The train of thought now departing is reflecting with great excitement on the details for the forthcoming Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, which starts on Friday.

Themes this year include John Cage, music by Composer in Residence Rebecca Saunders, and a masterclass with, and a premiere by, Howard Skempton!

You can see the full programme on-line here.

Radio 3 usually broadcast from the festival: I’m lining up iPlayer for it.