British pianist Isata Kane‑Mason headlines British Evening at Ohrid Summer Festival

The 66th edition of the Ohrid Summer Festival in North Macedonia featured a British Evening dedicated to British music. Leading the program, British pianist **Isata Kane‑Mason** performed a programme ranging from Haydn and Mozart to Rachmaninoff, earning prolonged applause for her virtuosity and interpretive depth. In her remarks she said, “It is a real honour to play at a festival with such rich tradition and prestige.”

The concert underscored the long‑standing cultural cooperation between the United Kingdom and North Macedonia. Festival director **Gjorgi Cucovski** presented plaques to **His Excellency Matthew Lohan**, the UK ambassador to Macedonia, and **Claire Sirs Wood**, Director for the Western Balkans at the British Council, acknowledging their support for the event. The British Embassy’s involvement highlighted the night as a symbol of friendship and joint cultural promotion.

The performance reinforced the Ohrid Summer Festival’s reputation as a venue that attracts world‑class artists, while the British Evening remains one of its most significant programme segments, fostering ongoing cultural ties between the two nations.