United Kingdom Various, Five Beacons of Light: Youth Choral Worcs, Sonoro, Michael Higgins (piano), English Symphony Orchestra string quintet and percussion / Neil Ferris (conductor). Worcester Cathedral, 25.4.2026. (PC)
Paul Conway
John Andrews and Manchester Camerata shine a spotlight on some unjustly neglected British repertoire
United Kingdom One Damn Thing After Another – Owen, Gipps, Maconchy, Alwyn, Carwithen: Alex Mitchell (viola), Rachel Clegg (cor anglais), Alexandra Dariescu (piano), Manchester Camerata / John Andrews (conductor). Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, 15.3.2026. (PC)
The Huddersfield Choral Society celebrate their 190th anniversary with an impressive new work
United Kingdom Music Makers – Purcell, Arakelyan, Elgar: Dame Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano), Huddersfield Choral Society (director: Gregory Batsleer), Royal Northern Sinfonia / Ellie Slorach (conductor). Huddersfield Town Hall, Huddersfield, 14.3.2026. (PC)
The Bubblyjock Collective celebrate International Women’s Day in Glasgow
United Kingdom QUINES: Celebrating Scotland’s Women: The Bubblyjock Collective (Neil Sutcliffe [accordion], Rosie Lavery (soprano], Anna Michels [piano]). Ledger Recital Room, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow 6.3.2026. (PC)
Impressively versatile music making from the Sacconi Quartet for their 25th anniversary
United Kingdom Sacconi Quartet – 25th Anniversary Concert: Sacconi Quartet (Ben Hancox, Hannah Dawson [violins], Robin Ashwell [viola], Cara Berridge, [cello]). Wigmore Hall, London, 20.2.2026. (PC)
