As a young man, the composer Felix Mendelssohn made a life changing journey through Scotland to Mull where he found inspiration to write one of his most famous pieces – The Hebrides Overture, Fingal’s Cave.

Each year the Mendelssohn on Mull festival, under the artistic directorship of Levon Chilingirian invites a small group of young musicians at the start of their professional careers to take part in an extraordinary week of discovery and performance.  They are mentored by highly experienced players of chamber music, and perform to audiences in such diverse venues as the tiny Creich Church, which seats about 50 people, and the imposing grandeur of Duart Castle’s Great Hall. 

This year - The Mendelssohn on Mull Festival is celebrating 25 years of incredible music making.

The Festival at a Glance

Mendelssohn - The Composer

Watch our Festival Video

© photos Richard Campbell - Charity no: SC013040