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Cheltenham Music Festival 2012


The Cheltenham Music Festival is a huge summer celebration of live classical music with events ranging from free family workshops and young artists' projects, through to concerts from well-loved performers and the promotion of contemporary composers. The festival will take place from Wednesday 4th until Sunday 15th July 2012.

Line-up

The Festival Director is Meurig Bowen who has confirmed acts for 2012 will include Orchestra of the Music Makers, Nigel Kennedy and Steven Isserlis, I Fagiolini, Sarah Connolly and Savitri, Ivor Gurney, Fugata Quintet, She'koyokh, Milos and the Carducci Quartet, James Gilchrist, The Nash Ensemble, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Medieval, Melvyn Tan, Florilegium, Benjamin Grosvenor with the Escher Quartet, Ex Cathedra, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Percussions Claviers de Lyon, Steven Isserlis and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

The Festival has developed over sixty-eight years, and as well as orchestral, chamber, choral and solo music, the festival also boasts education and community projects, a series for young musicians and a lively Fringe, including dance, world music and more.

Tickets

Ticket prices vary depending upon event. To browse events and purchase tickets, click here.

Venues

Events take place in a variety of venues including the Town Hall, the Pittville Pump Rooms, various local churches, Tewkesbury Abbey and the Everyman Theatre.

More information will be here when available.

Official Festival Site