The Tilford Bach Festival in 2025 is the 73rd annual celebration of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach held in All Saints church in Tilford. Our Musical Director is Adrian Butterfield of the Royal College of Music and our orchestra in residence under his direction is the London Handel Players.

We are a charity aiming to showcase the best of British and international musicians at affordable prices, whilst also promoting young talent .

Friday 6th June 2025, 7.30pm – A celebration of Scottish Baroque music – the salon to the Highland Fling: a fusion of traditional Scottish fiddle tunes and a folk influenced baroque repertoire

Musicians: Rachel Brown, flute and recorder Adrian Butterfield, violin Oliver Webber, violin Rachel Byrt, viola Sarah McMahon, cello Silas Wollston, harpsichord Soloists: Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas

Followed by a cèilidh at the Tilford Institute at 9 pm: Scottish country music, dancing and fun, with a caller to help keep everyone on track. You don’t need to know the dances! Food and drink will be available from 8.30

Caller: Toby Lord

Saturday 7th June 2025, 7.30 pm – J.S. Bach – Mass in B Minor BWV 232: a rich tapestry of voice and instruments

Musicians: London Handel Players Soloists: Julia Doyle, Daniel Taylor, Ruairi Bowen, Ashley Riches The Pegasus Choir

Sunday 8th June 2025, 5 pm – Young talent showcase. We present groundbreaking Baroque masters – as popular today as they were in the 17th Century

Musicians: Students at the Royal College of Music in the Harmony of Time ensemble led by Sara Matović, directed by Adrian Butterfield

Choir: Students from the University of Toronto directed by Daniel Taylor, Head of Historical Performance at the University of Toronto

Visit our website https://tilfordbachfestival.com/ to find more details, buy tickets, subscribe to our mailing list, or make a donation – or contact us via info@tilfordbachfestival.com.