Welcome to our 2025 concert programme
We are delighted to announce the return of the Shipley Arts Festival as we celebrate our Silver Anniversary! Join us for an unforgettable season of music and community. Visit our Box Office for tickets and concert details, and stay up to date with the latest news from the Bernardi Music Group by joining our free mailing list here.
Thank you for your support – we can’t wait to share this special year with you!
Shipley Arts Festival 2025
We are delighted to announce the return of the Shipley Arts Festival as we embark on our milestone 25th anniversary season. For a quarter of a century, we have nurtured deep connections with our communities, bringing people together through the power of music.
As we celebrate this silver anniversary, we continue our tradition of uniting ancient rural parishes and neighbouring villages, sharing our passion for community through the beauty and grandeur of English classical music. Our concerts will once again showcase a diverse range of musicians, drawn from within our own communities and beyond.
With great excitement, we look forward to this landmark year and to welcoming our cherished friends and supporters for an unforgettable season of music, celebration, and gratitude.
Leonardslee Summer Concert Series 2025
Building on the success of the past five years at Leonardslee, our popular Summer Concert Series is set to return to the majestic setting of Leonardslee House in 2025. This stunning Grade II listed venue provides the perfect backdrop for our unique summer concerts, featuring a rich musical programme ranging from the finest Italian opera to beloved contemporary classics. Details about our 2025 programming to follow.
Our purpose and passion is to inspire and connect people of all ages and backgrounds through music performance and education.
The Bernardi Music Group take pride in working in the community, and with the corporate world, to share the wide-ranging benefits of music-making with both local and global audiences.
At the centre of everything we do is our Amici Bernardi Stradivarius violin – an emblem of our musical excellence. Led on the Stradivarius by violinist, music educator and festival director Andrew Bernardi; we bring together the Bernardi Orchestra, Stradivarius Piano Trio, the annual Shipley Arts Festival and the Leonardslee Concert Series. Combined with other unique events, our String Academy and Trinity Sannyi Summer School for young musicians; we deliver world-class performances to venues in Sussex, across the UK and around the world.
Past Performances
The 14th February saw the launch of our exciting new live stream technology, as our Stradivarius Piano Trio performed live with John Suchet on Valentines evening from the atrium of the delightful Leonardslee House.
Set in the stunning Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens Estate, the event was hosted by Classic FM presenter, John Suchet. The Stradivarius Piano Trio comprising of Andrew Bernardi (violin), Jonathan Few (cello) and Maria Marchant (piano) romanced viewers with a heartfelt hour-long selection of beautiful music from some of the world’s greatest composers.
To see more of this concert, view the programme at this link.
Performances
We perform and commission music from beautiful locations across Sussex, the UK and around the world.
String Academy
We mentor and perform with young musicians to support and promote musical, personal and social development through our education programmes.
Communities
We share music for the social, charitable and health benefits of everyone in our communities.
Corporate
From trade missions to corporate launches, we connect with local and global businesses through sponsorship, cultural exchange and partnerships.
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If you would like find out more about the Bernardi Music Group or would like to enquire about bookings, please contact us using the details below. You can also follow our story on social media.
Bernardi Music Group
c/o The Plat,
Thakeham Road,
Coolham,
West Sussex
RH12 8QD