Tonight sees the opening concert in this year’s Bath Mozartfest – an annual celebration of this prolific Austrian-born composer – which has been running in the city for 36 years.
The first event at St Mary’s Church, Bathwick, features the renowned chamber group The Nash Ensemble, whose cellist just happens to be the new Artistic Director of the festival itself.
I caught up with Adrian Brendel at the church this morning to talk over what is to come in his first programme of classical events.
One of the most versatile and original cellists of his generation, Adrian has travelled the world as soloist, collaborator and teacher. How, I asked, has he found time to take on this new role?
The Bath Mozart Fest runs through until Saturday, November 21st. For further information on events, visit http://www.bathmozartfest.org.uk
