--- title: About Burford Lenthall Concerts description: Lenthall Concerts was founded over 30 years ago my Michael Bochmann MBE. Michael was a pupil at Burford School and subsequently went to the Royal... image: https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hubfs/20230719_142804%20(1).jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/about#main-content) [![Logo light ](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20light%20.png?width=180&height=80&name=Logo%20light%20.png "Logo light ")](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/?hsLang=en-gb) [![Logo dark ](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20dark%20.png?width=180&height=80&name=Logo%20dark%20.png "Logo dark ")](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/?hsLang=en-gb) - 2026/27 Season Programme - [Craig Ogden 14 October 2026](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/october-2026) - [Mozart Piano Concerto 4 November 2026](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/november-2026) - [Corelli Christmas Concerto 2 December 2026](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/december-2026) - ["Winterreise" Roderick Williams 6 January 2027](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/january-2027) - ["Trout Quintet" 24 February 2027](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/february-2027) - [Brhams Tchaikovsky & Mozart 24 March 2027](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/march-2027) - [Season Ticket](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/season-tickets) - [About](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/about) - [Outreach](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/outreach) - Previous Seasons - [2023-24](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/season-archive-23/24) - [2024-25](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/season-archive-24/25) - [2025-26](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/archive-season-25/26) - [Contact Us](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/contact) # About us About Us ## Lenthall Concerts has been bringing outstanding music to West Oxfordshire since 1992. Lenthall Concerts was founded over 30 years ago by Michael Bochmann MBE. Michael was a pupil at Burford School and subsequently went to the Royal Academy of Music, London, to study the violin. Since the early 1970s, he has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music through performances, media and education. He made his first broadcasts for the BBC at the age of 19 and numerous recordings thereafter. In recognition of his services to music, he was awarded an MBE in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday honours list. Since its founding the Lenthall Concert series has become part of the cultural and social fabric of Burford, promoting 6 concerts a year, drawn from international and varied artists. Aside from the Concerts, the society aims to reach out to younger people, to educate and enlighten them on the enjoyment of classical music. Our performers generally deliver workshops to students at Burford School before the concerts, and in some cases become part of the concert. - ![lenthall 1](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Concert%20Images/lenthall%201.jpeg?width=2048&height=1536&name=lenthall%201.jpeg) - ![lenthall 2](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Concert%20Images/lenthall%202.jpeg?width=2048&height=2048&name=lenthall%202.jpeg) - ![lenthall 3](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Concert%20Images/lenthall%203.jpeg?width=960&height=720&name=lenthall%203.jpeg) - ![lenthall 4](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Concert%20Images/lenthall%204.jpeg?width=2048&height=1365&name=lenthall%204.jpeg) - ![lenthall 5](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Concert%20Images/lenthall%205.jpeg?width=2048&height=1536&name=lenthall%205.jpeg) - ![lenthall 6](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Concert%20Images/lenthall%206.jpeg?width=2048&height=1365&name=lenthall%206.jpeg) Fund Raising ### Donation and Sponsorship We welcome any donation or sponsorship to assist in the running of the series. 80% of our income pays for our artists, the balance being the cost to market and stage the events. Our aim is to build a varied and interesting series of concerts each year. We are registered by HMRC to recover tax from any donation. Please fill in our contact form or telephone 01993 824949 [![CONTACT US](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/140087121/interactive-75859454650.png)](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIqPUl91jsKzZq19yhthpYM5r6HWi3dZnDnW7gB5b8JalHsdPMuIKFEzcBC6p5U%2F9m7bSlnt24gc9gqWufEcG8ZNgMDJ%2B%2F57VPJwe83eQDdCkuVI4LByvHPqFhyzU7r2trMfuleO7LHXsKT6YXJ6vS32NvIb5RPC2N6JaTqxOQHApjEC%2FwVaRgyHhIphFn%2B3C7%2B5a0hwrep%2BrN1NIcW0FiR4XBc3cSmKcBTHszrYk5EGjzf&webInteractiveContentId=75859454650&portalId=140087121&hsLang=en-gb) ![20230719_142804 (1)](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/20230719_142804%20(1).jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=20230719_142804%20(1).jpg) ## Our Sponsors ![Cotswold wildlife park logo - home](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hubfs/Cotswold%20wildlife%20park%20logo%20-%20home.png) ![Buford Garden co. logo - home](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hubfs/Buford%20Garden%20co.%20logo%20-%20home.png) ![Burford festival logo - home](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hubfs/Burford%20festival%20logo%20-%20home.png) ![Oxford Creativity logo - home](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hubfs/Oxford%20Creativity%20logo%20-%20home.png) ## The Team The Society is a Charity and organised and run by volunteers. The committee comprises: ![Michael Bochmann](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Bochmann-1.jpeg?width=1828&height=1839&name=Michael%20Bochmann-1.jpeg) #### Michael Bochmann Founder and Artistic Director ![Geoffrey Haines](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Committee/1579185647286.jpeg?width=400&height=400&name=1579185647286.jpeg) #### Geoffrey Haines Chair ![Nigel Barraclough](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Lenthall_image.jpg?width=474&height=474&name=Lenthall_image.jpg) #### Nigel Barraclough Treasurer & Trustee ![Anonymous Headshot](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Anonymous%20Headshot.png?width=270&height=220&name=Anonymous%20Headshot.png) #### Sean Frankcom General Member ![Anonymous Headshot](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hubfs/Anonymous%20Headshot.png) #### Helen Jenkins General Member ![Karen Gadd](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hubfs/Committee/Karen_Gadd_Compressed.jpeg) #### Karen Gadd Sponsorship ![Anonymous Headshot](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/hubfs/Anonymous%20Headshot.png) #### Christina Scherer Trustee ## The Venue All our concerts take place at Burford School, the venue provides an intimate, welcoming atmosphere, unusual at concerts of this calibre.  Burford School Cheltenham Road BURFORD Oxfordshire OX18 4PL - - 2025 All rights reserved | [Terms & Conditions](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/terms-conditions?hsLang=en-gb) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.lenthallconcerts.org.uk/privacy-policy?hsLang=en-gb)   Registered Charity Number 1086028