Myra Hess Festival – The National Gallery

London, 10 – 11 October 2025

Join Kahn & Averill for a weekend of festivities at the National Gallery celebrating the remarkable life and career of Dame Myra Hess. Celebrations start on Friday, 10 October with a free lunchtime concert in words and music, led by author Jessica Duchen and the outstanding pianist, Lara Melda.
For this weekend only, signed copies of Jessica’s book will be available at a special price of £30.00 (RRP £40.00) when ordered through this website.

Lunchtime concert: Friday 10 October, 1-2pm, Room 36, The National Gallery

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Valentin Berlinsky - A Quartet for Life

Berlinsky 100 – Salle Cortot

Paris, 15 – 19 October 2025

The musical world comes together in Paris to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Valentin Berlinsky (1925–2008), the remarkable cellist, dedicated teacher and founding spirit of the legendary Borodin Quartet, which he led with passion and vision for over six decades. His daughter, the acclaimed pianist Ludmila Berlinskaya, has conceived a vibrant tribute over five days at the Salle Cortot comprising a series of concerts, masterclasses, and talks where the music itself becomes the most appropriate celebration of his legacy.

Details and tickets here

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A final word: this volume as published by Kahn & Averill, with its stitched binding [thread-sewing], high-quality paper, beautiful font, neatly engraved musical examples, and well-proportioned layout, only adds to the extraordinary quality of the contents.
Brad DeRoche – review of Guitar in Soundboard (April 2025)

Duchen has been lucky in her publisher. The book is beautifully designed and produced, with proper stitch binding [thread-sewing] on high-quality paper, a handsome volume that sits well on a bookshelf.
Jeremy Nicholas – review of Myra Hess – National Treasure in Gramophone (April 2025)

A joy to hold – a joy to read – a joy to keep