Patrons
Harry Christophers CBE
Dame Felicity Lott DBE, FRAM, FRCM
Sir John Peace, Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire
Founder and Artistic Director
Marcus Farnsworth MA, DipRAM, ARAM
A company registered in England and Wales and limited by guarantee: no. 8361306. Registered charity no: 1153135
What people are saying
"The performances were all outstanding. I doubt if you could hear anything any better anywhere. The programmes were varied and interesting."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:07:41+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1669/
"A good choice of excellent but unusual music in both concerts attended, and excellent standards of performance by both musicians and singers."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:10:41+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1671/
"Old Theatre Deli was absolutely spellbinding, intimate and of international quality. Haydn Creation in the Minster was amazing and of such high quality."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:11:06+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1672/
"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:36:29+01:00
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/a-community-event-of-an-astoundingly-high-standard/
"Excellent choice of programmes. It was very good to hear live performances from such talented young musicians. Particularly impressed by the way the Sung Eucharist was not so much a 'performance' as an integral part of the liturgy."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:11:27+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1673/
"The eyes of the musical world now need to be directed towards Southwell in August."
William Ruff
Nottingham Post
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:37:18+01:00
William Ruff
Nottingham Post
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/the-eyes-of-the-musical-world-now-need-to-be-directed-towards-southwell-in-august/
"Excellent contributions from relatively young, energetic committed professionals. Good choice theme(s) - worked well. State Chamber has intimacy and impact."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:12:21+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1674/
"...Southwell can already equal, even surpass, more established festivals."
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:37:56+01:00
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/southwell-can-already-equal-even-surpass-more-established-festivals/
"Exceptional! Many of the performances were beyond words. It was a privilege to be part of this inaugural festival. Well done to Marcus, the artistes and to the organising committee."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:12:47+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1675/
"The choir and orchestra were excellent. The soloists were inspirational and the interpretation of the music was masterful."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:49:49+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1650/
"Energetic! Good choice of madrigals and music generally. Young performers who enjoyed it as much as the audiences"
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:14:11+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1677/
"I must congratulate you on a faultless programme of events and of apparently seamless planning. I wish we'd been free to attend more events and will do so next year and all future years. Well done indeed!"
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:54:46+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1658/
"A very special and memorable weekend"
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T15:46:27+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1683/
"Some of the best chamber performances I've ever heard - I speak as an experienced classical recording engineer. Wonderfully varied programmes, avoiding some of the 'usual suspects'."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:55:20+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1659/
"The standard is extraordinarily high; the enthusiasm of the musicians completely infectious."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T15:50:49+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1684/
"Very polished, well performed and most enjoyable."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:56:41+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1660/
"Amazing, astounding, truly fabulous."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T15:51:16+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1685/
"The professionalism, energy and delight in playing together in a very well thought out programme, was evident. As sponsors we regard it as worth every penny - we are still in Seventh Heaven!!"
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:57:55+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/we-are-still-in-seventh-heaven/
"Best festival ever attended. Joyful atmosphere."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T15:51:51+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1686/
"The whole festival was simply outstanding and I enjoyed every minute of it! The programmes were so well thought out and the performers' enthusiasm and wonderful playing and singing were SUPERB."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:05:05+01:00
https://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1664/