History and Aims

The Tilford Bach Festival is held annually in the Great Hall of Farnham Castle and All Saints Church Tilford, near Farnham, Surrey, and specialises in performances of Baroque music using authentic instruments and orchestration.

Denys Darlow, who established the Tilford Bach Society in 1952, directed the London Handel Festival and became well known as a conductor and interpreter of 17th and 18th century music. Following the 50^th Festival in 2002, Denys Darlow retired as Director. Laurence Cummings took over and was later joined by Adrian Butterfield as joint Music Director of the Society. In 2010 Laurence Cummings retired as the Music Director and became the Joint President. Adrian Butterfield is now the TBS Music Director (click here for Adrian’s biography).

Throughout the year the TBS organises concerts of baroque, classical and contemporary music played by young and exciting professional musicians in the Great Hall of Farnham Castle. Temporary members (see membership information) are welcome at all concerts.

The Society is Registered Charity No:23061

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