Little Missenden Festival
@ltmsdnfest.bsky.social
Music festival held every October in the beautiful village of Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire. See https://www.little-missenden.org/ for more details.
We were treated to a spellbinding performance of John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for prepared piano by Kate Ryder last night.
October 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
We were treated to a spellbinding performance of John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for prepared piano by Kate Ryder last night.
Our friendly volunteer IT team needs someone to help maintain the festival website and keep our database and communications running. Familiarity with Joomla CMS would be helpful. Could you commit around 2 hours/week? (Busiest period July-Sept). Please contact [email protected] or share
October 7, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Our friendly volunteer IT team needs someone to help maintain the festival website and keep our database and communications running. Familiarity with Joomla CMS would be helpful. Could you commit around 2 hours/week? (Busiest period July-Sept). Please contact [email protected] or share
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Under 35s and Under 25s tickets available now 🚨
Head to our website to view the list of selected concerts between September and December with £5 tickets for Under 35s and free tickets for Under 25s 💫
Find out more and read the full terms and conditions on our website ⭐️
Head to our website to view the list of selected concerts between September and December with £5 tickets for Under 35s and free tickets for Under 25s 💫
Find out more and read the full terms and conditions on our website ⭐️
October 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Under 35s and Under 25s tickets available now 🚨
Head to our website to view the list of selected concerts between September and December with £5 tickets for Under 35s and free tickets for Under 25s 💫
Find out more and read the full terms and conditions on our website ⭐️
Head to our website to view the list of selected concerts between September and December with £5 tickets for Under 35s and free tickets for Under 25s 💫
Find out more and read the full terms and conditions on our website ⭐️
youtu.be/YspLZjuvAt8?... Follow Bach's journey to meet Buxtehude with words and music from @horatioclare.bsky.social and @inecho.bsky.social #buxtehude #jsbach
October 6, 2026 at 7:55 AM
youtu.be/YspLZjuvAt8?... Follow Bach's journey to meet Buxtehude with words and music from @horatioclare.bsky.social and @inecho.bsky.social #buxtehude #jsbach
The festival is run entirely by volunteers. Here are some of the team getting the piano in the right place for Clare Hammond's concert yesterday. #piano #volunteer #buckinghamshire
October 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM
The festival is run entirely by volunteers. Here are some of the team getting the piano in the right place for Clare Hammond's concert yesterday. #piano #volunteer #buckinghamshire
The festival is in full swing with its usual amazing mix of music captured here by Robert Piwko
October 4, 2026 at 11:07 AM
The festival is in full swing with its usual amazing mix of music captured here by Robert Piwko
Little Missenden church is ready for the festival and looking beautiful!
October 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Little Missenden church is ready for the festival and looking beautiful!
The festival starts this week! Some events are now sold out and we can't squeeze extra seats into the church so you may not be able to buy tickets on the door. Check the website for details. www.little-missenden.org/2026-programme
September 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The festival starts this week! Some events are now sold out and we can't squeeze extra seats into the church so you may not be able to buy tickets on the door. Check the website for details. www.little-missenden.org/2026-programme
Only 10 days to go, but some seats still available for the festival. What do you fancy? Classical, contemporary, jazz, or folk? Please share. Full details at www.little-missenden.org
September 22, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Only 10 days to go, but some seats still available for the festival. What do you fancy? Classical, contemporary, jazz, or folk? Please share. Full details at www.little-missenden.org
You can also hear @drkkennedy.bsky.social talk with other cellists about the Bach cello suites at the Little Missenden Festival in October.
If you missed my @greshamcollege.bsky.social lecture 'Cello - In Search of a Voice', you can now watch it online! 🎥
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI53...
#GreshamCollege #Cello #ClassicalMusic #MusicHistory #Lecture #OnlineLecture
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI53...
#GreshamCollege #Cello #ClassicalMusic #MusicHistory #Lecture #OnlineLecture
Cello - In Search of a Voice - Kate Kennedy
YouTube video by Gresham College
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2026 at 6:39 AM
You can also hear @drkkennedy.bsky.social talk with other cellists about the Bach cello suites at the Little Missenden Festival in October.
We are looking forward to welcoming Lady Maisery to Little Missenden on 8th October. The ancient church where we hold our concerts has a fantastic acoustic and atmosphere but seats are limited so don't miss out! Tickets available from www.little-missenden.org/folk #folkmusic #buckinghamshire
September 15, 2026 at 9:34 AM
We are looking forward to welcoming Lady Maisery to Little Missenden on 8th October. The ancient church where we hold our concerts has a fantastic acoustic and atmosphere but seats are limited so don't miss out! Tickets available from www.little-missenden.org/folk #folkmusic #buckinghamshire
Carl Nielsen (seen here in 1879, aged 14) went on to become Denmark's best loved composer. His string quartets are beautiful, romantic pieces. You can hear one on 6th October at played by the Kleio String Quartet. Details at www.little-missenden.org/kleio-quartet #quartet #carlnielsen
September 5, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Carl Nielsen (seen here in 1879, aged 14) went on to become Denmark's best loved composer. His string quartets are beautiful, romantic pieces. You can hear one on 6th October at played by the Kleio String Quartet. Details at www.little-missenden.org/kleio-quartet #quartet #carlnielsen
Women composers are well represented at the Festival this year. How many can you recognise? Please comment and share with music-loving friends! #womencomposer #womeninmusic #buckinghamshire
September 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Women composers are well represented at the Festival this year. How many can you recognise? Please comment and share with music-loving friends! #womencomposer #womeninmusic #buckinghamshire
'Still I think alive', a song cyle by Emma-Ruth Richards, explores modern motherhood moving 'between moments of wonder, exhaustion, joy, overwhelm and absurdity'. Words by Kate Wakeling. @katewakeling.bsky.social World premiere October 2nd. See www.little-missenden.org/france-bode
September 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM
'Still I think alive', a song cyle by Emma-Ruth Richards, explores modern motherhood moving 'between moments of wonder, exhaustion, joy, overwhelm and absurdity'. Words by Kate Wakeling. @katewakeling.bsky.social World premiere October 2nd. See www.little-missenden.org/france-bode
What's your favourite version of the #Bach solo cello suites? My husband favoured some older ones (Casals recorded in the 1930s!) You can hear 3 versions at Little Missenden including @drkkennedy.bsky.social and Tanja Orming on #hardanger cello.
August 29, 2026 at 8:48 AM
What's your favourite version of the #Bach solo cello suites? My husband favoured some older ones (Casals recorded in the 1930s!) You can hear 3 versions at Little Missenden including @drkkennedy.bsky.social and Tanja Orming on #hardanger cello.
You can also hear Kate in conversation with 3 other cellists at the Little Missenden Festival on 10th October between performances of the Bach suites on a #baroque cello, modern instruments and a #Hardanger cello. Details at www.little-missenden.org/bach-cello-1
In person AND online — Cello: In Search of a Voice 🎻
Join me for a special @greshamcollege.bsky.social Lecture.
📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕕 6pm
📍 Barnard’s Inn Hall, London — or 💻 watch online
🎟️ Find out more & register via link in bio or URL here if you can: www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/cel...
Join me for a special @greshamcollege.bsky.social Lecture.
📅 Wednesday 9 September 2026
🕕 6pm
📍 Barnard’s Inn Hall, London — or 💻 watch online
🎟️ Find out more & register via link in bio or URL here if you can: www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/cel...
Cello - In Search of a Voice
How do we tell stories of past voices through a cello, the voice of its player? This lecture explores what it means to be separated from your voice, and to find it again.Dr Kate Kennedy traces a journ...
www.gresham.ac.uk
August 27, 2026 at 11:08 AM
You can also hear Kate in conversation with 3 other cellists at the Little Missenden Festival on 10th October between performances of the Bach suites on a #baroque cello, modern instruments and a #Hardanger cello. Details at www.little-missenden.org/bach-cello-1
Little Missenden Festival provides food for both mind and soul. I'm looking forward to immersing myself in Bach's timeless cello suites with @drkkennedy.bsky.social and learning about his trip to meet Buxtehude with @horatioclare.bsky.social #JSBach #BaroqueMusic #cello
August 25, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Little Missenden Festival provides food for both mind and soul. I'm looking forward to immersing myself in Bach's timeless cello suites with @drkkennedy.bsky.social and learning about his trip to meet Buxtehude with @horatioclare.bsky.social #JSBach #BaroqueMusic #cello
Tickets are now on sale for the Festival. Lots of wonderful music including jazz from Alex Clarke and Emily Masser on 3rd October. Details at www.little-missenden.org/jazz
August 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Tickets are now on sale for the Festival. Lots of wonderful music including jazz from Alex Clarke and Emily Masser on 3rd October. Details at www.little-missenden.org/jazz
For a small festival Little Missenden offers wonderful variety: classical music, jazz and folk on your doorstep
#Chilterns #Buckinghamshire #music
#Chilterns #Buckinghamshire #music
August 18, 2026 at 9:51 AM
For a small festival Little Missenden offers wonderful variety: classical music, jazz and folk on your doorstep
#Chilterns #Buckinghamshire #music
#Chilterns #Buckinghamshire #music
In case you missed it: Clare Hammond @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social was on Radio 3 yesterday (and you can hear her live at Little Missenden in October!) www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 3 - In Tune, Clare Hammond, George Vass, and Cristian Măcelaru
Petroc welcomes Clare Hammond, George Vass, and Cristian Măcelaru to In Tune.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 18, 2026 at 9:48 AM
In case you missed it: Clare Hammond @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social was on Radio 3 yesterday (and you can hear her live at Little Missenden in October!) www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
@clarehammondpiano.bsky.social is talking to @petroc.bsky.social on Radio 3's In Tune today. We're looking forward to welcoming her to Little Missenden on 4th October to play works by Chopin, Rachmaninov and @mbetteridge.bsky.social
August 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM
@clarehammondpiano.bsky.social is talking to @petroc.bsky.social on Radio 3's In Tune today. We're looking forward to welcoming her to Little Missenden on 4th October to play works by Chopin, Rachmaninov and @mbetteridge.bsky.social
Our Friends' priority booking period runs to 24 Aug (when public booking starts). So far, our best-selling events are @stmartinsvoices.bsky.social with @zebsoanes.com and @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social
August 15, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Our Friends' priority booking period runs to 24 Aug (when public booking starts). So far, our best-selling events are @stmartinsvoices.bsky.social with @zebsoanes.com and @clarehammondpiano.bsky.social
We're looking forward to hearing the Kleio String Quartet at Little Missenden on 6th October (see www.little-missenden.org/kleio-quartet) but if you can't wait until then, you can catch them on BBC Radio 3's In Tune at 5pm tonight.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @petroc.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @petroc.bsky.social
August 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
We're looking forward to hearing the Kleio String Quartet at Little Missenden on 6th October (see www.little-missenden.org/kleio-quartet) but if you can't wait until then, you can catch them on BBC Radio 3's In Tune at 5pm tonight.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @petroc.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @petroc.bsky.social
Friends' priority booking is now OPEN!
This year's festival includes the world premiere of "Still I Think Alive" by Emma Ruth Richards (pictured here) performed by Jennifer France and Lana Bode. Support from the Friends makes such commissions possible.
This year's festival includes the world premiere of "Still I Think Alive" by Emma Ruth Richards (pictured here) performed by Jennifer France and Lana Bode. Support from the Friends makes such commissions possible.
August 11, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Friends' priority booking is now OPEN!
This year's festival includes the world premiere of "Still I Think Alive" by Emma Ruth Richards (pictured here) performed by Jennifer France and Lana Bode. Support from the Friends makes such commissions possible.
This year's festival includes the world premiere of "Still I Think Alive" by Emma Ruth Richards (pictured here) performed by Jennifer France and Lana Bode. Support from the Friends makes such commissions possible.