Benslow Music Courses and Concerts

Benslow Music inspires lifelong learning for all ages through residential, day and online music courses, and a series of chamber concerts at its beautiful purpose-built campus in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

COVID-19 Update: Opening Our Doors

COVID-19 Update: Opening Our Doors: In light of current information on the roadmap out of lockdown in England released by the UK Government on 22 February, we are delighted to be planning for a resumption of residential courses at Benslow Music from Monday 17 May 2021.

"The Benslow Bubble": At our heart is a passion for sharing the love of music for all ages in a fun and supportive community environment.

Courses

Courses: Whether your musical taste is for classical, jazz, popular, or folk, we have a day, residential or online music course to suit you - book now!

Concerts

Concerts: Throughout the year Benslow Music hosts a series of concerts across many genres including classical, early, folk and jazz.

Video Library

Video Library: Like to watch again? Explore our library of on-demand performances.

Events

Events: From talks, quizzes, Young Composers Competition to workshops, we have something for you...

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Membership

Membership: Members of Benslow Music enjoy a special relationship with us and gain many privileges in return for an annual or lifetime subscription.

The Buzz

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Young Composers Competition

Young Composers Competition: Compose new music for professional musicians and work with Judith Weir.

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*ONLINE* Three’s Company: Introducing the Piano Trio

*ONLINE* Three’s Company: Introducing the Piano Trio: Friday 12, 26 February, 12, 26 March 2021, 1pm
A lunchtime talk series by Dr Katy Hamilton
Series Ticket £35 (£10 per talk)

James Risdon (recorders) and Trevor Hughes (piano) *LIVESTREAM*

James Risdon (recorders) and Trevor Hughes (piano) *LIVESTREAM*: Monday 15 March 2021, 15.00 GMT
Livestream Tickets £10 (free entry for 8-25 year olds is supported by the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust)

The Askew Sisters with Laurel Swift *LIVESTREAM*

The Askew Sisters with Laurel Swift *LIVESTREAM*: Wednesday 17 March 2021, 20.00 GMT
Livestream Tickets £10

Learn to Love your Teaching

Learn to Love your Teaching: An online colloquium on Thursday 18 March 2021 to support freelance musicians to strengthen and diversify their skills.

Enigma14 *LIVESTREAM*

Enigma14 *LIVESTREAM*: Thursday 18 March 2021, 20.00 GMT
Livestream Tickets £10 (free entry for 8-25 year olds is supported by the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust)

Peter Bussereau (violin) and Paul Turner (piano) *LIVESTREAM*

Peter Bussereau (violin) and Paul Turner (piano) *LIVESTREAM*: Monday 29 March 2021, 20.00 BST
Livestream Tickets £10 (free entry for 8-25 year olds is supported by the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust)

Paul Turner (piano) *LIVESTREAM*

Paul Turner (piano) *LIVESTREAM*: Wednesday 31 March 2021, 20.00 BST
Livestream Tickets £10

Tedesca String Quartet *LIVESTREAM*

Tedesca String Quartet *LIVESTREAM*: Saturday 10 April 2021, 19.00 BST
Livestream Tickets £10 (free entry for 8-25 year olds is supported by the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust)

Tatcho Drom (world music) *LIVESTREAM*

Tatcho Drom (world music) *LIVESTREAM*: Friday 16 April 2021, 20.00 BST
Livestream Tickets £10

Allegri String Quartet *LIVESTREAM*

Allegri String Quartet *LIVESTREAM*: Saturday 24 April 2021, 20.00 BST
Livestream Tickets £10 (free entry for 8-25 year olds is supported by the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust)