2011 marks the third annual Wimbledon Music Festival – a sixteen day feast of world-class music-making in SW19. We caught up with the festival’s director Anthony Wilkinson to find out why he chose Wimbledon as the location for his festival and what challenges he has faced during the first few years:

This year’s festival opens on November 12th with a performance of Bach’s Mass in B Minor with the Academy Choir and Baroque Players and soloists Nancy Argenta, Michael Chance, Allan Clayton and Roderick Williams. For full concert listings and to buy tickets, visit the Wimbledon Music Festival website or call the box office on 0844 871 7685.