 27 July - 9 August 2019. We look forward to welcoming you. Do come and say hello!

Forthcoming concerts

Bloomsbury String Quartet
2.30pm Thursday, 31 January

Ambleside Parish Centre

Patrons of Lake District Summer Music presents the Bloomsbury String Quartet.Formed in September 2017, the Bloomsbury String Quartet have quickly made their mark. In addition to winning the 2018 Stroud Green Festival's Ensemble Scheme, they are the Wigmore Hall/Open Academy Fellowship Ensemble...

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Mithras Piano Trio
2.30pm Thursday, 28 February

Ambleside Parish Church (St Mary's)

Patrons of Lake District Summer Music presents the Mithras Piano Trio.Following two remarkable Lake District Summer Music International Festival concerts in 2018, we are delighted to welcome the Mithras Piano Trio back to the Lakes. Festival goers enjoyed two very different programmes from the Trio...

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Freeman String Quartet
2.30pm Thursday, 28 March

Ambleside Parish Centre

Patrons of Lake District Summer Music presents the Freeman String Quartet.The Patrons of Lake District Summer Music are pleased to welcome the RNCM based Freeman String Quartet, which trains under members of the Elias Quartet. Their strong programme for this concert includes the Haydn Quartet in F...

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Festivo Winds
2.30pm Thursday, 25 April

Ambleside Parish Centre

Patrons of Lake District Summer Music presents Festivo Winds.We are thrilled that Festivo Winds will be joining us for the April Patrons Concert. The dynamic group of young musicians from around the world formed at the RNCM in December 2017. They are a strong group - each member has numerous...

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Festival Début Concert Series

Festival Début Concert Series

Follow the burgeoning careers of young soloists and ensembles spotlighted in our Festival Début Concert series. Masterclasses and dedicated coaching from our acclaimed Festival artists further reveal the infinite details of preparation behind every performance and widen horizons with the wisdom of experience.

Staying abreast of changing tastes and trends, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing vital performance opportunities at LDSM.

This exciting core element of the Festival is supported by the Patrons of LDSM, the Stephen Bell Charitable Trust and private donors.

 

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