Sunday 1 March, 3pm
Hexham Abbey, Northumberland
NE46 3NB

Maryna Vosmirova & Serhii Udod are a Ukrainian clarinet and guitar duo currently based in London. Both artists are students of the Royal Academy of Music and active performers across the UK and Europe.

Maryna, a classical guitarist, composer and arranger from Sumy, has appeared as a soloist at international festivals and is recognised for her work in chamber music and creative programming. Serhii, a Kyiv-born clarinettist, is an accomplished orchestral musician and member of leading youth and academy ensembles, performing under distinguished conductors in symphonic, operatic and theatre productions.

Together, they explore a diverse repertoire spanning Latin American tango, Eastern European folk traditions and contemporary works, alongside original arrangements and new music. Their programmes combine rhythmic vitality with lyrical depth, featuring composers such as Piazzolla, Bartók and modern Ukrainian voices. The duo is committed to presenting the guitar and clarinet as an equal and expressive partnership, bridging classical tradition with fresh, cross-cultural perspectives.

Sunday 26 March, 3pm
Hexham Abbey, Northumberland
NE46 3NB

Eva Victoria Schockmel (Luxembourg, 2001) earned her bachelor’s degree with highest distinction from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the class of Gabriel Bianco. She performs with ensembles like Duo Encordé and Pulsar Quartet, and has appeared as soloist i.a. with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra.
Recent competition awards in 2025 comprise the 2nd Prize at the Uppsala International Young Talents Competition, 3rd Prize at the 14th Martinez Guitar Duo Competition in Iserlohn and 3rd Prize as well as Audience Prize at the Mantovani International Guitar Festival.
Passionate about guitar, percussion and arranging, Eva Victoria is currently pursuing her Master studies as a as a Neville Wathen Scholar at the Royal College of Music in London, under the guidance of Gary Ryan and Christopher Stell.

Sunday 26 April, 3pm
Hexham Abbey, Northumberland
NE46 3NB

The Rhossili Duo (comprising Gabriella Alberti and Cai Charles) are a vibrant guitar and flute pair who explore the passionate world of dance and tango music. They have had a busy year performing as Young Ensemble Artists for the Beaumaris, Budleigh and Fishguard Music festivals.

Other performance highlights include Welsh Parliament, Draper’s Hall in London and Cwmdu Concert Society. Alongside recitals, they work with Wye Valley Music, providing outreach performances in primary schools and dementia care homes.

As individuals, flutist Gabriella Alberti has freelanced with orchestras such as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National Opera and the British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Guitarist Cai Charles has performed internationally as part of the ‘Maestros de la Guitarra’ concert series in Spain and premiered the ‘Dos Dalias’ concerto by Gerardo Tamez in St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

Programme includes the preview of a brand new IGF commission by Sarah Lianne Lewis.