2023 | Year in review
2023 | Year in review
3,500 The total number of you who travelled with us on our tours for small groups and music events this year. These consisted of:
148 tours for small groups This included a small number of new itineraries – among them: Renaissance Rivals, Italian Design, and Sir Christopher Wren.
Four Martin Randall Festivals For the first time since 2019, we were able to offer a full programme of our unique festivals celebrating music and place.
Four Chamber Music Breaks With the Castalian, Elias and Consone Quartets, and the Linos Trio.
2023 | Year in review
A further 400 of you joined us on large, non-residential music events in London:
Byrd in the City | 15 May The London Organs Day | 12 September Advent Choral Day | 28 November We intend to offer the same number in 2024. We also ran a number of small-group London Days.
2023 | Year in review
Online talks are as popular as ever Since we began running them in 2020, our range of online talks with leading experts has gone from strength to strength.
We hosted a total of 17 series in 2023, attracting a total of 2,600 participants. Subjects ranged from the rise and fall of the Italian Renaissance to the life and music of Gustav Mahler, while others surveyed the peaks of the Himalayas, or the romance of Britain’s historic railways.
2023 | Year in review
We established new relationships This year, we were delighted to become Corporate Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society. As well as contributing financially through our membership, we have some collaborative projects in the pipeline. In September, we launched our new partnership with a free webinar episode – an interview with renowned baritone Roderick Williams. Click here to watch the recording.
2023 | Year in review
We celebrated anniversaries In 2023, we marked 400 years since the death of English composer William Byrd with a five-day music festival in Lincoln and a Choral Day in London. Acclaimed vocal ensemble The Tallis Scholars, with whom we have collaborated on many occasions, celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. Our festival – The Thomas Tallis Trail – was designed to celebrate this, with performances by the group in the places where their namesake composer lived and worked. We examined the life and works of Sir Christopher Wren, in the tercentenary of the great architect’s death. Our programme included a five-day tour, a series of online talks, and a number of London Day departures. Pablo Picasso died 50 years ago this year, and our tour ‘Celebrating Picasso’ attended special exhibitions in Málaga, Madrid, Barcelona and Paris.
2023 | Year in review
We worked with world-class musicians Martin Randall Festivals in 2023 included performances from some truly fabulous musicians from the UK and beyond.
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Basel Chamber Orchestra, Basler Madrigalisten, Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, Mahan Esfahani, Fretwork, Gesualdo Six, Freddy Kempf, Lincoln Cathedral Choir, Mandelring Quartet, New Dutch Academy, Thomas Oliemans, Per Sonat Ensemble, Rachel Podger, Martina Pohl, Recordare, Rose Consort of Viols, Sol Gabetta, Solomon’s Knot, The Tallis Scholars, Tenebrae, Vox Luminis.
2023 | Year in review
Our team grew
We were joined by six new staff in London in 2023, to add to the eight that were recruited in 2022, taking us up to 32. We are moving to a larger office space to accommodate us as we continue to expand. Including our Brisbane office, there are now 35 people taking care of your bookings, and running our tours and events.
2023 | Year in review
We have lots of happy clients In 2023, we achieved a rating of 99% from over 1,000 independent reviews. ‘ Martin Randall tours excel at providing cultural tours. This was my fourth tour, and all have been expertly curated with excellent lecturers, personable and efficient guides, accommodation at the best hotels possible, along with museum visits and background information to enhance the experience.’ ‘ An extremely good tour operator which has (again) provided an excellent holiday.’ ‘ Martin Randall Travel offers cultural tours and visits world-wide, led by experts. Outstanding hassle-free organisation.’ ‘ Excellent throughout. Expectations fulfilled. MRT’s description in its brochure was accurate as to what was actually provided.’ ‘ First class at every point.’
2023 | Year in review
We look forward to welcoming you in 2024 We will continue to expand our range of tours, festivals, events and online talks – and to strive to provide you with the finest cultural experiences available, unparalleled attention to detail, and the best customer service. To view our programme, visit martinrandall.com/2024 For online talks: martinrandall.com/online-talks To stay updated: martinrandall.com/newsletter-signup