The best chamber music at Wigmore Hall: song, soloists and ensembles

By Claudia Pritchard on 15/11/2017

Wigmore Hall is London's premier venue for chamber music. Its concerts feature international artists in an atmospheric, salon-like space. But the top names sell out quickly.... Book now for the outstanding events from January to July 2018

Christian Tetzlaff plays an all-Schubert concert. Photo: Giorgia Bertazzi

Christian Tetzlaff, Wigmore Hall

The violinist Christian Tetzlaff and fellow musicians, including his cellist sister Tanja, play Schubert in a concert devoted to the composer's chamber music and song.

WHEN

11 Feb 2018 – 10 Jun 2018, Two concerts

WHERE

Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP

John Butt conducts the Dunedin Consort in Bach's St Matthew Passion

Bach's St Matthew Passion, Wigmore Hall

Bach's St Matthew Passion is performed on a scale that will bring out the drama of the piece: there is only one voice per part, making the characters very real indeed.

WHEN

On 25 Mar 2018, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP

Mahan Esfahani, Wigmore Hall

At the forefront of the modern harpsichord movement is the Iranian player Mahan Esfahani, who reveals fantastic new possibilities for this ancient keyboard.

WHEN

09 Feb 2018 – 19 Jun 2018, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

WHERE

Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP

The Heath Quartet is one of the sought-after ensembles playing at Wigmore Hall. Photo: Simon Way

Haydn String Quartets, Wigmore Hall

As well as more than 100 symphonies, Haydn wrote 68 quartets. A distinguished line-up of ensembles will be exploring these captivating, jewel-like works.

WHEN

14 Jan 2018 – 25 Jul 2018, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

WHERE

Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP

German-born Jörg Widmann writes, performs and talks about music in an inspiring way. Photo: Marco Borggreve

Jörg Widmann Season, Wigmore Hall

Born in Germany and a clarinettist from the age of seven, Jörg Widmann is now a composer both for his own instrument and all others, as well as a brilliant ambassador for international music. Catch his Wigmore Hall residency.

WHEN

04 Jan 2018 – 20 Jul 2018, Nine events; times vary

WHERE

Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP