Stamford's very own International Music Festival. Founded by Freya Goldmark, coming to town 17th-19th May 2019! Founded in 2016 by Freya Goldmark.
18/02/2025
SIMFestival 2025 - Sounds of Spain
Each May, our festival is an opportunity to create something special—programmes that balance beloved masterpieces with unexpected discoveries, performed by an exceptional group of musicians who bring the music to life.
This year, we embrace the Sounds of Spain, celebrating the rich colors and rhythms of Turina, de Falla, and Granados. Alongside their works, we explore pieces inspired by Spanish music and culture, including those by Debussy and Bizet, as well as music by Italian composers Boccherini and Scarlatti, who made Spain their home.
We’re thrilled to present a world premiere, specially commissioned by the festival. Pianist and composer Joseph Havlat has created a brand-new arrangement of Manuel de Falla’s Three-Cornered Hat Ballet Suite for large chamber ensemble—expect castanets and a thrilling new take on this vibrant work when it debuts in our Grand Finale: Music from the Stage.
Alongside these evocative works, you’ll hear music by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Bach, and Haydn, as well as a dedicated children’s concert. From large-scale ensemble pieces to intimate solos and duos, every performance is designed to showcase the vibrancy and depth of chamber music.
Our 2025 Festival Artists -
Freya Goldmark, Alessandro Ruisi, Emma Purslow, Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux, Edgar Francis, Ting-Ru Lai, Nathaniel Boyd, Maxim Calver, Eliza Millett, Jâms Coleman, Joseph Havlat, Lucy Humphris, Rebecca Allen, James Gilbert + more to be announced.
Tickets range from £8-£28 and are on sale now from online and in person
Visit our website for the full programme - link in bio.
Photos by from our 2023 festival.
