About the society

The Nicholas Yonge Society is one of the finest mainstream classical music societies in the South-East of England. The exceptional quality of its concerts and their excellent value for money, attracts members from far and wide. Over a quarter of the members come from places outside Lewes, such as Horsham, Worthing, Eastbourne and Hailsham. The Society favours trios, quartets and small ensembles, with an occasional piano solo or singer, performed by artists of international fame. In recent years, these have included the Octuor Paris-Bastille, the Schubert Ensemble, the Takacs Quartet, the Belcea Quartet, the Ysaye Quartet, the Vanbrugh Quartet, the Skampa Quartet, the Florestan Trio, pianists Steven Osborne and Leon McCawley and the bass Sir John Tomlinson.

In addition to mounting excellent concerts, the Society aims to provide a platform for young professional musicians and it is gratifying that so many of these have gone on to successful national and international careers.

The concerts are held at the Sussex Downs College in Lewes, normally on the fourth Friday of October, November, January, February and March at 7.45 pm.

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Come along and enjoy superb music in a friendly atmosphere. You can buy tickets on the door; and if you buy a ticket for the first concert and then wish to pay for a full season ticket, your payment for the single concert will be refunded. To obtain a season ticket, click on 'How to join'.

Also available at the door are tickets for wine (£1.80 per glass) and soft drinks (50p per glass) available in the interval, and programmes (£1) with notes on the artists and the music.

Acknowledgements

The Nicholas Yonge Society wishes to thank:

The Countess of Munster Musical Trust
Lewes District Council
Glyndebourne
Sussex Downs College
Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd.

For their financial and other support