BEGINNING with a free open-air concert at 2pm on Thursday, August 13, Tenby International Music Festival will continue its mission to introduce Tenby to a diverse range of musical voices.
Thursday, 5-6pm – Colours of the Coast: Interactive Children’s Concert. Designed especially for children (recommended age 3–7) and their families. This engaging event at Tenby Museum & Art Gallery offers a fun and accessible introduction to the world of classical music.
Through live performances and audience participation, children will discover the unique sounds of musical instruments through the music of Vivaldi, Carnival of the Animals, and much more. All ages are welcome, and no prior musical knowledge is needed - just bring your imagination! Tickets are available on the door.
Thursday, 7.30-9pm – Tenby Male Choir and Tenby Ensemble. St Mary’s Church is the venue for Tenby Male Choir’s vibrant and uplifting programme of traditional, classical, and contemporary favourites.
This special concert brings the choir together with Festival musicians Yuki Minami (piano) and the Tenby Quartet: Thomas Mathias (violin), Hana Mizuta-Spencer (violin), Gordon Cervoni (viola) and Zach Owen (cello) for an evening celebrating community music-making and collaboration. Tickets are available on the door.
Friday, 7.30-9pm – Prague to Paris: A Piano Journey Across Europe. Pianists Yuki Minami and Dominic Ciccotti are joined by the Tenby Quartet for a relaxed, family-friendly concert at St Mary’s Church, taking the audience on a musical journey across Europe—from Prague to Paris and beyond.
This accessible programme brings together some of the most loved pieces in the classical repertoire, designed to be enjoyed by both seasoned concertgoers and those discovering live classical music for the first time.
From the drama of the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 to the dazzling sparkle of Liszt’s La Campanella and the calm beauty of Debussy’s Clair de lune, the programme offers something for every listener. The journey continues with the warmth of Mendelssohn, the richness of Elgar, and concludes with the energetic folk spirit of Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances.
Saturday, 7.30-9pm – Fire and Fiddle: An Evening of Hungarian Music. Yuki Minami and the Tenby Quartet return to St Mary’s for an evening of vivid contrasts and intense musical colour, exploring the fiery rhythms and rich folk traditions that shaped Hungarian-inspired repertoire. From expansive, deeply expressive chamber writing to energetic dance forms, this programme moves between drama, lyricism, and exhilarating virtuosity.
At its heart is a major chamber work by Ernő Dohnányi, surrounded by shorter pieces inspired by folk melodies and dance - ranging from the rhythmic vitality of Bartók and Brahms' Hungarian Dances, to the theatrical flair of Kodály and Monti's Czárdás. Together, they form a programme full of character, drive, and emotional depth.
On Sunday, from 5pm to 6.30pm, the Festival Finale: From the World to Wales celebrates the music of Wales alongside exciting new works from this year's international composition competition, which received 256 entries from across the world.
Minami, Ciccotti and the quartet will play through a programme that brings Welsh music into conversation with voices from far beyond its borders, reflecting both tradition and new creativity. It is a celebration of connection, exchange, and the way music continues to grow and travel across cultures and countries.
For more details, or to book, head to www.tenbymusicfestival.com .
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