A festival bringing the finest music-making to Herefordshire

Hellensmusic brings international musicians to the heart of Herefordshire for four days of chamber music concerts alongside free to observe masterclasses from Wednesday to Sunday.

Now in its 13th year, Hellensmusic takes place across three venues in the village of Much Marcle: Hellens Manor, St Bartholomew’s Church, and The Walwyn Arms. 

This year's concert programme includes: 

• Modes of Travel: Works by Dvorák, Vaughan Williams & Bach (Thurs 7 May, St Bartholomew’s Church)
• Golden Light to Dusk: Works by Schmitt, Bonis and Brahms (Fri 8 May, The Great Barn, Hellens Manor)
• 300 Years of the Greatest Hits at the Pub (Fri 8 May, The Walwyn Arms)
• Masters in their Prime: Fauré, Poulenc and Mendelssohn (Sat 9 May, The Great Barn, Hellens Manor)
• Eternal Lines: Mature Works by Fauré and Schubert (Sat 9 May, The Great Barn, Hellens Manor)
• The Storm Before the Calm: Connesson and Schubert (Sun 10 May, The Great Barn, Hellens Manor)
• Concert for the Inner Child: Janáček, Saint-Saëns, and Ridout (Sun 10 May, The Great Barn, Hellens Manor)

Beyond the main concert programme, Hellensmusic invites advanced international students to join its distinguished line-up of musicians to live, learn, and work together for seven days within the historic walls of Hellens Manor. Audiences are invited to immerse themselves in the festival atmosphere, from observing free daytime masterclasses throughout the week to enjoying communal suppers alongside the artists over the weekend. These shared moments lead into the evening concerts, when students are joined by their world-class tutors in intimate chamber ensembles and a few special solo performances.