Tours directed by John Bryden, MA (Cantab)
A former member of the National Youth Orchestra of Britain, John is a member of the Dartington Piano Duo and has played across Britain and Europe as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician.
John regularly broadcasts on radio and television and frequently coaches at the Dartington Summer School, where he performed in master-classes given by Jacqueline du Pré.
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
The Edinburgh International Festival is regarded as one of the world’s most important... more
MENDELSSOHN IN SCOTLAND
Felix Mendelssohn made an unforgettable visit to Scotland in the summer of 1829.... more
GLOUCESTER THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL
For nearly 300 years the cathedral cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester have... more
ACE REUNION AT ARUNDEL CASTLE
In 2013, we are delighted to revive the ACE annual reunion. It will be the perfect... more
AIX EN PROVENCE FESTIVAL
For over 50 years festival music has filled the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence,... more
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL IN BONN
The history of the Bonn Beethovenfest stretches back to 1845 when the Rhineland town... more
BACH FESTIVAL IN LEIPZIG
The 2013 festival takes a bold step and investigates Vita Christi (the life of Christ)... more
LUCCA PUCCINI FESTIVAL
Mediaeval Lucca will be the base for our visit to the 59th Puccini Opera Festival,... more
THE LONDON CHARTERHOUSE & ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL (DAY)
We will enjoy a guided tour of the Charterhouse and he Charterhouse organist will... more
SALZBURG AT CHRISTMAS
“Salzburg always seems to me to be the perfect place to spend Christmas; the grandeur... more
NEW YEAR IN PRAGUE
Welcome in the new year in one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals, once home to Dvorák... more
LAMBETH PALACE (DAY)
This summer we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of H.M. The Queen... more
VERDI 200TH ANNIVERSARY IN PARMA
For the past nine years Parma has honoured its most famous local son, Giuseppe Verdi,... more