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Hailed as “spellbinding and supremely musical” by BBC Music Magazine, the Holst Singers are set to make a triumphant return to the Barnes Music Festival under the distinguished direction of Stephen Layton. Their performance will showcase the works of Barnes composers as well as students mentored by the legendary Gustav Holst.

Awarded with an MBE for services to classical music in October 2020, Stephen Layton is one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation. Often described as the finest exponent of choral music in the world today, his ground-breaking approach has had a profound influence on choral music over the last 30 years.