
Saronic Chamber Music Festival
25 – 30 August 2026
The Saronic Chamber Music Festival is an annual meeting of an international ensemble of world-class musicians dedicated to the exploration and performance of chamber music.
The Festival is celebrating fifteen years of making music in the Saronic Gulf with six concerts in Galatas, Poros, Hydra and Methana. There is something for everyone, including free concerts and intimate events at boutique private venues.
Concerts
Artists

Ariel Barnes
Cello
Canadian cellist Ariel Barnes is recognized internationally for the depth of his musical expression, commanding technique, and versatility […]

Alasdair Beatson
Piano
Scottish pianist Alasdair Beatson works prolifically as soloist and chamber musician, adept on modern and historical instruments, and […]

Katharine Gowers
Violin
Katharine Gowers has performed in recital and as a chamber musician throughout Britain and abroad, collaborating with such artists as Alfred […]

Francis Kefford
Viola
Australian-born violist, Francis Jonah Kefford, has enjoyed a diverse musical career as a chamber musician, teacher, festival director and […]

Sini Simonen
Violin
Finnish violinist, Sini Simonen, enjoys an international career as a chamber musician and soloist. For 12 years, she led the Castalian […]

Ursula Smith
Cello
Ursula Smith is a member of the Fitzwilliam Quartet and is currently a Professor of Cello at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, […]
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The festival is sustained by the generosity of its friends. A donation of any size helps us bring world-class chamber music to the Saronic islands.





