Composed as a birthday present to his wife and based on a German lullaby, Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll captures the composer in an intimate domestic setting a world away from the bombast of his famous operas.

Written when he was just 18 but already demonstrating a clear and unique style, Benjamin Britten’s Sinfonietta announced him as a major composer.

These intimate one-hour chamber music concerts in the Utzon Room showcase our musicians in a different setting, allowing the deep connections between them to be heard on a smaller scale. Hosted by Genevieve Lang, each concert has been curated by one of our musicians, making for a showcase of their instrument and giving you deeper insight into their personalities.