The 2017 Absolute Classics Festival takes place between 11 and 20 August

The programme of concerts and workshops by some of the world's leading lights of classical music will soon be announced so please check back on our festival for further details of artists, dates, venues and tickets.

The Aurea Quartet

Grace Mo, Piano

New Venue
Manchester-based Aurea Quartet are a group of talented classical young musicians who simply love to play music together.

The multi-award-winning quartet play regularly for audiences throughout Britain and Europe - most recently a concert in the Grand Hall of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.

Regular faces at the annual International Musicians Platform, The Aurea Quartet returns to the region this month to deliver a stunning programmes featuring the music of Mozart, Ravel, Schubert, Cage and Shostakovich.

See them in Dumfries on 16 February, Gatehouse of Fleet on 18 February and Thornhill on 19 February. 

Further information, times and tickets from HERE

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​Award-winning internationally acclaimed pianist Grace Mo was born in Taiwan, raised in Canada and
lives in London.

Very much in demand for her works both as a soloist and a chamber musician, Grace has won top prizes at many international competitions and has performed solo recitals at major concert venues around the world.

Grace comes to the Crichton Church, Dumfries, on 26 January; Annan Academy on 27 January; Broughton Hall, Kirkcudbright, on 28 January and the Buccleuch and Queensberry Arms Hotel, Thornhill, on 29 January.

Further information, times and tickets from HERE

​“Excellence can be achieved by people working together and sharing talents and experience. Multiple minds will create something bigger. It’s all about making people feel better and giving them the best experience possible.”
John McGee, Managing Director,
The Crichton Trust
 
A unique collaboration between Absolute Classics, Easterbrook Live and world-renowned piano makers, Blüthner, will raise the bar for quality classical music events in Dumfries and Galloway.
This means that the elegant Easterbrook Hall and 19th century gothic cathedral-style Crichton Memorial Church will now play host to some of Absolute Classics’ most prestigious events.