From Homeland to Harmony: Discover Chamber Music at Its Finest

The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival returns to Hambleden, 18th to 20th September, with Lawrence Power

Lawrence Power’s West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival Returns to Hambleden

Lawrence Power Festival Returns to West Wycombe in September

Every September, Lawrence Power leads the celebrated West Wycombe Festival, bringing world-class chamber music to Hambleden. This year’s festival runs from September 18 to 20 with five concerts featuring top musicians.

Held at the Church of St Mary in Hambleden, the festival offers three evening and two daytime concerts. Since its launch 14 years ago by Lawrence Power, the festival has gained national acclaim, including recognition from The Guardian as one of the top classical music events.

This year’s theme explores music inspired by homeland, travel, and nostalgia. Composers include Biber, Dvořák, Vaughan Williams, Liszt, and Janáček, blending cultural roots with global influences.

Discover the Venue and Dates

• Location: Church of St Mary, Hambleden
• Dates: Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th September
• Program: Three evening concerts plus two daytime performances
  Launched 14 years ago by Lawrence himself, the festival earned a place among The Guardian’s “Top Ten Classical Music Events” in 2021.

Celebrated Musicians & Enthusiastic Audiences

Dick Morbey of WWCMF notes, “It’s a privilege to experience performances of this calibre on our doorstep.” Indeed, local audiences treasure the artistry and brilliance of these world-class musicians.

A Journey Through Musical Homelands

Lawrence reveals this year’s theme: music shaped by homeland, travel, and nostalgia. Composers range from Biber, Boccherini, and Dvořák to Vaughan Williams, Liszt, and Janáček. Their works blend national roots with global influences, creating a captivating musical voyage.

“Joining us on our journey in September will be some truly spectacular musicians who are familiar to us by now, such as Simon Crawford-Phillips, Sergio Bucheli, John Myerscough, Annabelle Meare and others, as well as a particularly warm welcome back to that the celebrated violinist Vilde Frang, the cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and violist Tim Ridout.”   Lawrence has set a deliberate policy of making the concerts accessible to all, with attractive ticket pricing. A festival pass for all five concerts costs just £95. For details of the festival, to learn about the Friends Scheme or for ticket information, please visit here. Alternatively you can reach Carol Power on 01494 528659 or 07948 897148 or email tickets@westwycombemusic.org.uk  

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