
Superstar pianist Lang Lang plays Lizst, alongside Berlioz's Harold in Italy and Berio's weird, wonderful and mindboggling Sinfonia.
Get inside the music and bring the concert to life with an informal pre-concert introduction by presenter Rachel Leach and members of the Orchestra.
All 13–18s plus families and friends welcome. The pre-concert talk is included in the price of your concert ticket, however booking for the talk is essential.

Young String Venture offers a week of stimulating and funpacked musical activities for players of all abilities from beginners right through to Grade 8. Children come from across UK to take part.
The accent of this non-residential course is on enhancing musical skills and widening horizons. Experience the joy of playing with others in trios, quartets, and larger ensembles. Team-working, self discipline and concentration are skills needed in everyday life and are just some of the benefits young players absorb in making music together. Students gain a real sense of achievement performing in one of the end-of-course showcase concerts as part of a top UK music festival. Join “TEAM YSV” and discover new means of communication and make new friends.

Lake District Summer Music is a closely integrated International Festival and Summer Music Academy. Set in the heart of the inspirational English Lake District this course provides special opportunities for musicians pursuing a professional career in music. Meet colleagues, broaden horizons and learn from some of the most distinguished professionals.
LDSM International Summer Music Academy offers:
• Full daily programme of lessons and classes
• The opportunity to become a LDSM Young Artist and perform in our International Festival. These concerts can lead to further engagements around the UK
• Join an International Community for socialising with Festival Artists and Tutors in a friendly and welcoming summer academy campus.
The full daily timetable includes individual lessons, instrumental
classes, ensemble coaching. Exchange ideas, attend open lessons, enjoy festival concerts, form a chamber group. Open classes give you the opportunity to benefit from the wealth of expertise in the faculty.