Tuesday 4th October 2011
Alnwick Castle Guest Hall 7.30 p.m.

YEVGENY SUDBIN - Piano

"Yevgeny Sudbin is already hailed as potentially one of the greatest pianists of the 21st century" Daily Telegraph

Yegveny played for us in 2006 at the beginning of his career. Since then, his rise to world dominance has been meteoric. Yevgeny says that he has happy memories of his visit to Alnwick in 2005,at the beginning of what proved to be a meteoric rise to world fame. We feel very fortunate that, within an unbelievably full schedule of tours, he has managed to fit in a return visit .

Saturday 5th November 2011
Alnwick Playhouse 7.30 p.m.

ELIAS STRING QUARTET

Imaginative, full-blooded playing and impeccable ensemble...triumphantly dramatic" Editor's choice - Classical FM Magazine

In 2010, BBC Music Magazine Jury named them as Newcomer of the Year and the Sunday Telegraph prophesied that this young quartet could be the next Amadeus.

Saturday 18th February 2012
Alnwick Castle Guest Hall 7.30 p.m.

MICHAEL COLLINS - Clarinet
MICHAEL MCHALE - Piano

"Technically impeccable and stylistically flexible ...with beautiful pianissimo playing" The Times

Michael Collins is indisputably one of the leading clarinettists of his generation - famed for his dazzling virtuosity and sensitive musicianship. He will be accompanied by the highly acclaimed pianist Michael McHale.

Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Alnwick Playhouse 7.30 p.m.

CRAIG OGDEN - Guitar
CLAIRE BRADSHAW -mezzo soprano

"Craig Ogden is brilliant & persuasive - a worthy successor to Julian Bream" BBC Music Magazine. "\Claire Bradshaw is one of the gems of this production" (Madame Butterfly)The Scotsman

Australian born Craig Ogden is one of the world's finest classical guitarists. His solo album (2011) for Classic FM went straight to Number 1. His wife, Claire Bradshaw, received superb reviews for all here roles with Scottish and Welsh National Opera.

Programme will include works by - Rodrigo, Albeniz, Schubert, Schumann, Britten and Barrios. It is an entertaining mix for voice and guitar, and ranges from folk song through lieder, to light popular.

Wednesday 18th April 2012
AlnwickPlayhouse7.30 p.m.

"...not only a brilliant musician, but also one who enjoys working with friends." Web site biography.

Since her success at the age of eighteen in the Salzburg International Mozart Competition Sarah has continued to receive world acclaim both as a soloist and as a sensitive chamber musician. She has invited four fellow artists to collaborate with her in this attractive programme.

Wednesday 9th May 2012
Alnwick Castle Guest Hall 7.30 p.m.

JOHN LILL - Piano

"Without a doubt one of the finest pianists in the world today." Web site biography.

John Lill is one of favourite pianists and we are delighted that he has agreed to make an early return visit. His career has taken him to over fifty countries and he has played with all the world's major orchestras. In 1977 he was awarded the OBE for his service to music.