Highgate International Chamber Music Festival 2026: Masters & Mavericks

Schumann Fantasiestucke for Clarinet & Piano, Op.73
Britten Quartet No.3 in G major, Op.94
Svante Henryson Off Pist
Brahms String Quintet No.2 in G Major, Op.111Clarinettist Julian Bliss displays dazzling versatility in Schumann's poetic Fantasiestucke and Off Pist, an irresistibly toe-tapping work infused with jazz and hard rock influences. Britten's searching Third String Quartet and Brahms' magnificent String Quintet No.2 complete the programme. Performers include Royal Opera House concert master Magnus Johnston, former member of both the Navarra String Quartet and the Aronowitz Ensemble.Julian Bliss clarinet
Irina Botan piano
Natalie Klouda & Magnus Johnston violin
Benjamin Roskams & Ruth Gibson viola
Ashok Klouda celloApprox. finish time: 9.30pm