Join us for CCMF 2026 and immerse yourself in a weekend of exceptional chamber music.

Join us for the second annual Cambridge Chamber Music Festival at the Cambridge Town Hall and immerse yourself in a weekend of extraordinary music, inspiring conversations, and unforgettable performances. 

We return in 2026 with a thoughtfully curated programme featuring leading New Zealand and international artists. This year we welcome back familiar faces and new artists to the festival.

Artists

Stephen De Pledge Piano/Harpsichord

Benjamin Baker Violin

Jessica Oddie Violin

Aziel Verner Violin

Amanda Verner Viola

Ken Ichinose Cello

Todd Gibson-Cornish Bassoon

Concert One, Friday 11 September, 7pm

An immersive concert, set around the glorious Cambridge Town Hall, featuring a rich collection of miniature masterpieces by Debussy, Arvo Pärt, Bjørn Arntsen, Valentin Silvestrov, Janet Jennings, Shostakovich, Schumann and more.

Concert Two, Saturday 12 September, 7pm

Johann Sebastian Bach 
Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052

Johannes Brahms
 Intermezzo, Op. 118, No. 2

Clara Schumann
 Three Romances, Op. 22 
(arr. for bassoon and piano)

Interval

Ben Hoadley
 Moon,Quartz and Steam – CCMF 2026 Commission

Robert Schumann 
Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44

Family Concert, Sunday 13 September, 11am

Approximate duration: 45 minutes

A welcoming introduction to chamber music for all ages. Discover the instruments, meet the musicians, and enjoy an interactive concert experience for the whole family.
 

Concert Three, Sunday 13 September, 2pm

Franz Schubert
 String Trio in B-flat major, D. 471

Claude Debussy 
Beau Soir (arr. bassoon and piano)

Maurice Ravel
 Pièce en forme d’Habanera (arr. bassoon and piano)

Johannes Brahms 
Three Intermezzi for Piano, Op. 117

Ethel Smyth
 Sonata for Violin and Piano in A minor, Op. 7

Set in the heart of Cambridge at the historic Town Hall, the festival builds on its inaugural success, bringing audiences and musicians together for a weekend of exceptional chamber music.

Tickets:

Festival Pass 

Family Concert