A new arts festival is coming to Cornwall this July.
Music on the Moor is a five-day festival celebrating the culture of inland Cornwall and Bodmin Moor.
It will feature renowned author Michael Morpurgo, who will narrate poems inspired by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
The event will include a performance by violin soloist Krysia Osostowicz and guests at St Petroc’s Church in Bodmin.
Krysia Osostowicz, who is also artistic director of the festival, said: "Organising Music on the Moor has been a true labour of love, planning five days of wonderful collaborations between Cornwall-based artists with visiting writers and musicians.
"We are thrilled that Sir Michael Morpurgo will join us for the final concert.
"The festival also celebrates the majesty of this often-overlooked part of Cornwall, with events at stunning locations around Bodmin Moor."
The festival’s programme blends music, literature, and visual arts.
Events include concerts, art exhibitions, readings, walks, and communal meals.
Activities will take place in Blisland, St Breward, St Neot, and Bodmin.
Afternoon events are free, while evening concerts are ticketed.
The festival has attracted support from figures such as BBC Radio 3 presenter Petroc Trelawney and Sir Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden Project.
Mr Trelawney said: "Music on the Moor will be warmly welcomed as a new addition to the scene, encouraging visitors to Bodmin and the Moor, an area often missed on summer itineraries.
"And with the tireless artist-impresario Krysia Osostowicz at the helm, it is guaranteed to be a thrilling festival."
Sir Smit said: "One of the great pleasures in life is to hear wonderful musicians, storytellers and artists performing in the most romantic of settings.
"Music on the Moor is serving up a feast of moments that will linger long in the memory.
"So, take your soul for an outing and a delicious treat – it deserves it, and so do you."
The festival will also include the Brodsky Quartet, poet Ruth Padel, and master potter Chris Prindl.
Other artists featured are wood-turner Matthew Patrick and photographer Matthew Shaw.
The full programme and ticket details are available at musiconthemoor.co.uk.
The festival runs from Wednesday, July 9 to Sunday, July 13.
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