Welcome to our festival!

The Lewes Chamber Music Festival began its life in the summer of 2012 when 8 musicians were invited by the Festival's founder and violinist, Beatrice Philips to come down to Lewes and perform six concerts of the finest chamber music to local audiences over one weekend. The concerts proved so popular that audiences insisted it happen again the following year! Now in its twelfth year, the LCMF has gained itself a reputation for exciting and inspired performances of not just the best-loved pieces in the chamber-music repertoire, but of more obscure works, which have perhaps been unjustly neglected. Two world-premieres have been presented at LCMF, both by young composer Kate Whitely. Programmes over the last couple of years have also featured living composers: Edmund Finnis, Melanie Daiken and Huw Watkins and this year, Arthur Lavandier.

The LCMF specifically focuses on bringing a mixture of professional musicians of international repute at the peak of their careers; those at the start of their career, and several who may still be studying, to perform together - giving performers and audiences a unique musical experience. In a similar way, pieces by lesser-known composers are explored and shared alongside well-loved works, ensuring a sense of discovery for audiences at every concert. The concerts are held in church venues across Lewes, providing a more intimate experience than a formal concert hall. The rare opportunity to hear music performed at such a level outside the big cities of the UK, and in the intimate 'festival' atmosphere makes it an unmissable weekend of concerts for music-lovers! 

Please support LCMF by joining us to celebrate wonderful music over this long weekend in June, in one of England's most historic and picturesque towns!