Politicians and Musicians, with Martin Randall Travel

The Vienna Piano Trio begin on 31 October-2 November with a programme by the great Central European masters, Hadyn, Beethoven and Dvořák, but which also includes the British première of a little known contemporary Austrian composer, Paul Engel. This is a chance to hear and see the Wigmore Hall's 2012 Ensemble in Residence in one of the most intimate settings possible.

The Academy of Ancient Music play on 27-29 January at The Castle performing Baroque and Classical pieces on old instruments and in the appropriate style. Their programme, entitled 'Gods and Mortals', includes pieces from Bach and Scarlatti, but the players are also performing individual pieces that have a particular resonance for them by one of their musical 'gods'.

The Chilingirian Quartet celebrate nearly four decades with this Castle Hotel weekend on 17-19 February, marking their first concert almost to the day. These special concerts include three of Beethoven's late string quartets, as well as music from Brahams, Mozart, Haydn and Ravel. Music writer and broadcaster Richard Wigmore gives talks before each concert.

The Fitzwilliam String Quartet and Friends perform for the first time at Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle on 27-29 April. After a long and distinguished career, they remain one of the best loved and most interesting British quartets. Music ranges from Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich to Schubert, Mozart and Mendelssohn. Alan George provides entertaining insights on the music.

Price per person of each of these weekends: £690, including concerts, accommodation, breakfasts and two dinners with wine, water and coffee, interval drinks, two afternoon teas and all gratuities for hotel staff. Tickets to individual concerts are also available.