Barkham Exmoor

07/06/2026

A capacity audience today at for a joyous performance from who raised over £120 for in the process.

11/05/2026

Two talented Devon students enjoyed a workshop with
RCM professor, Madeleine Mitchell violinist at Barkham Exmoor on Sunday morning, ahead of Madeleine giving a warmly-appreciated afternoon performance of sonatas by Ireland and Franck with Brazilian pianist, Clélia Iruzun, then delighted the audience with a short encore by Brazilian composer, Ronaldo Miranda.

02/05/2026

We're really looking forward to welcoming Madeleine Mitchell (Violin) & Clélia Iruzun (Piano) next Sunday! Do join us by following this link: https://share.google/2jY0QdaZCJmj5X6Vm

Clelia Iruzun, the London based Brazilian pianist and I are delighted to announce a new violin & piano duo. Concerts UK & Brazil incl. John Ireland, British Composer & Franck Violin Sonatas, Ronaldo Miranda (b.1948) Moderato Cantabile
9.5, 7.30 Wellhayes Vineyard https://wellhayes.uk/tc-events/violin-piano-recital/
10.5 3pm https://www.barkham-exmoor.co.uk/event-details/madeleine-mitchell-violin-clelia-iruzun-piano Barkham Exmoor
14.8 Rio de Janeiro Sala Cecília Meireles
16.8 São Paolo https://www.fundacaooscaramericano.org.br/concertos/madeleine-mitchell-clelia-iruzun/

30/04/2026

The Bridge Quartet enjoyed their residency at last weekend and were very warmly received by our appreciative audience. Frank Bridge's quartet transcription of the tune you might well know as 'Danny Boy' took on a whole new perspective when someone suggested the quartet might play 'The London Derrière'!

30/04/2026

Following a much-appreciated performance from the Bridge Quartet last weekend (below) we are now looking forward to welcoming Madeleine Mitchell (Violin) & Clélia Iruzun (Piano) on Sunday 10th May. Tickets via this link:
https://www.barkham-exmoor.co.uk/what-s-on-at-barkham What's on at Barkham | Barkham

21/04/2026

This Sunday at 3pm! Please join us to enjoy a performance from the acclaimed Bridge String Quartet ahead of their upcoming Wigmore Hall recital.
What's on at Barkham | Barkham https://share.google/7Wu20VeorV9IJySY8

27/03/2026

Book now to be sure of your seats at some fabulous upcoming performances!
Further details and link to booking: https://www.barkham-exmoor.co.uk/what-s-on-at-barkham

23/02/2026

https://gofund.me/e5f1a1c5e
Veteran clarinettist Margaret Archibald led a fabulous day for single-reed players from near and far, wonderfully supported by clarinettist Juliet Bucknall and pianist Margaret Roberts. In memory of our dear friend Peter Nichols, it was particularly special to have his son dust down his sax for the occasion and to be joined by .nichols.18 and her flute. Donations to are especially appreciated: please copy the link at the head of this post.

05/02/2026

Please join us at Barkham Exmoor on Sunday 22nd February for Recital in Memory of Peter Nichols - with Margaret Archibald, Juliet Bucknall & Margaret Roberts , the grand finale Clarinet & Saxophone Day in memory of Peter Nichols (1962-2025), for which there is also still limited space. All are invited to donate to The Brain Tumour Charity via the GoFundMe link below, in memory of the dear friend and stellar musician who inspired these events.

Peter Nichols: 14th May 1962 - 8th September, 2025 Renown… Leonie Anderson needs your support for Single-Reed Workshop & Recital in memory of Peter Nichols

21/01/2026

We had a very warm and appreciative audience for Philip Lancaster and Alex Wilson’s Sunday afternoon recital which, alongside works for the duo by Finzi, Vaughan Williams and Kenneth Leighton, included the premiere of a new work by Philip Lancaster for Baritone, Viola and Piano, in which they were joined by Leonie Anderson, along with Rubbra’s stunning ‘Two Sonnets of William Alabaster’ for the same combination.