Our annual open-air music festival from Cambridge Summer Music Festival will take place on Wednesday evenings throughout July on the Main Lawn.
Welcoming back some familiar performers as well as some new faces, this celebration of music and summer is a perfect opportunity to enjoy great music and the sights, sounds and scents in the Garden with family and friends on a July evening.
Founded in 2010 by Louisa Denby, Vox Cantab is a flexible chamber choir consisting mainly of Cambridge University students and alumni, many of whom are current or former choral scholars. The choir undertake a variety of projects, aiming to present imaginative and high-quality performances of a wide range of music, often with a particular emphasis on bringing live music to individuals and communities who may not ordinarily be able to experience it.
A film that explores the historical legacy of Black presence in Cambridge, featuring personal stories from scholars and residents.
The screening will be followed by a thought-provoking discussion with community participants and film producers Dr Kenny Monrose and Seetha Tan.
Part of the ‘Sounds New Festival’, this lunchtime concert showcases innovative new works across contemporary classical and popular music.
Performers include:
‘Future Karaoke’ is an event series curated by the Cambridge Writing Centre at Anglia Ruskin University, where local writers and students perform new pieces in response to different places, artworks, books or stories. Part of this year’s Cambridge Festival.
Showcasing emerging talent at the highest level, this concert brings together award-winning performers for a programme that celebrates nuance, collaboration, and artistic curiosity.
Programme:
Estrella Quartet (Louisa Paterson, violin; Sakura Fish, violin; Annabel Marshall, viola; Laria Campbell, cello):
Established in 2021, Cambridge Takht & The Pomegranates is a vibrant and dynamic Arabic music ensemble based in Cambridge. The group is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of Arabic music. Comprised of talented musicians from diverse backgrounds and countries, the group brings together a unique blend of traditional and folkloric Arabic music with contemporary influences. Beyond their musical endeavours, the ensemble is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange in Cambridge.
Experience the timeless beauty of Persian classical music with the Cambridge Nahoft Ensemble in a special performance at MAA. With vocals alongside the evocative sounds of the Ney, Daf, Tonbak, and Oud, this concert offers a unique journey into the rich traditions of Persian music. The programme will centre on improvisation, interwoven with a selection of traditional melodies and songs, as well as original compositions created by the Ensemble. Join us for an evening of vibrant rhythms, soulful expression, and musical dialogue that bridges past and present in inspiring harmony.
A programme full of contrasts from one of today’s most impressive pianists. Clare’s imagination and thirst for discovery have put her in a league of her own. She enjoys a rich career working as a soloist, chamber musician, with major orchestras and conductors, and in 2024 Clare made her debut at the BBC Proms. This evening will range from dancing miniatures to major new works by leading composers. Simplicity alongside virtuosity, it will be the perfect finale to the season.
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Programme:
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Programme:
- Rebecca Clarke, Poem
- Caroline Shaw, Entr’acte
- Fanny Mendelssohn, Quartet
- Dmitri Shostakovich, String Quartet No.3
