In June 2017, on his birthday weekend, we commemorated the centenary of Elgar's arrival in Sussex with a festival of his chamber music in and around Fittleworth.
The celebration began on the Friday, on a perfect summer's evening, at The Mill House. After an outdoor introduction by the chairman of the Elgar Society in the beautiful gardens, we explored Elgar's skilful and captivating salon repertoire: the music which paved the way for the three mighty chamber works to come.
Pictures: Roundel of Elgar, Elgar Society; Toby Hawks, photo by Agata Urbaniak; Flexham Park, Wikipedia; Stopham Church, Weald and Downland Churches