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There surely can be few greater musical pleasures than listening to music in the places most closely associated with the composer or the first performance. Linking the music to the places so central to the composers’ lives, and providing the historical context, is at the heart of all our planning, as is ensuring that the music itself is performed by artists of the highest international standing.

The audiences on our classical music festivals are formed of participants who take a package which includes access to all the private concerts, accommodation, flights from the UK and transfers, meals with wine, talks by a musicologist, tips and much else besides.

Celebrating music and place

Our final festival for 2025 is Handel in Malta (21–27 November).

Our festivals planned for 2026 are Early Music in Yorkshire (6–11 May), The Rhine Piano Festival, (22–29 June), Music along the Danube (15–22 August), Music Along the Rhine (31 August–7 September), The Bach Journey (28 September–4 October) and Monteverdi in Venice (12–17 November) – please contact us to register your interest.

The footage here is from The J. S. Bach Journey in 2019.

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The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

Early Music in Yorkshire Period performances in historic venues – great halls, a moorland church, a castle and a cathedral – in the sweeping beauty of the North

Opera in Sicily Five performances in historic theatres in beautiful Baroque cities

Monteverdi in Venice His finest works, in glorious churches, great halls and palaces

The Bach Journey A journey exploring the music of J.S. Bach through the places he lived and worked in central Germany

Music Along the Seine Superb music in elegant châteaux and churches along France’s greatest river

Monteverdi in Venice His finest works, in glorious churches, great halls and palaces

Music Along the Rhine Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river

Early Music in Yorkshire Period performances in historic venues – great halls, a moorland church, a castle and a cathedral – in the sweeping beauty of the North

Music Along the Rhine Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river

Handel in Malta Britain’s finest adopted composer, in spectacular Baroque buildings

" The combination of an interesting and inspired musicians all brought together in such beautiful settings makes for a very special experience The festival really provided so many special moments that I will carry with me for years to come. " The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford - A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

" I doubt I will ever again have such an educational and aesthetic experience. To say 'I was there'; at the Divine Office is something I shall treasure. " The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford - A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

" I was greatly impressed with the amazing quality of the musicians and the breadth of what was covered. " Early Music in Yorkshire - Period performances in historic venues – great halls, a moorland church, a castle and a cathedral – in the sweeping beauty of the North

" The festival was full of interest. We are so impressed with the planning and organisation – it is almost worth going on your tours for that alone! We can't speak highly enough of the team. " Opera in Sicily - Five performances in historic theatres in beautiful Baroque cities

" On the truly splendid Monteverdi in Venice festival the music, the company and the buildings all combined to make it an outstanding event. " Monteverdi in Venice - His finest works, in glorious churches, great halls and palaces

" I absolutely loved my first experience with MRT and have recommended it highly to my friends. As a Bach fanatic I was already looking forward to it before I went but it exceeded my expectations. " The Bach Journey - A journey exploring the music of J.S. Bach through the places he lived and worked in central Germany

" The venues, performers and concert programmes as well as the various excursions through the Normandy countryside and within Paris all contributed to a richly layered experience. The festival components were so well planned and so superbly executed that it ranks as the most absorbing an rewarding tour that I have had the pleasure of undertaking with MRT. " Music Along the Seine - Superb music in elegant châteaux and churches along France’s greatest river

" The Monteverdi week provided us with a richness for our minds and musical hearts that we will never forget. I really think that this week will influence our musical and spiritual lives for many years. " Monteverdi in Venice - His finest works, in glorious churches, great halls and palaces

" Every aspect of this tour was excellent. I tried very hard to find something to complain about but could not! Some of the music was new to me and very interesting. All venues were remarkable. The tour was once again perfect. " Music Along the Rhine - Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river

" The programme was varied, the musicians outstanding and it was a privilege to have been able to experience it. " Early Music in Yorkshire - Period performances in historic venues – great halls, a moorland church, a castle and a cathedral – in the sweeping beauty of the North

" Excellent boat with efficient attentive staff. Good variety of concerts. Superb expert speaker in Dr Katy Hamilton. " Music Along the Rhine - Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river

" Richard Wigmore was an erudite, intelligent and passionate expert on music. He increased our enjoyment of the concerts and was a charming travelling companion. " Handel in Malta - Britain’s finest adopted composer, in spectacular Baroque buildings

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Martin Randall Festivals

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Our new festival, 'Handel in Malta' – by Lizzie Watson

Looking back: behind the scenes at 'Music in Bologna' – by Lizzie Watson

In the Music Museum – by Professor Robert Adelson

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