Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival at Wigmore Hall – January 2027
On Sunday 10 January 2027 at 7.30pm, the Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival presents a landmark evening at Wigmore Hall, featuring the world première of Mark Simpson’s new violin duo, performed by Anthony Marwood and Alexi Kenney. The programme also includes Thomas Adès’s Clarinet Quintet Alchymia — written for and premiered by Simpson in 2021 — and Brahms’s Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34. Festival co-Artistic Directors Marwood and Richard Lester are joined by pianist Alasdair Beatson, violist Yura Lee, and Simpson himself on basset clarinet. Friends and Patrons of the Festival get priority booking from 28 September, ahead of general release on 29 September.
Thank You for Coming to the 2026 Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival
It was so wonderful to see so many at the 2026 Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival! A huge thank you to all those that came to join us (well done for managing in the heat!), and to the artists who - despite very warm conditions indeed for the duration of their rehearsals...
Peasmarsh Festival featured in Rye News
The 2026 Festival takes place between 25 and 28 June with our customary combination of world class musicians, stunning venues in Peasmarsh and in Rye and, we hope, beautiful midsummer weather! The Festival includes nine performances across four days including an...
Steven Mackey – The Ancestors: ballet in eight tableaux (world premiere)
As longstanding supporters of the Festival will know, new music and commissions have always held an important place in Anthony and Richard’s rich festival programming.
World Premiere at the Wigmore Hall
As longstanding supporters of the Festival will know, new music and commissions have always held an important place in Anthony and Richard’s rich festival programming.
Festival countdown – Two months to go!
Two months to go until this year’s Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival, 27-30 June 2024. So go online book your tickets soon!
Programme announced for Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival 2024
We’re delighted to announce the programme for the 2024 Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival, running from Thursday 27 – Sunday 30 June. As ever, Anthony and Richard have put together some wonderful concerts, and we have a superlative group of guest artists joining us.
Peasmarsh 2023 – A Glorious 25th Anniversary!
Thank you everybody who came to join us this summer to celebrate our 25th anniversary. What a glorious Festival it was! Save the dates for next year (27-30 June 2024)!
Rehearsals begin for the 2023 Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival!
The 25th Anniversary Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival is off to a flying start with @AntMarwood, @rich_rdlester and @BrittenSinfonia!
Peasmarsh Festival 2023 – General booking now open!
General booking now open for the Peasmarsh Chamber Music Festival this summer (22-25 June 2023).
Peasmarsh Festival 2023 – Full Festival programme announced!
Explore our fantastic 25th anniversary festival programme and join us in Peasmarsh this summer (22-25 June 2023)!
Peasmarsh Festival 2023 – Guest Artists
We are delighted to announce our wonderful 25th Anniversary Festival guest artists. Join us this summer (22-25 June 2023)!
Peasmarsh Festival 2022 – General booking now open!
Explore our fantastic 2022 programme. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
29 October 2020 (7.30pm): Streamed live from the Wigmore Hall – Gould Piano Trio
Gould Piano Trio – Lucy Gould (violin), Richard Lester (cello), and Benjamin Frith (piano) in a programme of Mozart, Clarke and Ravel.
Tonight : Streamed live from the Wigmore Hall – IMS Prussia Cove (1 Oct – 7.30pm)
IMS Prussia Cove
Benjamin, Mendelssohn and Mozart
Artists – Anthony Marwood violin, Mathilde Milwidsky violin, Timothy Ridout viola, Eivind Ringstad viola, Rebecca Gilliver cello, Sinéad O’Halloran cello, Mishka Rushdie Momen piano