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One of the joys of the Thaxted Festival is its wide-ranging repertoire - from Baroque brilliance and Romantic intensity to 20th-century innovation and contemporary voices.
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From intimate recitals in historic churches to grand-scale performances in concert halls and opera houses, there’s a classical festival for every taste.
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From intricate logistics to creative programming and community outreach, Thaxted Festival is powered by a team of dedicated people and a lot of passion.
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Classical music festivals have a long and fascinating history in the UK, evolving from formal gatherings of elite audiences to vibrant, inclusive celebrations of music enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
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Attending a festival is always exciting but as more of us look for ways to reduce our environmental impact, it’s worth thinking about how we travel to and from events.
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Whether you’re coming for an evening concert or spending the weekend soaking up symphonies, arias, and fresh country air, a bit of preparation goes a long way.
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It’s been a wonderful summer of music and events at Thaxted Festival 2025. Blessed with the warmest of weather on each weekend, we have enjoyed wonderful musicianship in glorious surroundings.
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A visit to Thaxted Festival is more than just a musical experience - it’s a chance to soak up the charm of one of Essex’s most beautiful historic towns.
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Thaxted Festival 2025 – Love and Loss: Music for Countertenor & Lute - 'An unforgettable recital: place, music and performance in perfect congruence.' Colin Clarke.
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In our fast-paced, screen-filled world, true relaxation can be hard to find. But step into a classical music festival, and something shifts - time slows down, your shoulders lower, your breath deepens.
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Whether you’re dipping a toe into live classical music for the first time or just unsure of the festival format, this guide is for you!
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Whether you're joining us for a single concert or planning a full weekend of live music and local charm, Thaxted Festival offers more than just performances - it’s a summer experience to savour!
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We believe that live music is for everyone. That’s why we’re especially excited to welcome families to a very special event this year that promises fun, fresh air, and fantastic music in a magical setting.
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Planning a visit to Thaxted Festival this summer? Why not extend your stay and explore beautiful East Anglia while you’re here?
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Thaxted Festival 2025 is set to be one of our most exciting seasons yet, bringing together world-class orchestras, spellbinding soloists, and unforgettable performances!
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Thaxted Festival has long been a platform for exceptional young musicians on the cusp of international acclaim. This year, we welcome three outstanding rising stars.
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Thaxted Festival isn’t just about music - it’s an immersive cultural experience that blends history, art, community, and exploration.
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Thaxted Festival is delighted to welcome Nicky Spence, one of the most exciting and celebrated tenors of our time, to the 2025 season.
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This year's funding enables us to extend Thaxted Festival's Education Projects across local primary and secondary schools.
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Attending Thaxted Festival 2025 is more than just a musical experience - it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the historic charm of North-West Essex.
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There’s no better place to immerse yourself in world-class music and historical charm than Thaxted Festival 2025.
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No, it’s not a futuristic AI model, but a view of how new equipment for our lighting rig above our staging should look from this summer’s season.
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We are delighted to announce a new partnership between Thaxted Festival and leading piano manufacturer Kawai.
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Thaxted and its surrounding villages and towns have much to offer for visits lasting from just an hour or two, to days out and short breaks.
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We’re delighted to announce that Christopher Weston will be taking up the position of the Festival’s Artistic Director from 1 January 2025.
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Our Summer 2024 season was a huge success, with 27 events over four weeks in June-July.
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Once again, we’re proud to have received such positive reviews for our summer Festival season, from leading critics across a range of media.
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Thaxted Festival is delighted to announce the launch of its Developing Artists Programme.
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We’re delighted to announce that Zeb Soanes, our Thaxted Festival Patron, will soon be presenting Classic FM’s Smooth Classics at Seven.
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Thaxted Festival depends on volunteers for its successful smooth operation. Could you be part of our friendly Festival community?
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