1 June 2025

Rachel Podger, hailed as “the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin” (The Times), is a world-renowned interpreter of Baroque and Classical music. Winner of the 2018 Gramophone Artist of the Year and the prestigious Royal Academy of Music/Kohn Foundation Bach Prize, she is the founder and Artistic Director of Brecon Baroque and its festival. Rachel is celebrated for her innovative programming, including collaborations like A Guardian Angel with VOCES8 and the world premiere recording of completed Mozart sonatas. A passionate educator, she holds honorary positions at leading music institutions and continues to inspire audiences with her vibrant performances worldwide.