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Shipley Festival Concert with the Bernardi Piano Trio and guests

Set within the inspirational surroundings of Leith Hill Place in the Surrey Hills, this special concert brings together new music and much-loved masterpieces.

  • Booking essential

The programme includes the world premiere by Dr Susannah Self, Hans Zimmer’s evocative music from Interstellar, Roderick Williams OBE’s Knepp Piano Trio, and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ iconic The Lark Ascending. Following interval drinks, the evening concludes with Schubert’s joyful and much-loved Trout Quintet.

Long associated with creativity and musical heritage — and famously the childhood home of Ralph Vaughan Williams — Leith Hill Place offers a uniquely atmospheric setting for this memorable performance.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £58.00

The basics

Booking details

Call andrew@bernardimusicgroup.com

Suitability

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

At Leith Hill Place

What to bring and wear

Sensible shoes are recommended; stiletto heels are not suitable.

Accessibility

Three disabled parking bays are available at the house. To reserve a space, please email: leithhillplace@nationaltrust.org.uk

Other

Please park in the Rhododendron Woods car park (Tanhurst Lane, RH5 6LU) and follow the footpath to the house (approx. 7-minute walk).

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