A festival is celebrating young classical musicians.
The Petworth Summer Festival, which runs from July 16 to August 1, will feature a series of lunchtime concerts at St Mary’s Church, Petworth, showcasing the talents of emerging artists.
To book tickets, go to: petworthfestival.org.uk/summer-festival-2026.
On Friday, July 17, double bassist Levi Andreasson will perform with pianist Kasparis Mikužis.
Andreasson, known for his prowess on the double bass, is a former student of the Yehudi Menuhin School and first prize winner of the 2025 Haslemere International String Competition.
Mikužis, a prize-winning pianist, is gaining recognition for his artistry and technical skill.
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The Scintilla Quartet, noted for their recent performances at the Petworth Proms, will perform on Tuesday, July 21.
Their programme will feature Ravel’s atmospheric String Quartet in F major.
Welsh musician Tomos Boyles, a rising star in the world of concert pianists, will take the stage on Friday, July 24.
Boyles, a Christ Church, Oxford University graduate, is a postgraduate student at the Royal Academy of Music.
The final performance will be by clarinettist Raj Bhaumik and pianist Lily Petrova on Friday, July 31.
Petrova, already an accomplished performer, made her Wigmore Hall solo debut in February 2026.
