After the disappointment of having to cancel last year’s Festival because of the coronavirus pandemic it is a particular pleasure to be able to look forward to this year’s programme of music.

Adjustments will still have to be made in order to ensure that all our events are safe, and some of the details concerning audience numbers and seating arrangements will finally be settled only as we near Festival week. Nevertheless we are aiming to run a Festival that is as enjoyable and keenly anticipated as ever.