Cambridge Chamber Music Festival 2026

Festival Pass - All Three Concerts

11-13 September

Join us for the second annual Cambridge Chamber Music Festival at the Cambridge Town Hall and immerse yourself in a weekend of extraordinary music, inspiring conversations, and unforgettable performances. A Festival Pass gets you into all three main concerts at a slightly cheaper rate, plus access to attend exclusive events with our artists.

The Cambridge Chamber Music Festival returns in 2026 with a thoughtfully curated programme featuring leading New Zealand and international artists. This year we welcome back familiar faces and new artists to the festival.

Artists

Stephen De Pledge Piano/Harpsichord

Benjamin Baker Violin

Jessica Oddie Violin

Aziel Verner Violin

Amanda Verner Viola

Ken Ichinose Cello

Todd Gibson-Cornish Bassoon

Concert One, Friday 11 September, 7pm

An immersive concert, set around the glorious Cambridge Town Hall, featuring a rich collection of miniature masterpieces by Debussy, Arvo Pärt, Bjørn Arntsen, Valentin Silvestrov, Janet Jennings, Shostakovich, Schumann and more.

Concert Two, Saturday 12 September, 7pm

Johann Sebastian Bach  Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052

Johannes Brahms  Intermezzo, Op. 118, No. 2

Clara Schumann  Three Romances, Op. 22  (arr. for bassoon and piano)

Interval

Ben Hoadley  Moon, Quartz and Steam - CCMF 2026 Commission

Robert Schumann  Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44

Concert Three, Sunday 13 September, 2pm

Franz Schubert  String Trio in B-flat major, D. 471

Claude Debussy  Beau Soir (arr. bassoon and piano)

Maurice Ravel  Pièce en forme d’Habanera (arr. bassoon and piano)

Johannes Brahms  Three Intermezzi for Piano, Op. 117

Ethel Smyth  Sonata for Violin and Piano in A minor, Op. 7

A highlight of CCMF 2026 is the premiere of a new work by Ben Hoadley, commissioned for the festival. The programme brings together contemporary works alongside much-loved chamber music classics.

Set in the heart of Cambridge at the historic Town Hall, the festival builds on its inaugural success, bringing audiences and musicians together for a weekend of exceptional chamber music.

Included with festival pass:

In Conversation with Stephen De Pledge and Todd Gibson-Cornish

 Saturday 12 September, 6pm

Stephen De Pledge and Todd Gibson-Cornish discuss the harpsichord and piano, the music of the evening’s programme, and the ideas behind bringing these works to life.

In Conversation with Benjamin Baker and Jessica Oddie 

Sunday 13 September, 1pm

Benjamin Baker and Jessica Oddie share insights into the violin, the music of the afternoon’s programme, and their approach to performance.

The Family Concert is a separate ticketed event and is not included in the Festival Pass.

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