John Frederick Hudson

Now

Present tense. What is on the desk this season.

JAM Composer Residency 2026

Six composers, two residencies on the Kent coast, writing for pianist Thomas Kelly and accordionist Ryan Corbett ahead of a London concert on 6 November.

November 6, 2026

Both residencies complete, concert in rehearsal

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Leadership

Outside the Lines & Pictures at an Exhibition

Two pianists. One piano. An evening of four-hand repertoire that opens with a world premiere from John Frederick Hudson and closes with Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition reimagined for four hands at a single keyboard.

July 8, 2026

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JAM on the Marsh Festival 2026

The thirteenth JAM on the Marsh Festival looks to the music of France and the influence of jazz on classical music.

July 8, 2026

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RPS Award Shortlisting

Shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society Award in Series and Events, celebrated at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

March 12, 2026

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Penumbra

Commissioned by Cyrill Ibrahim and premiered at the World Heart Beat Centre in Season of the Song.

September 26, 2025

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Britten Sinfonia Debut

Conducted Britten Sinfonia in two world premieres alongside Dove, Boulanger, Satie and Mealor's Second Symphony.

July 5, 2025

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I Felt a Funeral, in My Brain

Winner of Best World Premiere at the International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf, followed by ten performances across Germany including the Oberammergau Passion Play Theatre.

June 8, 2025

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