A one hour concert suitable for all the family from BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2026. Rooted in Scottish traditional music, Rachel draws on influences from classical, jazz and global folk styles as a platform for exploring the rich textural range of her instrument. Suitable for all the family.
Roddy’s rich tone and his unsurpassed skill in communicating song texts marks out his song recitals as compelling experiences. In this masterclass with young singers beginning their musical careers, he and Iain share their insights on interpretation and presentation
‘From the Forest of Dean to the Appalachians’. A wonderful programme that transports us across land, seas and time, shining a reflective light on an age before and after the turn of the 20th century.
The members of Lumas Winds are committed ambassadors for wind chamber music and the rich variety of repertoire it offers, and have earned a reputation as dynamic and engaging concert hosts. The ensemble’s high-octane programme for Paxton is packed with a sparkling mix of lively mid-20th century pieces, contrasting with the calm beauty and elegance of works by Bach and Holst.
We are excited to present the outstanding young Scottish-Indian guitarist Samrat Majumder in a programme that offers a dynamic selection of guitar repertoire stretching from England to Germany, and from Spain to Paraguay. Praised for his range of expression and beauty of tone, Samrat has also received great acclaim for his sensitive transcriptions and beautiful interpretations of Schubert songs.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY. We are delighted to welcome the Chiaroscuro Quartet back for the first of two performances that can be enjoyed individually or as a musical sequence. Formed in 2005, the group enjoys an international touring schedule that regularly takes them to major venues across Europe, Japan and the USA.
The trios the Gould Trio have chosen for this performance are united by their sunny disposition and high spirits. Haydn’s effervescent work, written during his extended stay in London, introduces the second of Schumann’s 1847 trios, described by the composer as having a “friendlier and more immediate impression”. In turn, Schumann declared that the D minor trio by his younger friend Mendelssohn “will gladden our grandchildren and great-grandchildren for many years to come”. James MacMillan’s Piano Trio No.2 was a joint commission from the Gould Trio and Bath International Festival.
John Butt leads us on an entertaining tour of important 17th and early 18th century European musical centres. A delightful Sunday morning concert commencing with a whimsical suite of dances by French composer Louis Couperin, followed by short stopovers in Italy and England, and arriving in Germany for a selection of Preludes and Fugues from Bach’s monumental Well-Tempered Clavier Book I.
The Dunedin Consort, under director John Butt, is one of the world’s most exciting Baroque ensembles. Renowned for its ability to give fresh insights to established masterpieces of the era, the Consort is also committed to introducing listeners to the glorious wealth of chamber works by those composers whose music is more commonly associated with grand concert halls, opera houses and churches.
Enjoy a pre-concert light salad buffet from local caterer Catered by Courtney, served in the Paxton House Stables Tearoom on our festival Saturday evenings. Price includes a drink from our festival bar and post-supper tea and coffee. Must be booked in advance. 6:15pm – 7:15pm