Das klagende Lied is Mahler’s musical coming-of-age - an insight into one of the great musical minds of all time and a chilling tale of jealousy, murder and magic. Written for colossal orchestral and choral forces, an eerie woodland and a lively wedding ceremony form the setting for this dramatic and beautiful fable. Paired with a first half full of hearty celebration, this is the perfect concert for a summer’s night.

Following his wonderfully informative and engaging talks in 2025, Professor of Composition at the University of Bristol John Pickard, returns to delve deeper into the world of Mahler. In this illustrated introduction to Das klagende Lied, John explores the work’s rich musical landscape and its complex genesis, bringing his trademark insight and clarity to this compelling masterpiece, written when Mahler was only 18 years old.

Enjoy crafts and storytelling at the Teddy Bear's Picnic!

Young nature explorers can hunt for birds and bugs around the Tewkesbury Abbey grounds.

Enjoy seasonal crafts like bark rubbing & nature collage on the Abbey lawn!

Enjoy seasonal crafts and create your own wild seed feeders!

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY An unforgettable evening of sweeping cinematic scores and timeless orchestral masterpieces, brought to life by the Fulltone Symphony Orchestra. From the evocative beauty of John Barrys Dances with Wolves Suite to the soaring lyricism of Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending, this programme moves seamlessly between film and classical music at its most powerful and expressive. The emotion deepens with James Horners Titanic Suite, before culminating in one of the greatest symphonic works ever written Symphony No. 9 From the New World by Antonn Dvok. Rich in melody and inspired by the spirit of America, this iconic work is filled with moments of both grandeur and deep nostalgia. Featuring acclaimed violin soloist Katy Smith, whose performance of The Lark Ascending captures both breathtaking virtuosity and exquisite stillness, and conducted by Anthony Brown, this is a concert of breathtaking scale and beauty, set within the magnificent surroundings of Tewkesbury Abbey. Programme Dances with Wolves Suite John Barry The Lark Ascending Ralph Vaughan Williams Titanic Suite James Horner Symphony No. 9 From the New World Antonn Dvok Event Details Saturday 26 September 2026 7:30pm Tewkesbury Abbey