TOP PICKS FOR 2023

With the countdown to the Festival underway, we asked a few of our friends and supporters what they’re looking forward to this July and why.

THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE

“The combination of Julian Glover and Isabella Tree makes this a must attend event. Her writing has already opened many eyes, and mine, to new and better ways of looking at our countryside and I am sure her new book will continue this crucial story.”

WYN DAVIES

Patron of the Friends of BIF

“I’m looking forward to Orlando because it’s Handel, and Adrian Butterfield (the conductor) has style. Also, Il re Pastore because it’s Mozart and there’s a lovely bunch of young singers. You can’t go wrong with Handel and Mozart.

The Four Seasons recitals with top singers are a great idea. And, I fancy most of the books talks but especially Lady Ashton because of the fine job she did in Europe and because I hope she’ll spill a few inside stories.”

ROS WESTWOOD

Derbyshire Museums Manager

“I am so excited that Nicola Benedetti is coming to Buxton. She is a great ambassador for the violin, and for young people playing classical music, thrilling with familiar repertoire but so open to extraordinary new works – I loved her collaboration with Wynton Marsalis. To see her perform live in the Buxton Opera House acoustic will be a thrill.”

ANTONY MCKEOWN

Leader of High Peak Borough Council

“I don’t want to miss Alastair Campbell’s book talk. He’s my kind of guy and he’s going to have some fascinating stories.”

Sally Potter

Vision Buxton & No 6

The Square Tearooms

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The Land of MightHave-Been is my mustsee. I love that it’s set in Buxton, and it’s exciting to learn about Vera Brittain’s extraordinary life through music. I’m also really looking forward to Nicky Spence, because he’s just fabulous!”

Christopher And Morgane Shoults

La Gaby, Festival Circle

“At La Gaby we are very exited for BIF to start as it always brings such life and atmosphere to the town!

We are particularly looking forward to seeing the Mozart piece Il Re Pastore! It’s great to see Buxton putting on such big and beautiful productions.”