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Martin Randall Festivals

There surely can be few greater musical pleasures than listening to music in the places most closely associated with the composer or the first performance. Linking the music to the places so central to the composers’ lives, and providing the historical context, is at the heart of all our planning, as is ensuring that the music itself is performed by artists of the highest international standing.

The audiences on our classical music festivals are formed of participants who take a package which includes access to all the private concerts, accommodation, flights from the UK and transfers, meals with wine, talks by a musicologist, tips and much else besides.

Celebrating music and place

Our festivals planned for 2026 are Early Music in Yorkshire (6–11 May), The Rhine Piano Festival, (22–29 June), Music along the Danube (15–22 August), Music Along the Rhine (31 August–7 September), The Bach Journey (28 September–4 October) and Monteverdi in Venice (12–17 November).

The footage here is from The J. S. Bach Journey in 2019.

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Music Along the Seine Superb music in elegant châteaux and churches along France’s greatest river

Monteverdi in Venice His finest works, in glorious churches, great halls and palaces

Music Along the Rhine Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river

The Bach Journey A journey exploring the music of J.S. Bach through the places he lived and worked in central Germany

Music Along the Seine Superb music in elegant châteaux and churches along France’s greatest river

Handel in Malta Britain’s finest adopted composer, in spectacular Baroque buildings

Music Along the Rhine Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river

The Bach Journey A journey exploring the music of J.S. Bach through the places he lived and worked in central Germany

The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

Monteverdi in Venice His finest works, in glorious churches, great halls and palaces

Opera in Sicily Five performances in historic theatres in beautiful Baroque cities

" The venues, performers and concert programmes as well as the various excursions through the Normandy countryside and within Paris all contributed to a richly layered experience. The festival components were so well planned and so superbly executed that it ranks as the most absorbing an rewarding tour that I have had the pleasure of undertaking with MRT. " Music Along the Seine - Superb music in elegant châteaux and churches along France’s greatest river

" The music was phenomenal. First class. What a privilege to be able to hear such singing and playing in those beautiful rooms. It would be almost impossible to find anywhere else such a comprehensive presentation of Monteverdi’s music in such a short period of time, and certainly not in such glorious Renaissance rooms and buildings. " Monteverdi in Venice - His finest works, in glorious churches, great halls and palaces

" Superb. Introduced me to some new music and composers. Daily talk by Katy was outstanding – friendly and amusing as well as informative. " Music Along the Rhine - Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river

" This was our first music festival (fifth overall MRT tour) We were delighted and the variety and quality of the music was terrific. " Music Along the Rhine - Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river

" I absolutely loved my first experience with MRT and have recommended it highly to my friends. As a Bach fanatic I was already looking forward to it before I went but it exceeded my expectations. " The Bach Journey - A journey exploring the music of J.S. Bach through the places he lived and worked in central Germany

" There are three particular characteristics of Martin Randall tours. The first is the choice of programme and the high quality of the performers. The second is meticulous attention to detail, every aspect of the tour being worked out to ensure that it ran smoothly. The third is the calibre of the Martin Randall staff, who are both efficient and delightful. " Music Along the Seine - Superb music in elegant châteaux and churches along France’s greatest river

" Richard Wigmore was an erudite, intelligent and passionate expert on music. He increased our enjoyment of the concerts and was a charming travelling companion. " Handel in Malta - Britain’s finest adopted composer, in spectacular Baroque buildings

" Every aspect of this tour was excellent. I tried very hard to find something to complain about but could not! Some of the music was new to me and very interesting. All venues were remarkable. The tour was once again perfect. " Music Along the Rhine - Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river

" For me, a life long lover of the music of Bach, the week was unadulterated bliss, like a week cut out from normal life. I applaud what Martin Randall Travel does for music lovers. " The Bach Journey - A journey exploring the music of J.S. Bach through the places he lived and worked in central Germany

" The combination of an interesting and inspired musicians all brought together in such beautiful settings makes for a very special experience The festival really provided so many special moments that I will carry with me for years to come. " The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford - A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

" On the truly splendid Monteverdi in Venice festival the music, the company and the buildings all combined to make it an outstanding event. " Monteverdi in Venice - His finest works, in glorious churches, great halls and palaces

" A real triumph which richly deserves to be repeated. " Opera in Sicily - Five performances in historic theatres in beautiful Baroque cities

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