The Lammermuir Festival has carved out an enviable reputation for a distinctive and carefully curated programme of rare gems and fresh takes on popular works which attracts some of the world’s finest musicians to East Lothian each September.
Its range of historic venues and intimate surroundings heighten the atmosphere, offering audiences a richly immersive experience whether they be new to classical music or life-long fans.
Heading up this year’s distinguished line-up as the festival’s artist-in-residence is a truly outstanding young British talent, cellist Laura van der Heijden, appearing as both soloist and ensemble musician including alongside Maria Włoszczowska in Brahms’s Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with Royal Northern Sinfonia.
2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the birthday of Ravel and the centrepiece of the festival’s tribute to this great composer is found in Scottish Opera’s performance of his comedic L’heure espagnole paired with Walton’s witty The Bear.
The international dimension is strong with a starry appearances from Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano, French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, the Van Baerle Trio and the Dudok Quartet Amsterdam. The Philharmonia Orchestra is joined by Festival patron, phenomenal pianist Steven Osborne, I Fagiolini perform two masterpieces Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas and Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610, Bill Barclay’s Concert Theatre Works & Dunedin Consort present an epic staged production of Bach’s Markus Passion.
For young listeners Flock – Red Note Ensemble is a sonically and visually captivating musical performance, gently encouraging children to become involved and Carnival of the Animals with Roger McGough and NYCOS National Girls Choir is an introduction to this wonderful music for children, and a walk down memory lane for adults.
One of Scotland’s grandest house, Gosford, opens its doors for the festival for the first time. The imposing neo-classical mansion opens three rooms giving audiences a chance to explore the stunning interior while listening to an incredibly rare instrument the Claviorganum and finishing with a recorder recital from Tabea Debus in the beautiful Saloon.
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