2026 Concert Season
Howdenshire Music's 2026 series runs from April to November. Come along to one of our friendly concerts and enjoy some of the world's finest musicians performing inspirational music right on your doorstep. We look forward to welcoming you!
All concerts are free to attend, with retiring donations in aid of the concert series hugely appreciated.
Booking for lunchtime concerts is optional but recommended. Booking for gala events is strongly recommended to secure your place, as these events often reach capacity.
You can also join our email mailing list to receive regular updates and information about all upcoming Howdenshire Music concerts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday 17 September 2026, 1pm
Lunchtime Concert: Bethan Terry (soprano) & Francesca Lauri (piano)*
Bethan Terry is a lyric coloratura soprano, praised for her honest and captivating performances. A prize-winner of the Leach Award, she has also been a finalist or semi-finalist in the Royal Over-Seas League Singers Prize, Hurn Court Singer of the Year and Somerset Song Prize. Bethan has performed at Wigmore Hall and Paris's Salle Cortot, as well as at Opera Holland Park. She was a Leeds Lieder Young Artist and has appeared on BBC Radio 3.
Francesca Lauri is a collaborative pianist specialising in the vocal repertoire of song and opera. She won the Accompanist prizes at the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards and the 2024 Royal Over-Seas League. Francesca has been a young artist with the Oxford Song, Wigmore French Song Exchange, Leeds Lieder, Britten Pears and Samling Institute. She recently performed at the Aldeburgh Festival with Nicky Spence.
Bridge Love went a-riding
Bridge Go not, happy day
Wolf Mignon (Kennst du das Land)
Duparc L'invitation au voyage
Duparc Extase
Poulenc Les chemins de l'amour
Chaminade L'été
Massenet Je suis encore tout étourdie (from Manon)
Puccini Quando m'en vo (from La bohème)
Verdi Saper vorreste (from Un ballo in maschera)
Trad., arr. Edward Picton-Turbervill Oh, the oak and the ash
Queen Love of my life
Britten Calypso (from Cabaret Songs)
Flanders & Swann A word on my ear
*Change to the previously advertised performers
Saturday 10 October 2026, 2.30pm
Gala Afternoon Concert: The Brodsky Quartet (string quartet)
"One of the world's greatest string quartets" – Bachtrack
"The players gave unstintingly of their passion and energies, playing with a spirit so transformational you felt they were actually improving the world"
– The Strad
Since its formation in 1972 the Brodsky Quartet has performed over 3000 concerts on the major stages of the world and released more than 60 recordings. A natural curiosity and insatiable desire to explore has propelled the group in many artistic directions and continues to ensure them not only a place at the very forefront of the international chamber music scene but also a rich and varied musical existence. Their energy and craftsmanship have attracted numerous awards and accolades worldwide.
Karen Tanaka At the grave of Beethoven
Beethoven String Quartet in D major, Op. 18 No. 3
Interval - refreshments available
Dvořák String Quartet No. 12 in F major, Op. 96 "American"
Thursday 22 October 2026, 1pm
Lunchtime Concert: Daniel Lebhardt (piano)
"Power, poetry and formidable technique" – The New York Times
Award-winning Hungarian pianist Daniel Lebhardt performs across the world. He has recently released a Schubert album on NAXOS and recorded music by Bartók for Decca.
Daniel recently performed Liszt’s Totentanz with Konzerthausorchester Berlin and Mozart's Concerto in C K.467 at the Royal Festival Hall with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also performed Beethoven with the Hallé Orchestra, Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto with the National Philharmonic of Ukraine, and debuted at Barbican Hall and Birmingham Symphony Hall as soloist.
Tchaikovsky Autumn Song - October (from The Seasons)
Beethoven Sonata No. 17 in D minor "Tempest"
Liszt Nuages gris
Liszt Two Legends
Thursday 19 November 2026, 1pm
Lunchtime Concert: Sarah Williamson (clarinet) & Sam Haywood (piano)
"A superb player" – The Independent on Sarah Williamson
"Passionate flair and sparkling clarity" – New York Times on Sam Haywood
Sarah Williamson is renowned as a virtuoso clarinettist, achieving international fame after her success in the BBC Young Musician Competition 2002, first as Woodwind Division winner, then as Concerto Finalist. Sarah has performed at New York's Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Berlin Concerthaus and NHK Hall, Japan. As well as frequent recital appearances, she has performed and toured extensively with orchestras including the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic.
Sam Haywood has performed in many of the world’s major concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Tonhalle in Zürich. Private audiences have included Princess Diana, David Attenborough and the then Vice-Presidents Biden and Xi. Sam embraces a wide spectrum of the piano repertoire and is equally at home as soloist and chamber musician. His highly acclaimed duo with violinist Joshua Bell toured all over the world for over a decade and he has also performed on many occasions with cellist Steven Isserlis.
Finzi Five Bagatelles
Weber Grand Duo Concertante
Brahms Sonata in F minor for Clarinet & Piano, Op. 120 No. 1
Gershwin I Got Rhythm
PAST EVENTS
Thursday 23 April 2026, 1pm
Lunchtime Concert: Emanuil Ivanov (piano)
Winner of the Busoni International Piano Competition
Bulgarian pianist Emanuil Ivanov attracted international attention after winning First Prize at the 2019 Busoni International Piano Competition – following in the footsteps of legendary pianists such as Martha Argerich, Maurizio Pollini and Krystian Zimerman. This achievement was followed by critically acclaimed performances and tours in Japan, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, South Africa, the USA, the UK and Poland, with debuts at venues including London's Wigmore Hall, New York's Carnegie Hall and Munich’s Herkulessaal.
Mozart Sonata in C major, K.330
Debussy Préludes Book 1, Nos. 8-12
La fille aux cheveux de lin (The girl with the flaxen hair)
La sérénade interrompue (Interrupted serenade)
La cathédrale engloutie (The submerged cathedral)
La danse de Puck (Puck's dance)
Minstrels
Gershwin Three Preludes
Kapustin Preludes Op. 53 Nos. 20-24
Thursday 21 May 2026, 1pm
Lunchtime Concert: Hannah Lewis (cello) & Neil Crossland (piano)
Hannah Lewis is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music. She performs extensively in recital throughout the UK, both as soloist and in ensemble. Hannah has always had a special passion for chamber music and is a member of the Cygnus Trio, with whom she has performed throughout Europe and received coaching from esteemed musicians including Raphael Wallfisch and Alfred Brendel.
Neil Crossland studied at the Royal College of Music, where he earned top prizes in piano and composition. He has performed at many of the UK's leading venues such as the Barbican, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Wigmore Hall. As a composer, Neil is known for his original but accessible style.
Schubert Sonata in A minor, D. 821 "Arpeggione"
Neil Crossland Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 68
Saturday 6 June 2026, 7pm
Gala Evening Concert: Martin Roscoe (piano)
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"Tremendous panache and musical sensitivity" – BBC Music Magazine
During his illustrious career, Martin Roscoe has become one of the UK’s most loved and respected pianists. With his extensive repertoire, consummate musicianship and immediate connection with audiences, he is in great demand as a concerto soloist, chamber musician and recitalist.
Martin appears regularly at Wigmore Hall and has long-standing associations with many of the UK’s leading orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic and BBC Scottish Symphony. A prolific recording artist, Martin has a distinguished discography and is one of the most broadcast pianists on BBC radio.
Mozart Fantasy in D minor K. 397
Schumann Novelette in F sharp minor, Op.21 No. 8
Beethoven Sonata in A flat Op. 110
Interval
Chopin Barcarolle Op. 60
John Ireland An Island Spell
Ireland Amberley Wild Brooks
Debussy Reflets dans l'eau
Liszt La lugubre gondola, No. 2
Liszt Legend No. 2 "St. Francis of Paola Walking On The Waters"
Thursday 18 June 2026, 1pm
Lunchtime Concert: Rob Burton (saxophone) & Mark Rogers (piano)
British saxophonist Rob Burton won the Woodwind Final of BBC Young Musician 2018 and went on to secure a place in the Grand Final, where he performed as concerto soloist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Highlights since then include appearances with some of the UK’s leading orchestras including Britten Sinfonia and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Featured as one of Classic FM’s “Stars of Tomorrow”, he has performed at many prestigious venues such as Wigmore Hall, St. John’s Smith Square, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
American pianist Mark Rogers studied at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was awarded the first prize in Art Song accompaniment, and at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. A former Young Artist at Leeds Lieder Festival and the Ludlow English Song Weekend, Mark has also performed at the Scottish Parliament, the Malmö Radhuset, and given a series of recitals at Atelier Ferrandou in the south of France with cellist Kristian Chojecki.
Ravel Sonatine (arranged for saxophone & piano)
Poulenc Oboe Sonata (arranged for saxophone & piano)
Piazzolla Histoire du Tango
Thursday 16 July 2026, 1pm
Lunchtime Concert: Katy Smith (violin), Amy Butler (piano) & Graziana Presicce (piano)
This special concert featured works performed with Elgar's own violin bow
Violinist Katy Smith is a graduate of the Royal College of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music, and was a strings finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year. Katy has a deep passion for the development of the violin bow and its impact on her interpretation of different repertoire. In 2024, Katy gave a performance of Elgar’s Violin Concerto with the Hertfordshire Philharmonia Orchestra, using Elgar’s own bow, which she will also be using for this concert.
Pianist Amy Butler studied with British concert pianist Martin Roscoe and gained a first class degree from the University of Oxford. A keen chamber musician, she performs across the UK and abroad with various artists, including violinist Katy Smith and pianist Graziana Presicce.
Pianist Graziana Presicce holds a PhD in Music Performance from the University of Hull. Recent performance highlights include an appearance as soloist with the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra, and the recorded premiere of works by the Hull-born composer Ethel Leginska, alongside baritone Lee Tsang, featured on BBC Radio 3.
Elgar Cockaigne Overture "In London Town" (arr. piano four hands)
Elgar Chanson de matin
Elgar La capricieuse
Elgar Minuet from Beau Brummel (arr. piano four hands)
Elgar Sonata for Violin and Piano in E minor, Op. 82
Supported by the Elgar Society
Sunday 2 August 2026, 2pm
Afternoon Concert: Grace Marwood (violin) & Amy Butler (piano)
Howdenshire Music was delighted to present violinist Grace Marwood in concert as part of our 'Nurturing Talent' programme for emerging young artists.
Howdenshire-born Grace Marwood was a chorister at Howden Minster and attended the Royal Northern College of Music Junior Department. Her orchestral experience includes the National Children’s Orchestra, National Youth String Orchestra, and the Hallé Youth Orchestra, performing at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall and taking part in a side-by-side performance of Holst’s The Planets with the professionals of the Hallé Orchestra.
Following her recent degree in Music at Durham University, where she was leader of the Bailey Chamber Orchestra, Grace will take up her place at the Royal Northern College of Music in September for a Master's in Violin Performance.
Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1
Ponce Estrellita
Kreisler Three Old Viennese Dances
- Liebesfreud
- Liebesleid
- Schön Rosmarin
Thursday 20 August 2026, 1pm
Lunchtime Concert: Arie Dakesian (classical guitar)
Supported by the Tillett Trust
Born in Lebanon to an Armenian family, Arie Dakesian grew up performing a wide variety of classical repertoire as well as much Armenian and Eastern folk music.
In 2020 Arie began studying at the Royal College of Music in London, supported by the Julian Bream Trust. Arie is also a grant holder of the Royal Philharmonic Society, the International Guitar Foundation, the Kathleen Trust and the Wolfson Foundation. He has worked with leading classical guitarists such as Xuefei Yang, Laura Snowden and Sean Shibe and performed at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Kings Place and Wigmore Hall.
Regino Sáinz de la Maza Rondeña
Khachatur Avetisyan (arr. Arie Dakesian) A Folk Prologue
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco Caprichos de Goya XVIII: El sueño de la razón produce monstruos
Francisco Tárrega Variations on Paganini's 'Carnival of Venice'
Arie Dakesian Mediterrations
Sibelius Etude in A minor Op. 76 No. 2
Astor Piazzolla Four Seasons of Buenos Aires