Music

50 years ago, on Wednesday 17th September 1969, Windsor Festival began with a Festival Service in St George's Chapel. We mark the start of our 50th Anniversary Festival similarly this year with a special Festival Evensong, sung by The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Join Windsor's leading chamber choir for an evening of enchanting choral pieces in the beautiful setting of The Royal Chapel of All Saints in the heart of Windsor Great Park.

Natalie Burch and Anna Cavaliero have been working together since they first met two years ago as Britten Pears Young Artists. They are also both Samling Artists, and regularly perform together thanks to the sponsorship of Opera Prelude, Live Music Now, and The Countess of Munster Musical Trust.

The Philharmonia return for this Black Tie concert with a programme of Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. Conducted by Thomas Carroll, it features cellist Jonathan Swensen, winner of the 7th WFISC.

In celebration of the Festival's 50th Anniversary, we have brought together three world-renowned ensembles who have all appeared in Windsor Festival throughout its history.

Rebel Heroes have not only been described as the most authentic emerging musical tribute, but one that puts other established David Bowie tributes firmly in the shade.

Join the multi-award-winning Windsor-based Royal Harmonics alongside International Quartet Silver Medallists Lemon Squeezy, and UK Quartet Finalists Royal Standard, as they perform a captivating assortment of a cappella and barbershop pieces.

Claire Martin and Ian Shaw are two award-winning jazz singers who met over 25 years ago. Alongside their highly successful solo careers, they forged a musical partnership that lasts to this day performing from New York to Vietnam, via concert halls all over the UK along the way.

Described as 'phenomenal' (The Times) and 'devastatingly beautiful' (Gramophone Magazine), we welcome the return of award-winning choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, to St George's Chapel.

Barefoot Opera bring their inventive, exuberant ensemble style to Rossini's comic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville.

Set in the spectacular setting of Eton School Hall, this year's Eton Boys' Concert features a number of talented Eton Music Scholars including Percussion finalist from BBC Young Musician of the Year 2018, Alexander Pullen.

In a Festival first, we will be hosting the world premiere of a brand new work with music by EMI TV composer James Marangone and words by BBC Radio 4 Newsreader Zeb Soanes.

In a Festival first, we will be hosting the world premiere of a brand new work with music by EMI TV composer James Marangone and words by BBC Radio 4 Newsreader Zeb Soanes.

Unanimously described as one of the leading pianists of his generation, John Lill's career spans over 55 years. During this time he has given upwards of 4,000 concerts in more than 50 countries, both as a recitalist and as a soloist with the world's greatest orchestras.

A regular feature of Windsor Festival programmes, the Schools' Coffee Concert presents a varied mix of choral, instrumental, ensemble and solo items performed by local children.

Windsor and Eton Choral Society gave their first public performance in 1837. This September they present the thrilling choral masterpiece, Verdi's Requiem.