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German singer Andreas Scholl is one of classical music’s superstars, and has introduced countless listeners to the irresistible beauty of his countertenor voice. His acclaimed performances match exquisite grace in his singing with a charismatic stage presence, packed full of passion and an arresting freedom of expression.

French soprano Véronique Gens forged her international reputation as an inspirational singer of Baroque music, and she brings the same lucid purity so valued in that repertoire to a recital of Romantic, 19th-century songs from her homeland, accompanied by the delicate playing of Susan Manoff. Gens combines stylish poise…

Two titans of the piano repertoire are performed by the formidable Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger, whose combination of luxuriant richness and steely control in his impeccable playing have earnt him worldwide acclaim. Although his earlier works had been conceived for the wooden fortepiano, Beethoven needed the modern…

Countertenor Andreas Scholl talks to Richard Morrison, chief music critic of The Times.

Members of Ensemble musikFabrik talk to composer John Harris about their unique artistic vision.

Philip Glass is joined by Patti Smith to discuss their cross-art form collaboration The Poet Speaks with writer and broadcaster Richard Coles.

Unusual instruments and boundary-pushing music old and new from one of Scotland’s most respected chamber groups, Hebrides Ensemble. Mozart was at the cutting edge of technology in the two graceful works he wrote for glass harmonica, whose spinning crystal bowls are made to sound by gentle touch. It is an instrument almost…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sleepy Eyes Nelson solo Country blues from guitarist and singer (£2); noon-1pm George King & Walter Smith Piano and clarinet duo paying homage to Fats Waller (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Sue McHugh & Campbell Norman Vocal classics delivered with panache…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sandy Tweeddale solo Blues guitar and vocals – classic blues tunes (£2); noon-1pm Richard Michael History of Jazz Piano Award-winning romp through the musical DNA of the great pianists (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Subie Coleman & Kevin Mackenzie Rich, smoky…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sleepy Eyes Nelson solo Delta blues guitar and vocals (£2); noon-1pm Stephanie Trick Amazing American piano star – stride to ragtime (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Mike Rogers Great vocals – hits from the great American songbook (£4); 3-4pm Stephanie Trick solo…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sandy Tweedale solo Blues guitarist paying a mix of blues, country and rag (£2); noon-1pm Alison Affleck & Vieux Carre Inspired by 1930s-50s swing - Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee tunes from the great American songbook (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Tom Finlay…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sleepy Eyes Nelson solo Guitarist serving up some great delta blues (£2); noon-1pm Dr. Lee's Prescription Infectious fun from a quintet of Scotland’s leading swing to bop jazz players (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Subie Coleman & Kevin Mackenzie Beguilingly…

Widely celebrated as one of the world’s preeminent contemporary music ensembles, the Arditti Quartet is famed for its spellbinding performances that combine authority and passion. Yet its players are also respected for their perceptive readings of classic repertoire, including Janáček’s First String Quartet, whose…

Eloquence and elegance characterise Argentinian-born mezzo soprano Bernarda Fink’s raptuorously received recitals. Acclaimed both for her golden-toned voice and for her subtle characterisations, Fink offers vivid, deeply expressive song performances. With her regular recital partner, US-born pianist Anthony Spiri, she…

Formed in London in 2005, the young Chiaroscuro Quartet has already garnered widespread praise for its invigorating, sharply focused performances. Led by acclaimed violin soloist Alina Ibragimova, the Quartet specialises in music from the string quartet’s early years, using period instruments in subtle yet incisive…

The 2013 Queen’s Hall concerts open in style with one of the finest Lieder singers of his generation. German baritone Christian Gerhaher has been widely celebrated for the remarkable sincerity and glorious naturalness of his singing, which holds emotional truth and intellectual rigour in perfect balance. Joined by regular…

The French harpsichordist and conductor Christophe Rousset has long made the Baroque music of France his speciality, in ravishing performances that mix poise with expressive intensity, and which have attracted worldwide acclaim. He performs one of François Couperin’s books of short pieces for solo harpsichord, in which…

Australian clarinettist Nicola Boud and fortepianist Kristian Bezuidenhout discuss their Queen’s Hall recital with Richard Morrison, chief music critic of The Times.

A richly expressive recital of Romantic song from one of the world’s most celebrated singers. German soprano Dorothea Röschmann is widely admired for her vivid portrayals in the opera house, and her talent for dramatic characterisation is equally apparent in the concert™hall. Alongside Edinburgh-born Malcolm Martineau…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Al Hughes solo Smoky-voiced blues singer playing acoustic guitar (£2); noon-1pm Sophie Bancroft & Tom Lyne “Hip, cool and simply beautiful” (The List) from voice/guitar and bass combo (£4); 1.30-2.30pm Dom Pipkin solo New Orleans style jazz and…

Tron Kirk, 10.30-4pm, £10 (or individually priced slots); 10.30-11.30am Sandy Tweeddale solo Top blues guitarist/vocalist (£2); noon-1pm Sue McHugh & Campbell Normand Sultry vocal jazz (£4); 1.30-2.30pm SZK Sizhukong Beautiful fusion of jazz, with Chinese instruments; 3-4pm The California Honeydrops Infectious…

Internationally renowned violinist Midori brings two concerts to this year’s Festival, offering a fresh perspective on one of the greatest collections of music in the violin repertoire. With their colossal ambition, intellectual intensity and huge emotional scope, Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas stand at the pinnacle of solo…

Acclaimed for her astonishingly assured performances while still a child, the Japanese-American violinist Midori is now internationally celebrated for the dignified concentration of her playing. She begins the second of her two Festival recitals, contrasting Bach’s seminal Sonatas and Partitas with contemporary violin…

An all-Mozart programme exploring the composer’s glorious music for wind ensemble, performed by the outstanding period-instrument group Nachtmusique. The ensemble is drawn from Europe’s most respected wind players, and brings its concert to a resounding conclusion with one of the most virtuostic and high-spirited works in…

Playing four classics from the chamber repertoire on the same number of historical clarinets, Australian-born Nicola Boud reveals how instrument design influenced the course of music, and vice versa. Joined by a group of international period players, she performs the sparkling ‘Kegelstatt’ Trio, one of the masterpieces…