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Classical music from across the ages dominates the programme,
with a delicious blend of folk, contemporary, poetry, roundtable

discussion, masterclasses and song.

Angus Smith, artistic director, said: ‘We have wonderful

performers coming to the Festival this year, many of whom are
old friends, but with others who are visiting for the first time. More
than ever, we are committed to giving a platform to brilliant young
musicians in the early stages of their professional careers, and to
providing lots of family friendly events, so that all generations

have a chance to enjoy a great range of fabulous music together
under one roof.’

Roderick Williams (Photo: Benjaming Ealovega)
Baritone Roderick Williams, accompanied by pianist Susie Allan,
open the festival on Friday 22 July at 7.30pm with a beautiful

programme of British song celebrating nature and the 150th
anniversary of the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams and featuring
songs by Gurney, Butterworth and RVW’s own Songs of Travel.

Mirroring RVW’s commitment to young musicians, Music at
Paxton has jointly commissioned a set of songs with Thaxted