International stars of classical music help iconic Harrogate arts charity celebrate 60th anniversary
Tickets have gone on sale for next year's Harrogate International Sunday Series of five outstanding classical music concerts.
The Harrogate International Sunday Series returns early next year with an exciting new programme of concerts featuring some of the best young talent in classical music, as Harrogate International Festivals celebrates its 60th anniversary.
The latest run of five Sunday coffee morning concerts Harrogate’s historic Old Swan Hotel, which will run from January to April 2026, feature Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral and pianist Kasparas Mikužis, “trumpeter extraordinaire” Matilda Lloyd, British clarinettist Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson and Japanese-born pianist Kumi Matsuo, inspirational pianist Nicholas McCarthy, and Dutch cellist Anastasia Feruleva alongside pianist Frank van de Laar.
Sharon Canavar, Chief Executive of Harrogate International Festivals, which was established in 1966, said: “We’re delighted to brings some of the world’s most talented classical and chamber musicians to Yorkshire.
“With 2026 being the Festivals’ 60th anniversary it makes this year’s series even more special."
Opening the 2026 season on Sunday, January 18 will be award-winning Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral and Lithuanian-born pianist Kasparas Mikužis, named as a ‘Rising Star’ by Classic FM, performing works by Mozart, Debussy, Franck and Villa-Lobos.
On Sunday, February 8, Matilda Lloyd will join the acclaimed Goldmund Quartet on the Old Swan stage to recreate the atmosphere of a 19th-century musical salon guiding the audience on a journey through the brilliance of Bach, the elegance of Haydn and dynamism of Gershwin.
Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson, a rising star on the clarinet, and award-winning solo and collaborative pianist, Kumi Matsuo, will perform together on March 1.
One of the world’s most inspirational pianists, Nicholas McCarthy, who was born without his right hand, will perform on March 29, playing a compelling programme of music written exclusively for the left hand.
Bringing the 2026 programme to a close on April 19 with a grand finale is Dutch cellist Anastasia Feruleva and pianist Frank van de Laar who will perform Mendelssohn, Schubert, Chopin and Piazzolla.
A discount of 10% is available to those booking a series subscription for all five concerts.
For tickets, call 01423 562 303 or visit: https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/festival/sunday-series/