Coffee morning recitals of chamber music by internationally renowned artists, with post-concert talks by the musicians.
The Harrogate International Sunday Series returns to The Old Swan Hotel on Sunday 24 January, the first of five coffee morning recitals running through the early part of the year. It's a long-standing part of the town's cultural calendar, having run for more than three decades, and it brings chamber music by internationally renowned artists into an intimate room. The other dates are 7 February, 28 February, 14 March and 4 April, so there's a good spread across the winter and spring rather than everything crammed into one month.
What sets these apart from a standard concert is the format. They're coffee morning recitals, which means you can make a morning of it rather than committing to an evening out. The music is chamber music, and the artists are international names playing in a small room, so you're close enough to see the bow work and the eye contact between the players. It's a far cry from the distance of a concert hall.
There's also something happening after the music. Following the success of last year's post-concert talks, Harrogate International Festivals is again offering audiences the chance to hear directly from the musicians about the stories behind the music. It's a good way to get a bit more context before you head home.
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Sharon Canavar, Chief Executive of Harrogate International Festivals, puts it simply: what makes the concerts special is the opportunity to experience extraordinary musicianship up close and to hear the artists' stories. The series is run by Harrogate International Festivals, and the five dates are 24 January, 7 February, 28 February, 14 March and 4 April, all at The Old Swan Hotel.
