Mithras Trio

For those who find themselves in the city centre on a Friday afternoon, there is a lunchtime concert scheduled at the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre on 15 May 2026. The Mithras Trio, a group of young musicians who previously spent time as BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists, will be performing starting at 13:00. They have been noted in the past for the intensity and expressive range they bring to their playing, and this mid-day slot offers a chance to see them in a relatively relaxed setting. The Studio Theatre on Church Street provides a smaller, more focused environment for this kind of performance, which often feels a bit more personal than the larger concert halls in the city.

The repertoire for the afternoon is a mix of established classics and more recent work. They are set to perform an early trio by Shostakovich and a later trio by Schubert, showing two very different sides of the chamber music tradition. Alongside these, the trio will play Petrichor by Joy Lisney. This particular piece is one the group knows well, having premiered it during a live broadcast from the Wigmore Hall in 2023. Including a contemporary work that the performers have a personal history with adds a different layer to the programme, especially for those who follow how new music is integrated into classical sets.

At £10.00 for a standard ticket, it is a fairly accessible way to spend an hour, though it is always a good idea to check for any price updates closer to the time as these are often intended as a guide. The location is central, right by the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, so it fits easily into a day spent around the Pavilion Gardens or the North Laine. Because of the 13:00 start time, the audience usually includes a variety of people, from local residents and retirees to students from the nearby universities. It is a straightforward opportunity to hear professional musicians who have been recognised by national broadcasters, all within a familiar local venue.