The Romsey Chamber Music Festival (RCMF) has announce its latest programme, celebrating the legacy of one of the most influential musical figures of the 20th century, Eugene Ysaÿe. 

The festival will take place from May 30 to June 4, featuring world-class artists and a diverse range of events for all ages. 

This year, the theme is Amitié, which means friendship, with Ysaÿe's piece of the same name featuring in the programme. 

Artistic director Laura Rickard, a teacher at the Royal Academy of Music and a Romsey native, said: "Friendship is one of the essential elements of chamber music, and we wanted to celebrate this theme through music that brings people together." 

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This year marks 100 years since Ysaÿe's landmark sonatas for solo violin, and the festival will showcase compositions and music written by his circle of friends, students, and teachers. 

Ysaÿe, often known as the 'King of the Violin' was a teacher, conductor, and composer, and his legacy can be found throughout western music. The festival will explore the works of composers like Debussy, Fauré, Elgar, Vieuxtemps, Enescu, Ravel, and Kreisler. 

Ms Rickard said: "We've tried incredibly hard to keep ticket prices as low as possible, with several pay-as-you-wish or free events, discounts for students and children, and all concert tickets at £15 or below." 

For more information and to book tickets, visit: romseychambermusic.com.