Begin your summer in the Tamar Valley with a feast of music brought to you by the celebrated Dante Quartet. Concerts of Mozart, Schubert, Brahms and Britten alternate with open rehearsals, folk music, workshops, guided walks, shared meals and children’s events: something to interest and delight everyone.

The festival began in 2001 while the Dantes were on tour in the West Country. They gave a concert in the tiny, out-of-the-way Trebullett Chapel, in aid of a local charity. This was so successful, and the acoustic so perfect, that the quartet felt compelled to return - again and again. They found a wealth of other fantastic venues and an enthusiastic audience. Now the Dante Summer Festival spans five action-packed days of events given by the Dante Quartet and their friends in beautiful churches, chapels and barns throughout the Tamar Valley.

This year we welcome the great horn player Stephen Stirling, and superb pianist Michael Dussek. The French Horn lends its special magic to the opening concerts; Britten’s centenary arrives early with his sparkling first quartet; and the week culminates with two of Schubert’s late masterpieces: “Death and the Maiden” and the great C major String Quintet.

Settle down on a hay-bale at East Penrest Barn to listen to the legendary folk fiddler Peter Knight with his wonderful group Gigspanner. Bring your children to a painting workshop inspired by live music, walk with us through the historic apple and cherry orchards of the Tamar Valley, and drop into our Open Rehearsals to find out how chamber music works from the inside.

Don’t miss this chance to hear the Dante Quartet playing on your doorstep; or, if you live further away, do come and join us for this special week of concerts in one of the most beautiful parts of England.

Festival Administrator - David Seward; Artistic Director - Krysia Osostowicz; Publicity Officer - Anna Brigham