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Instrumental Section 2026
Julia Dräger
richmondfestival.instruments@gmail.com

DATES
Dates 19th-21st March 2027
Venue: St Richard Reynolds Catholic College, Clifden Road, Twickenham, TW1 4LT
Adjudicator: Roy Robinson MA, Dip Perf RCM, ARCM, LTCL, LRAM, ATCL, ALCM
Open for entry Monday 12th October 2026
See Syllabus for more details
An admission charge applies to adult supporters attending the Festival, including parents, relatives, friends, and members of the public wishing to observe the classes.
Performers, other children, instrumental teachers and collaborative pianists (accompanists) do not require a ticket. Tickets may be purchased on the door. Alternatively, you can buy a ticket, day pass or weekend pass in advance using the link below and simply show it on your phone at the entrance.
Information
Find out how to join us
Syllabus and Information
The adjudicator for 2027 will be Roy Robinson MA, Dip Perf RCM, ARCM, LTCL, LRAM, ATCL, ALCM
Syllabus and Fees can be found HERE
All entries for the festival must be by Play and Perform (click on the yellow icon at the top right of this page)
Click HERE for some instructions to help you with the entry system.
The closing date for entries is Friday 15th January 2027
Entries MUST be made by this date but pieces can be confirmed or changed later if needed
Instructions
Festival times:
Please DO NOT arrive more than 20-30 minutes before the first session of the day: we will not be able to let you in and there is nowhere dry to shelter if it is raining.
There are plenty of lovely cafes in Twickenham to relax if you arrive really early.
Please attend at least 15 minutes before your class is timed to start and check in with the door stewards.
Please bring a named copy of the music for the adjudicator and remember the piano part for your pianist (if applicable).
If unable to attend please give as much notice as possible. Fees cannot be refunded.
Entry fee per adult: Weekend pass: £15, Day Pass: £10, Single Session: £6
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/107404 or at the door (card).Venue
St Richard Reynolds Catholic College, Clifden Road, Twickenham, TW1 4LT
The College is a ten-minute walk from Twickenham railway station and the H22, 33, 267, 281, 290 and 490 bus routes.
Parking available on site.
Please enter the college car park from station road. There is no pedestrian access through the college so you will need to follow the route shown on the map.
Pedestrian entry is from Clifden Road to the south end of the college.

Adjudicator - Roy Robinson MA, Dip Perf RCM, ARCM, LTCL, LRAM, ATCL, ALCM
Results 2026
Congratulations to all our amazing performers.
Full results here

Isabella Ng
Young Instrumentalist of the Year - 1st
Daphne Boden Memorial Harp Cup (Youth & Senior)
Wind & Brass Cup (Youth)
Concerto Cup (Youth)
Aidan Zhao
Young Instrumentalist - 2nd
Concerto Cup (Senior)
Is My Joy Septet
Silver Salver - Friends & Family

Ha-Yul Sarah Yoon
Junior Concerto and Junior Recital

Ji-Yul Hannah Yoon (with adjudicator Robert Bailey)
Silver Medal Junior Beginner

Siyue Huang
Winner Senior Recital Cup
pictured with Robert Bailey (adjudicator)
and Anna Lea Gonzales Duba, bronze medal Senior Recital
Teddington Violin
Advanced Ensemble Winners

Ashley Tin
Junior Advanced Solo Winner

Marcus and Ashley Tin
Silver Medal Friends and Family

Keira Cai
Winner of Bostock Cup (Musical Versatility)

Max Kimberley-Bowen
Winner of Beginner Strings
Winners 2025
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Instrumental Festival in 2025. We look forward to seeing you in 2026.

Alexander Cetateanu - Cello
Young Instrumentalist of the Year

Jiyuan Li - Harp
Young Instrumentalist 2nd Place

Florence Mather - Violin
Borough Cup
(shown here with adjudicator Hilary Sturt)
Other Performers 2025
Some of our other amazing performers

Golden Strings
Friends and Family

Matilda Hoberman Evers
Senior Recital

Liam Pesce
Junior Wind and Brass

Esme Wright
Absolute Beginners

Vivaldi Group
Ensemble Shield

Teddington Violin
Intermediate Ensemble

Teddington Violin
Junior Ensemble

Ellie Zhu
Youth Concerto
(shown here with adjudicator Hilary Sturt)

Ethan Norris
Youth Concerto and Musical Versatility
(shown here with adjudicator Hilary Sturt)

Reuben Saucedo
Cello Cup and Junior Recital Cup

Alexander Cetateanu
Youth Recital Cup
Samvid Sridhar
Youth Advanced Cup

Samvid Sridhar (3rd) Ellie Zhu (1st) and Alexander Cetateanu (2nd)
Youth Concerto
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