Seasonal music featuring some of the 'most exciting piano talent on the UK scene' is being brought to south Cumbria.
The Ulverston International Music Festival (UIMF) is returning for its 2026/27 Piano Recital Series from this month, boasting a 'thrilling' set of three concerts.
Artistic Director Anthony Hewitt is said to have curated an 'enthralling programme' of piano recitals reflecting the changing moods of nature, to warm and entertain residents throughout the winter months.
The series begins with acclaimed pianist Katya Apekisheva in the historic setting of Levens Hall on Saturday, November 21 at 1pm.
A UIMF spokesperson said: "Katya has been praised by critics and is highly regarded by her peers for her profound musical intelligence, the deep emotional connection she forges with the music and a technical prowess which allows her to draw an exceptionally rich tonal palette from the piano.
"Apekisheva elegantly intertwines one of Tchaikovsky’s most charming compositions, 'The Seasons', with Elena Langer’s companion piece, 'Seasons'.
"Inspired by the evocative poetry of Philip Larkin, Langer’s work offers a contemporary dialogue with Tchaikovsky’s beloved cycle."
The second recital is the annual Christmas Concert at Ulverston Parish Church on Saturday, December 19, 1pm.
The spokesperson added: "Young virtuoso ‘Wunderkind’ Tyler Hay’s programme features Chopin’s dazzling 14 Waltzes, Liszt’s tour de force Piano Sonata in B minor, and some of Hay’s own interpretations of Christmas favourites along with a few festive surprises."
Leeds Piano Competition prize winner Ariel Lanyi completes the series back at Levens Hall on Saturday, February 20 at 1pm.
The programme will pair Alban Berg’s Piano Sonata, Op.1 with Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations.
Tickets for all three recitals are available now at ulverstonmusicfestival.co.uk which will also have further information about future events across the county.
No tickets will be available on the door at either of the Levens Hall recitals.
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