Sinfonia Viva and MishMash Productions present 'Leap Year' Saturday, 12th July - 1:00pm Where: St Mary’s in the Lace Market, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN Tickets: £8 General Leap Year Leap Year is a vibrant, theatrical music show for 7–11 year olds (and their grown-ups), featuring three brilliant musicians from Sinfonia Viva. Across twelve playful chapters – one for each month of the year – the performers bring classical music to life through games, sketches, and audience interaction. From the icy sparkle of January to the sunny buzz of July, every month has its own character and beautiful music to match. This show is full of surprise, silliness, and sensational music. Whether they’re introducing their instruments, acting out mini-scenes, or inviting the audience to join in, Sinfonia Viva will have children laughing, listening, and leaning in from start to finish. Come for the tunes, stay for the fun and discover how music can bring the whole year to life.

Saturday, 12th July Chamber Music of Farrenc & Schubert 7:30pm The musical worlds of composers Louise Farrenc and Franz Schubert converge in this concert featuring piano chamber music. French composer Louise Farrenc (1804 – 1875) crafted works of remarkable depth and elegance. Her Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 34 receives a Nottingham premiere, shining a spotlight on her artistry. Franz Schubert’s “Trout” Piano Quintet in A Major also takes centre stage, performed by our wonderful Festival Artists. Filled with warmth, lyricism, and boundless energy, the quintet’s brilliant interplay between piano and strings brings the evening to a joyous close. Programme Louise Farrenc – Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 34 Franz Schubert – “Trout” Piano Quintet in A Major, D.667 Tickets: £17 General / £8 Student When: 7:30pm Where: St Mary’s in the Lace Market, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN Refreshment: A cash bar will be available for drinks. Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible.

Sunday, 13th July Tunnel Vision: Closing Concert 6:00pm The Le Page Ensemble A concert in one of Nottingham’s hidden gems. Join us in the Grade II listed Park Tunnel, built in 1855 as an entrance to the Park Estate. A string quartet from the Le Page Ensemble will perform an eclectic mix of works to evoke the mystery of the tunnel, including music by Philip Glass, J.S. Bach, Kraftwerk, and a new work specially commissioned for the festival by composer SuRie. This concert brings chamber music into the Park Tunnel for a truly unique and memorable experience. Tickets: £12 Seated | £10 Standing When: Doors open 5:15pm | Concert 6:00pm. The concert is approximately 1 hour long. Where: The Park Tunnel, Nottingham (entrance access from Derby Road, and Tunnel Road in the Park) Refreshment: A cash bar will be available for drinks. Accessibility: There is a slight incline in the Tunnel. Please wear comfortable shoes. Wheelchair access is from Tunnel Road entrance only.