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 for you!

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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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)

LuteFest 2: Alison Crum (viols) and Roy Marks (lute) *LIVESTREAM*

LuteFest 2: Alison Crum (viols) and Roy Marks (lute) *LIVESTREAM*: Monday 26 April 2021, 20.00 BST
Livestream Tickets £10

LuteFest 3: Lynda Sayce (lutes) *LIVESTREAM*

LuteFest 3: Lynda Sayce (lutes) *LIVESTREAM*: Thursday 29 April 2021, 20.00 BST
Livestream Tickets £10

Young Artist Platform: Karolina Kubalkova (piano) *LIVESTREAM*

Young Artist Platform: Karolina Kubalkova (piano) *LIVESTREAM*: Thursday 6 May 2021, 20.00 BST
Livestream Tickets £10

Bridget Kerrison (soprano), Tom Caldecote (clarinet) and Trevor Hughes (piano) *LIVESTREAM*

Bridget Kerrison (soprano), Tom Caldecote (clarinet) and Trevor Hughes (piano) *LIVESTREAM*: Monday 10 May 2021, 15.00 BST
Livestream Tickets £10

Smörgåsballad – Songs and Tales from the Land of the Midnight Sun *PLUS LIVESTREAM*

Smörgåsballad – Songs and Tales from the Land of the Midnight Sun *PLUS LIVESTREAM*: Wednesday 19 May 2021, 20.00 BST
Tickets £20 (FREE entry for under 27s)
Pre-Concert Dining £25
Livestream Tickets £10 (FREE virtual tickets for under 27s)

Ilario Ferrari Trio *PLUS LIVESTREAM*

Ilario Ferrari Trio *PLUS LIVESTREAM*: Thursday 20 May 2021, 20.00 BST
Tickets £20 (FREE entry for under 27s)
Pre-Concert Dining £25
Livestream Tickets £10 (FREE virtual tickets for under 27s)

Bingham String Quartet *PLUS LIVESTREAM*

Bingham String Quartet *PLUS LIVESTREAM*: Friday 28 May 2021, 20.00 BST
Tickets £20 (FREE entry for under 27s is supported by the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust)
Pre-Concert Dining £25
Livestream Tickets £10 (FREE virtual tickets for under 27s)