Classical music festival returns for 2023

Classical music lovers have a lot to look forward to when The Hertfordshire Festival of Music returns to the county town in June.

The 8-day festival will see 11 events taking place between 9th and 16th June at All Saints Church, St.Andrew's Church, Hertford Museum, The Friends Meeting House and McMullens Brewery Yard.

There will also be extra community-based events taking place before and after the main festival period.

The festival will welcome Emma Johnson, one of the world’s finest clarinettists, as Principal Artist who will give a recital with pianist Gregory Drott.

There will also be a welcome return for ZRI, who will entertain music lovers with their innovative and exciting 'Cellar Sessions'. Guitarist Jack Hancher also returns with a solo recital of music inspired by art.

Pianist Katya Apekisheva performs one of the warhorses of art-inspired music in her first visit to HFoM and Festival newcomer, Litsa Tunnah, will share her passion for music and colour in a recital with pianist Daniel Grimwood.

Meanwhile, the Rossetti Ensemble, will perform music by David Matthews and our Festival Artistic Director, James Francis Brown.

There will also be performances by the Hertford Chamber Choir under the direction of Manvinder Rattan and joined by organist William Whitehead.

James Francis Brown, Festival Artistic Director, said: "Our festival celebrates live classical music in Hertfordshire with a rich and diverse programme of events and outreach projects, exploring the connection between music and art.

"We will bring together art and music enthusiasts through inspiring talks and creative musical programmes."

More information can be found on the Hertfordshire Festival of Music website, where tickets can also be booked.

The festival sponsors are Azets, Austin’s Funeral Directors, Network Homes, Queenswood School, McMullens and Longmores Solicitors.