RCMF
Romsey Chamber Music Festival
About
RCMF 2026
23 - 31 May
ELEMENTS
Dear friends,
Now that the final notes of this year’s Romsey Chamber Music Festival have faded, I wanted to thank you for being part of it.
It has been a real privilege to share this week of music with such a generous and enthusiastic audience. From the opening concert to the final performances, it was wonderful to see so many of you joining us across all of our venues and embracing such a wide variety of music, artists and ideas.
Looking back on the week, there are so many moments that will stay with me. The opening of the festival with Chaos and the Seasons in the Abbey, Rainer Crosett’s unforgettable late-night recital amongst the ruins of Netley Abbey, the warmth and imagination of our family concert, the remarkable performances from our Young Artists, and the opportunity to hear both much-loved masterpieces and music that was completely new to many listeners. It was also a particular pleasure to present the world premiere of a new string quartet by Robert Peate and to share the first performances of our new production of Winterreise. Both projects represented the kind of artistic ambition and creativity that we are proud to champion. One of the greatest pleasures of the festival is seeing audiences take a chance on something unfamiliar and leave having discovered a new piece, composer or performer.
What makes the festival special is not just the musicians on stage, but the community that gathers around it. The conversations before concerts, during intervals and afterwards, the familiar faces returning year after year alongside those joining us for the first time, all help create an atmosphere that makes the festival what it is. Thank you for your support, your enthusiasm and your willingness to come on this musical journey with us.
If you would like to join our circle of friends and patrons who so brilliantly support what we do in Romsey please visit https://www.romseychambermusic.com/support-us.
We hope to welcome you back soon - please do save the dates for next year:
RCMF27 1st - 6th June 2027
Laura Rickard
Artistic Director
About
Described by Classical Source as a "little gem" and hailed by Seen and Heard International as "remarkable", the Romsey Chamber Music Festival was founded in 2018 by violinist Laura Rickard. RCMF brings together some of the world's leading chamber musicians in concerts which highlight both well known and lesser known masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire. The Festival aims to make performances of the highest quality accessible to the widest audience and has a broad programme of educational work with local schools and is a hub partner with Hampshire Music Hub.
Contact
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Box Office
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