Festival 2020: Beethoven’s Voyage

We are proud to present our 2020 programme, entitled Beethoven’s Voyage: an exploration of the great composer, born 250 years ago this year, in the dramatic surroundings of the Loch Shiel area. We focus particularly on the fantastic waters and coastlines that this area has to offer, with a diverse range of activities and musical events on offer.

Wednesday 13 May 2020

Martin Roscoe, piano | Glenfinnan Church | 18:00

.Martin Roscoe opens the 2020 Festival with an exciting programme of works celebrating Beethoven and the theme of coasts and waters, in the beautiful and historic Glenfinnan Church. Martin Roscoe is a master of Beethoven piano works, having recorded the complete Sonatas on Deux-Elles label in 2011. He recently relocated to the Scottish Highlands and so we welcome him as a newly-established local celebrity to our festival!

Tickets £12 | Concessions £6

Wednesday 13 May 2020

Helena Rose & John Dew | Prince’s House Hotel | 20:30

Helena Rose grew up in Lochaber, and is regarded as another fast-emerging talent to straddle both classical and traditional music worlds. We are delighted to welcome her back to the festival after an appearance as Festival Young Artist in 2015, with duo partner John Dew, for a late-night, sea-themed performance at the cosy Prince’s House Hotel.

Admission Free

Thursday 14 May 2020

Marianna Abrahamyan, piano | Roshven Boathouse | 13:00

Rising star of the piano world Marianna Abrahamyan joins us for a powerful and breathtaking recital of twentieth-century music, with a nod to our 2020 composer, Beethoven.

Tickets £12 | Concessions £6