Ruby Hughes (soprano) | Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin) | Huw Watkins (piano)

Three of Britain’s most compelling musicians come together for a specially curated programme exploring themes of return, memory and musical storytelling. Set within the intimate surroundings of Holy Cross Church in Ramsbury, Homecoming reflects the festival’s longstanding commitment to presenting chamber music in characterful spaces that bring audiences closer to the performers and the music itself.

On Tuesday 12th May, Soprano Ruby Hughes (above), a former BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, is joined by internationally acclaimed violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen and composer-pianist Huw Watkins for an evening culminating in an arrangement of Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock. From major performances at St Nicolas Church to concerts in rural churches like Ramsbury and private houses across West Berkshire, the festival offers a distinctive blend of musical excellence and local character across two weeks of live performance.

Mark Eynon, Festival Director, commented: “What makes Newbury Spring Festival distinctive is its sense of place – the chance to hear exceptional artists in venues that feel personal and rooted in the community. Whether it’s chamber music in a rural church or jazz in the heart of historic Newbury, those close-up experiences are central to what we do.”

Tickets and information for all shows are available here.