Concerts
Overview
Instruments in the collection are used in concerts throughout the year.
Concerts are held in the original Music Room of the house, design by Sir Reginald Blomfield 1903.
During the mid-summer break in the concert programmer, August, the Music Room is displayed as a Composer Museum.
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Ashley Solomon and David Owen Norris with students from the Royal College of Music
12 May 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Official inauguration of the 1920 Steinway Model ‘O’ piano which belonged to Ralph Vaughan Williams, presented to him by his wife, Ursula, at Christmas 1953. Students from the Royal College of Music perform works first tried out at the instrument – the Christmas Eve aria ‘The Oxen’ from the cantata Hodie, and Four Last Songs (with words by Ursula) along with two of Vaughan Williams’s most celebrated pieces.
David Owen Norris will introduce the music.
Champagne and canapés, served on arrival, are included in the ticket price.
Booking information
Online booking is available but if you prefer to book tickets by post please download our booking form, complete and send with SAE and a cheque
Lunchtime recitals
Last approximately one hour.
Evening concerts
Last approximately two hours with one interval
during which juice and wine are served.
Notices
Wheelchair access available. Please advise in advance.
Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged nor money refunded.
Tickets to recitals and concerts do not include free admittance to the house.
We reserve the right to refuse admission and change the programme and/or instrument without notice.
It may not always be possible to admit latecomers to the Music Room.
Stiletto heels should not be worn.