St Endellion Summer Festival

The St Endellion Summer Festival features captivating performances by world-class musicians in the historic Church of St Endellion.

The 65th St Endellion Summer Festival, from 30th July to 9th August 2024, offers an enchanting blend of music and culture in North Cornwall’s historic Church of St Endellion. Led by Artistic Directors Joely Koos and Rachel Nicholls, the festival features the St Endellion Festival Chorus and Orchestra, alongside renowned conductors and soloists.

Opening on 31st July with “Arise, Athena!”, the festival showcases Eleanor Alberga’s electrifying piece, Brahms’ Double Concerto for Violin and Cello, and Poulenc’s “Gloria”, featuring soprano Rachel Nicholls.

Opera lovers can enjoy Wagner’s “Der fliegende Holländer” on 2nd, 6th, and 9th August, while major works include Mahler’s “Totenfeier” and Brahms’ “Ein Deutsches Requiem” on 5th August, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 on 8th August conducted by Adam Hickox

Throughout the festival, audiences will enjoy a variety of chamber concerts that explore both well-loved classics and contemporary works. Notable concerts include “Songs of the Earth,” a late-night concert featuring Mark Padmore combining music and poetry to reflect on environmental themes and “Longing and Belonging”, a diverse programme randing from early 17th century organ and brass to Saint-Saens Septet for trumpet, string quartet and piano.

The family-friendly performance of the “Under the Sea” concert on 4th August ensure the festival is inclusive for all ages. Late-night concerts and intimate recitals provide opportunities to experience music in a more personal setting, such as the concert with singer-songwriter Tom Hickox on 5th August or Iain Burnside’s contemplation on the life of Finzi in “Still Alive and Frying Bacon” on 7th August.

Join us at the St Endellion Summer Festival 2024 for a celebration of music, art, and community. For tickets and information, visit the St Endellion Festivals website.