Concerts

An exploration of sacred music from the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I, including music by Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Thomas Morley and John Taverner.… Read More

In our upcoming Spring concert “Madrigal Madness” we offer a concert of madrigals and part songs from the 16th Century to the 20th.… Read More

Perhaps one of Bach’s best choral masterpieces, the telling of the Passion of Christ as written in the gospel of John is always a beautiful and poignant concert during the Lent period.… Read More

Annabel Knight and Robin Bigwood perform a duo concert. Programme details coming soon.… Read More

Rare German and Italian solo and trio sonatas played by two violins and harpsichord.… Read More

Rosafresca (Steve Walter and Emily Nunns) will perform Elizabethan lute songs to include Dowland, Campion, Johnson and Rosseter.… Read More

We’re delighted to welcome back the glittering CBSO Baroque Ensemble in a programme for flute and strings by Bach and his contemporaries – because you can never quite have enough of Bach, especially not with free admission and coffee and … Read More… Read More

The latest show from acclaimed musicians Chris Green and Sophie Matthews takes in 600 years of musical history in 90 minutes! Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending up in the 20th century (and incorporating everything in between!) this fun … Read More… Read More

The sextet of Dresden soloists joined together in 2016. The centre of attention for the “SoliDeisten” are Bach’s motets or arias performed as solo – complemented by works from the Renaissance to the Modern Age set for six voices.… Read More

Although they had plenty of other things to worry about – wars, disease, death, heaven and hell – it could be said that human beings in Medieval and Renaissance Europe had a closer relationship than ours with nature and a … Read More… Read More

Harpsichordists Steven Devine and Colin Booth are joined by soprano Kate Semmens in a journey through the music of 17th century England.… Read More

Liz Walker, Sebastian Comberti and Michael Overbury return to present a timeless collection of solo chamber works for flute, cello and harpsichord.… Read More

Discover the Real Roots! of folk music, the world of late 16th century popular traditional music and instruments as heard in both court and country.… Read More

Lutenist/luthier Din Ghani (better known as founder/leader of Musicke in the Ayre) will give a recital of solo pieces from England, Spain, Italy and France on a number of his own instruments: a 7-course renaissance lute, two 6-course vihuelas, an … Read More… Read More

Stroud Canal Choir, directed by Hugh Barton with Clemency Rubinstein (Flute) and Ypotryll Medieval Trio A sequence of music and poetry including Monteverdi, Purcell, Medieval song, Britten, Barton, Josquin.… Read More

After their much-loved performance of the English Songbook last year with two extra friends, the Enigma Duo return with the French edition, with an extra friend in tow! Expect more lovely chansons sung to the harp and violin for an … Read More… Read More

Outstanding viol player Charles Medlam and his daughter Hannah, a soprano, are joined by theorbo player Alex McCartney for a programme of 17th century songs and instrumental music from London, Paris and Rome.… Read More

Join Exeter Bach Society for a liturgical performance of J S Bach’s beautiful septuagesima cantata Ich hab’ in Gottes Herz und Sinn, BWV 92, with orchestral accompaniment.… Read More

A couple of substantial pieces from the Rococo period surrounded by Baroque and modern pieces.… Read More

Music from the renaissance to the 21st century, written or arranged for recorder chamber orchestra. Directed by Tom Beets.… Read More

After too long, much longer than they care to remember, Jonathan Morgan (flute), David Hatcher (viola da gamba) and Warwick Cole (harpsichord) reunite to play together once again. Programme details to follow! Coffee and cake as always available with free … Read More… Read More

An exquisite evening of music from the golden era of the Baroque and Classical eras including solo soprano arias sung by Mhairi Lawson. As a soloist Mhairi has performed in opera houses and concert halls worldwide including English National Opera, … Read More… Read More

Christmas Music from The Gloucester Waites with Soprano Karen Jones… Read More

Cheltenham Bach Choir is delighted to be performing “Messiah” this December. With a top-class line-up of soloists and period orchestra, this is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas celebrations. Cheltenham Bach Choir, conducted by David Crown The Musical … Read More… Read More

Opus Anglicanum return to Wells with their most popular sell-out Christmas concert. Thoughtful texts interweave with mediaeval carols and plainchant in the magical candlelit setting of the cathedral quire. Early booking advised… Read More

JENNY BLISS – voice and multi instrumentsbaroque violin * folk harp * renaissance flute * recorder * electric violin * viola da gamba * keyboards * electric double bass OLLIE PARFITT – moog player extraodinaire of ‘The Herbaliser’ and ‘The … Read More… Read More

Opus Anglicanum will bring their hugely popular Christmas concert to Prior Park College, an event that sells out each year at Wells Cathedral.  Thoughtful texts interweaved with mediaeval carols and plainchant in the magical candlelit setting of the impressive college … Read More… Read More

In Norway, the Lussinatten festival celebrates the longest night of the year. Legend has it that Lussi, a feared enchantress, punishes anyone who dares to work and, from Lussinatten until Christmas, spirits, gnomes and trolls roam the earth.… Read More

The first part of our programme includes treasures from the 16th and 17th centuries including Palestrina Exsultate Deo, Bach Der Geist hilft and Monteverdi Cantate Domino, and mixes these with sparkling gems from more modern composers with Swayne Magnificat, Poulenc … Read More… Read More

Music for advent including young violinist Olivia Tresize: Bach Cantata BWV 140 – Wachet Auf Corelli Concerto Grosso Op 6. No. 8 (Christmas) Haydn Violin Concerto in G Schutz Machet die tore weit M. Haydn Universi qui expectant… Read More

Settings of ‘Hodie Christus natus est’ by Sweelinck, Marenzio, Byrd and Donati.  Carols by Vaughan Williams, Walton, Kodaly and Pearsall. Concert Poster… Read More

This petit ensemble will present an evening of baroque gems, including Buxtehude – Der Herr Ist Mit Mir; Corelli – Concerto Grosso Op. 6 n.8 (Christmas Concerto) & Handel – Dixit Dominus.… Read More

Music Director: Anthony Bevan Light in Darkness – a Choral Celebration of Christmas… Read More

Hungarian-born baroque violinist Rudolf Balázs has paired with Elizabeth Kenny (Director of Performance at the University of Oxford, and professor of Lute at the Royal Academy of Music) , one of Europe’s leading lute players, to present an evening of … Read More… Read More

Join us for a night celebration as we welcome back ‘Piva – The Renaissance Collective’ for their every popular Christmas show.  Seasonal music, songs and traditions of the past played for today.… Read More

Yeovil Chamber Choir welcomes William McElwee, who is conducting his first concert as our Musical Director Programme includes: Georg Frederic Handel: Messiah (selection) Johann Sebastian Bach: From Christmas Oratorio: And there were shepherds | Break forth O beauteous heavenly light … Read More… Read More

Recorder music with flourish and a dash of panache. The programme with include music by CPE Bach and Quantz.… Read More

Christmas music with Deborah Catterall.… Read More

Coffee Concert regulars the Oriel Singers return with mellifluous music to usher in the Advent season. Expect plenty of seasonal treats, both familiar and surprising. There will be warming hot drinks and cake and free entry from 10:30.… Read More

Paragon Singers is joined by soloists and an period orchestra for a special performance of Handel’s masterpiece Dixit Dominus, alongside Dietrich Buxtehude’s Jesu, Meines Lebens Leben and J.S. Bach’s Advent motet Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland.… Read More

Join Exeter Bach Society for a vivid performance of Bach’s great masterpiece, the Mass in B Minor. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pieces of classical music of all-time, this concert officially marks the start of the society’s 25th … Read More… Read More

Mozart Spatzenmesse (Sparrow Mass) with choruses from Handel’s Solomon, and music by Bob Chilcott, Orlando Gibbons & Vaughan Williams The Mid Wessex Singers present a delightful bird themed autumn concert, encompassing classic masterpieces by Mozart and Handel, with complementary works … Read More… Read More

Zephyrian Woodwind Orchestra, Conductor – Richard Carder Charity Concert for All Saints Renovation, Rock Project & Julian House. Free admission with closing collection – suggested donations over £5. Car park at rear in Lynfield Park. Programme: W.A.Mozart – Symphony 48 in Eb … Read More… Read More

A concert tracing the epic journey of Renaissance composer Francisco Guerrero from his home in Spain to the city of Jerusalem. Featuring music by Guerrero and by his contemporaries… Read More

Blackdowns Early Music Projects is proud to present the fourth in its biennial GRAND BAROQUE series, featuring rarely heard, large works fully deserving a Cathedral setting! Stunning music from C17th century Vienna and Salzburg directed by JanJoost van Elburg with … Read More… Read More

Until the 15th century music was predominantly an aural tradition. However, with the invention of the printing press this tradition began to disappear. Still, some melodies are innately memorable – why? This programme includes music by Caccini, Dowland, Purcell, Bach, … Read More… Read More

Scala Regni Caelestis is the name given during the Renaissance period to the first six notes of the musical scale. Because of music’s ability to transport and inspire, the steps of the scale became known as the stairway to heaven. … Read More… Read More

The combined choirs of The Artavian Singers and The Winkleigh Singers, together with The Artavian Baroque Orchestra perform Charpentier’s Enthronement of a Bishop Mass for 4 choirs composed in the 16th century. Conducted by John Marston.… Read More

Clare Tunney, sopranoClara Kanter, mezzo sopranoDavid de Winter, tenorDarwin Leonard Prakash, bass Bath CamerataInstruments of Time and TruthBenedict Hoffnung, conductor Bath Camerata joins this world-class Baroque ensemble for the first time in what is sure to be an unforgettable, authentic performance of this well-known and … Read More… Read More

Programme includes music by Handel, Vivaldi, and Locatelli Tafelmusik: translating as ‘music for feasting’, it is a name that, through the revered Toronto-based period performance orchestra, has been synonymous worldwide with dynamic, engaging and soulful performances. Tafelmusik are one of the world’s … Read More… Read More

Hope, fear and triumph:Music of the Thirty Years War 1618-1648 Guest Director: Gawain Glenton Organ: Oliver John Ruthven… Read More

The Bristol Ensemble unveils its Baroque specialist ensemble for the first time, under the directorship of Adrian Chandler. Adrian will be familiar to St George’s audiences from his performances with La Serenissima and takes over the leadership of Bristol Ensemble … Read More… Read More

Exultate SingersRichard May celloDavid Ogden conductor Thomas Tallis O Nata LuxRoxanna Panufnik All Shall Be WellKrzysztof Penderecki Agnus DeiNicholas O’Neill This Light of ReasonEric Whitacre Lux AurumqueCecilia McDowall Through a Glass DarklySergei Rachmaninov Nunc dimittis from All-Night VigilJohn Rutter Hymn to the Creator of LightHerbert Howells Requiem On this Remembrance Sunday evening, … Read More… Read More

The international award-winning British vocal ensemble Apollo5 delights audiences with versatile and engaging performances on the concert platform, singing repertoire ranging from renaissance, classical and contemporary choral music to folk, jazz and pop… Their programme will include pieces from their … Read More… Read More

Part of the Vespers @ 6 Recital Series Each recital takes place within the service of Compline, complete with the Medieval plainsong chants for all to sing. Followed by a cheese and wine reception. Retiring collection in aid of the … Read More… Read More

Hannah Davey joins the Corelli Ensemble to perform Bach’s lovely Wedding Cantata and an extra concerto by a Princess, Wilhelmine von Beyreuth. This will surely feel like a special occasion with the usual free entry and homemade coffee and cake … Read More… Read More

Bath Bach Choir Kate Bunney (saxophone) Marcus Sealy (piano) Nigel Perrin (conductor) Inspired by the going down of the day – both literal and metaphorical – the programme moves from a Renaissance compline to Sullivan’s emotive The Long Day Closes, via Gibbons, … Read More… Read More

With the illustrious KATHERINE BLAKE of ‘Mediaeval Baebes’ on Voice, Recorder and Violin… …OLLIE PARFITT – Moog Synth Player Extraordinaire of ‘The Herbaliser’ and ‘Circulus’… …JENNY BLISS – Early Music Virtuoso and Ethereal Vocals.  “Fantastic” BBC Radio 3.… Read More

Four accomplished musicians (and former Royal College of Music students) present music from the 17th and 18th centuries including works by Vivaldi, Handel and C.P.E. Bach alongside improvising in styles from the same period.… Read More

The origins of flamenco are in shadow. We know its musical influences date back to Islamic Iberia between the 8th and 15th centuries yet the first mention of flamenco by name is not until 1774. What happened in these intervening … Read More… Read More

Under the artistic direction of Harry Bicket, The English Concert has earned a reputation for combining urgency, passion and fire with precision, delicacy and beauty. Their collaborative artistic partners reflect their pursuit for new ways to bring music to life. … Read More… Read More

Our 2019 Choral Pilgrimage brings together music past and present, highlighting The Sixteen’s choral journey over the last 40 years. Our close relationship with Sir James MacMillan continues with a new commission O virgo prudentissima, contrasted with music by Fayrfax performed on our … Read More… Read More

Beethoven tells you what it’s like to be Beethoven and Mozart tells you what it’s like to be human.  Bach tells you what it’s like to be the universe.” Douglas Adams Marvel at our extraordinary universe and the beauty of … Read More… Read More

Popular Spanish music from street & stage In an enchanting programme specially researched by Ian Gammie, featuring renowned tenor Rogers Covey-Crump, the music explores the age-old themes of love, joy and sadness in songs accompanied by early instruments.… Read More

Songs and instrumentals from the Court of Ferdinand and Isabella.… Read More

Our 2019 Choral Pilgrimage brings together music past and present, highlighting The Sixteen’s choral journey over the last 40 years. Our close relationship with Sir James MacMillan continues with a new commission O virgo prudentissima, contrasted with music by Fayrfax performed on our … Read More… Read More

Sandrine Piau sopranoStuart Jackson tenorKonstantin Krimmel baritone Arcangelo is one of the world’s leading ensembles, bringing together exceptional musicians under the baton of Jonathan Cohen. Composed while the young Handel was at the peak of his operatic success in London, the Brockes Passion … Read More… Read More

The first in the new season of Coffee Concerts at Holy Apostles Church. Hannah Grove (soprano) and Elizabeth Pallett (theorbo and guitar) come to explore Cupid’s powers through the music and poetry of the 17th century. As always, the entrance … Read More… Read More

Peter Phillips and The Tallis Scholars have long been fascinated by how composers from different backgrounds set the same, seminal texts. This programme goes some way towards showing how important and durable plainchant was, from the renaissance period to 20th … Read More… Read More

Sing Joyfully – a cappella repertoire from the Renaissance to today.​ VOCES8 is delighted to present Sing Joyfully, a programme that celebrates the joy and beauty of voices in harmony. Formed in 2005, this group of eight beautifully integrated solo … Read More… Read More

Armonico Consort & Baroque Orchestra The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble Director – Christopher Monks A musical evening capturing the enchanted journey through the extraordinary history of the Papacy – trekking through tales of greatness and intellect, whilst stumbling upon … Read More… Read More

Be guided through the musical scenery of 18th century Scotland through timeless folk tunes and infectious dance rhythms. Ensemble Hesperi offer an engaging programme based on Scottish Baroque music from Scottish-born composers such as James Oswald and William McGibbon.… Read More

This event has been cancelled Part of the Vespers @ 6 Recital Series Each recital takes place within the service of Compline, complete with the Medieval plainsong chants for all to sing. Followed by a cheese and wine reception. Retiring … Read More… Read More

A marvellous mix of medieval music for voice and instruments. Soprano Karen Jones, and instrumentalists Rachel Tedd and Simon Pickard, present music from the 14th and 15th centuries, employing a range of reproduction period-instruments.… Read More

A programme of music and words to celebrate William Shakespeare, with a joyful celebration in music and words, including excerpts and songs from the plays.… Read More

A Musical Revolution The year 1501 changed music for ever. It saw the publication in Venice of the world’s first ever book of printed music. This revolutionary book was called Harmonice Musices Odhecaton – a collection of 96 exquisite pieces … Read More… Read More

This local viol consort will play music from the 16th and 17th centuries by the leading composers of the day, accompanying soprano Janet Upton. The performance will last 30-40 minutes.… Read More

Come and hear instruments, such as pipe and tabor, hurdy-gurdy and bagpipes, which have been part of the popular musical life of this country for centuries, played by musicians wearing the dress of the time. The performance will last 30-40 … Read More… Read More

Celebrating Strozzi 400 with the gorgeous arias, duets and trios from her birthplace The 400th anniversary of Barbara Strozzi’s birth gives us another reason to indulge in some glorious music from Venice, this time exploiting the potential of 3 sopranos … Read More… Read More

A programme of music of the 1500s from the Low Countries played on historical instruments from the 16th and 17th centuries. The performance lasts about 40 minutes.… Read More

Celebrating Strozzi 400 with the gorgeous arias, duets and trios from her birthplace The 400th anniversary of Barbara Strozzi’s birth give us another reason to indulge in some glorious music from Venice, this time exploiting the potential of 3 sopranos … Read More… Read More

Ensemble Molière are joined by the internationally acclaimed soprano Lauren Lodge-Campbell to present The Wind of Change. This programme presents both the most innovative music and the most popular themes of the baroque era; love, nature and mythology. Be blown … Read More… Read More

Ensemble Molière are joined by the internationally acclaimed soprano Lauren Lodge-Campbell to present The Wind of Change. This programme presents both the most innovative music and the most popular themes of the baroque era; love, nature and mythology. Be blown … Read More… Read More

Our 2019 Choral Pilgrimage brings together music past and present, highlighting The Sixteen’s choral journey over the last 40 years. Our close relationship with Sir James MacMillan continues with a new commission O virgo prudentissima, contrasted with music by Fayrfax performed on our … Read More… Read More

Our 2019 Choral Pilgrimage brings together music past and present, highlighting The Sixteen’s choral journey over the last 40 years. Our close relationship with Sir James MacMillan continues with a new commission O virgo prudentissima, contrasted with music by Fayrfax performed on our … Read More… Read More

Lute songs associated with being outside London Soprano Jane Hunt and lutenist Din Ghani discover songs about or by people who are away from the Capital for various reasons such as residence, retirement, rejection, exile, employment, or just an excursion … Read More… Read More

Praeludium und Fuge e-Moll (BWV 548) ‘The Wedge’Johann Sebastian Bach Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (BWV 676)Johann Sebastian Bach​ Vers l’espérance (Trois Poèmes/III)Thierry Escaich​ Nun ruhen alle WälderJacques van Oortmerssen​ Prélude et Fugue sur le nom d’AlainMaurice Duruflé​… Read More

This concert has been postponed Click here to see the rescheduled concert The same programme will also be performed at this concert in Bath Celebrating Strozzi 400 with the gorgeous arias, duets and trios from her birthplace The 400th anniversary … Read More… Read More

Richard Lester is universally acclaimed as a prominent interpreter of early music on period and modern keyboard instruments.… Read More

Annabel Knight RecordersRobin Bigwood Harpsichord As part of this year’s Woodhouse Advanced Recorder Course, Annabel and Robin will perform music from across the centuries for recorders and harpsichord, exploring the theme of change and transformation. The old and the new jostle together … Read More… Read More

A welcome return for Alison McGillivray, following her concert for us in 2017, to play Bach’s cello suites 2, 3 and 5 together with some more Scots tunes. Alison is a cellist and viola da gamba player who is regularly … Read More… Read More

The Glevum Consort look back to Llanthony Secunda Priory’s 13th-century heyday, when texts such as the Old English Edi Beo Thu, now commonly known as the Llanthony Carol, were housed within its walls. The concert traces the history of medieval … Read More… Read More

Joel Munday (Violin) and Julian Trevelyan (Piano) Sonata No.3 in E major, BWV 1016Johann Sebastian Bach Sonata for Piano and Violin No. 1 in D major, Op.12Ludwig van Beethoven Fantaisie Brillante sur des motifs de l’opéra Faust de Gounod, Op 20Henryk … Read More… Read More

Stunning a cappella vocal quintet Papagena explore the full gamut of close harmony music from the 11th to the 21st century. From sacred hymns and ancient madrigals, to inventive arrangements of Guns N’ Roses, Imogen Heap and Joni Mitchell, this … Read More… Read More

One of Handel’s most dramatic and exciting oratorios, Israel in Egypt tells the biblical story of the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt and their escape across the Red Sea. The ten plagues descending on the Egyptians are astoundingly descriptive: pelting hail and the buzzing flies and locusts … Read More… Read More

Gorgeous Renaissance polyphony – Byrd’s 5-part Mass and motets by Sheppard, Tallis and Taverner.… Read More

Playing contests are documented between Louis Marchand and JS Bach, and between Handel and Domenico Scarlatti. Scarlatti was judged possibly superior to Handel on the harpsichord, although inferior on the organ – and Marchand disappeared in the morning, perhaps having … Read More… Read More

Rosafresca with Emma Winscom (soprano) and Jacob Garside (viol). A concert of lute songs featuring the music of Dowland, Johnson, Morley, Rosseter and Campion with instrumental interludes for recorder and lute.… Read More

With James Gilchrist (Evangelist)… Read More

Salve reginaChant: Salve ReginaPalestrina: Salve ReginaPadilla: Salve ReginaPoulenc: Salve ReginaLassus: Salve ReginaCornysh‎: Salve Regina Interval MiserereAllegri: MiserereTomkins: Have mercy upon me (4) O sacrum conviviumTallis: O sacrum conviviumMessiaen O sacrum convivium MagnificatByrd: Short MagnificatVictoria: Magnificat for double choir… Read More

Inspired at the age of eight on hearing an organ, Jed began lessons with Henry Fairs at the Birmingham Conservatoire Junior Department. Between 2011 – 2015 Jed consecutively won the ‘Under 17 Repertoire’ in the Bristol Eisteddfod Organ Class gaining … Read More… Read More

Part of the Vespers @ 6 Recital Series Each recital takes place within the service of Compline, complete with the Medieval plainsong chants for all to sing. Followed by a cheese and wine reception. Retiring collection in aid of the … Read More… Read More

Exquisite songs of love, passion and devotion from the visionary medieval abbess, Hildegard of Bingen, to Francesca Caccini at the 17th century court of the Medici in Italy. Catherine and Frances have enjoyed performing together for many years. Internationally renowned … Read More… Read More

Exeter Festival Chorus (Conductor: Nigel Perrin) with Southern Sinfonia. Featuring Vivaldi Gloria in D and Mozart Mass in C minor.… Read More

Jérôme Faucheur was born in LILLE (France) in 1953. He began his piano lessons at 8 and organ at 13.  He specialised in the English organ fields, and has played in England for more than 50 recitals. Programme includes works … Read More… Read More

Musicke in the Ayre return to the Silk Mill with a duet version of their programme celebrating the glories of music from 17th century Venice, where Barbara Strozzi was born 400 years ago. They mix a selection from her huge … Read More… Read More

The Chandos Singers, conducted by Malcolm Hill, are one of Bath’s leading chamber choirs. This concert of European works focuses on Henry Purcell (1659-1695), covering his own works together with pieces by composers who influenced him or who were influenced … Read More… Read More

Named after a mythical monster, Ypotryll consists of soprano Karen Jones & multi-instrumentalists Simon Pickard and Rachel Tedd. Ypotryll will be performing medieval music for visitors to the Morning Room, formerly the Chapel of St Mary.  The program will include … Read More… Read More

Hamish Fraser is Organ Scholar at Exeter Cathedral. Programme includes works by JS Bach and Elgar.… Read More

Rounds, Canons, Glees, Catches, Part-songs and Madrigals from the 13th to the 20th century.… Read More

Sacred and Secular Songs for Midsummer. The Cappella Singers with Philip Duffy (organ and piano).… Read More

Costanzi Consort directed by Peter Leech will be joined by Cappella Fede strings and Robert Court on Chamber organ to perform a programme of music to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Leopold Mozart. *** A celebration the … Read More… Read More

A Midsummer Musical Celebration at the Cathedral with the Cathedral Choir and Devon Baroque: Zadok The PriestGeorge Frederic Handel Cantata 194Johann Sebastian Bach Organ concerto No. 13 in F Major HWV 295George Frederic Handel Gloria 589Antonio Vivaldi… Read More

Conductor: Sarah Latto Two of Britain’s most celebrated composers are contrasted in this summer concert which pairs the genius of Purcell with the contemporary master James MacMillan.… Read More

Vivaldi – The Four SeasonsCorelli – Concerto Grosso in C minor Op 6 No 3Manfredini – Concerto Grosso in G Op 3 No 7Geminiani – Concerto in G minor Op 3 No 2Vivaldi – Concerto for Lute in D Not … Read More… Read More

Music from the Age of Richard III and the early Tudors performed by The York Waits with Deborah Catterall, singer. The York Waits Website… Read More

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Late fifteenth and early sixteenth century music, with Deborah Catterall, singer. The York Waits Website… Read More

  Hazel Fenton, Richard Little recorders Frances Zagni viola da gamba John Talbot spinet Concert Programme… Read More

  Hazel Fenton, Richard Little recorders Frances Zagni viola da gamba John Talbot spinet Concert Programme… Read More

The Erebus Ensemble, Figo and the Clifton Festival Chamber Choir, under the direction of Tom Williams, perform Monteverdi’s 1610 setting of the Office of Vespers. Expect musical fireworks as this vibrant line-up of young musicians uses the splendour of Clifton … Read More… Read More

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JS BachKomm Jesu, kommJesu, meine FreudeLobet den Herrn interspersed with movements from solo cello Suite No 5 in C minorFürchte dich nichtSinget dem Herrn interspersed with movements from solo cello Suite No 6 in D major This is a welcome … Read More… Read More

Musicke in the Ayre have given over 115 concerts of 16/17th century music for voice(s) and lute across the UK and abroad since 2011; they bring their first programme involving a full SATB quartet of voices with lute to this … Read More… Read More

Clifton International Festival of Music’s Ensemble-in-Residence, Figo, perform Vivaldi”s timeless masterpiece, The Four Seasons, in a candlelit Clifton Cathedral. Join this explosive young ensemble as they present Vivaldi”s magnum opus and enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace during … Read More… Read More

Crispian Steele-Perkins and James Gough present an evening of music for Trumpet and Organ, complete with demonstrations of early forms of Trumpet by one of the world’s greatest exponents of the instrument. Music to include: Works by Jeremiah Clarke, Henry … Read More… Read More

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Part of the Vespers @ 6 Recital Series 6pm recital including Bach’s 5th suite for unaccompanied cello in C minor; followed by Compline with all the traditional chants, and a wine and cheese reception. Admission free, retiring collection in aid of … Read More… Read More

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A lively programme of Baroque music (and not!) for recorder ensemble.… Read More

Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir with Salisbury Baroque Handel • Alexander’s Feast Salisbury BaroqueLeader • Theresa Caudle In 1761 musicians from Salisbury travelled to join singers in Wimborne to perform Alexander’s Feast for the Friendly Society of Wimborne Minster. As part of a day of celebration … Read More… Read More

In this concert, Cambridge Renaissance Voices bring together some of the great choral masterpieces from across the spectrum of the Italian Renaissance. Italy’s status as ‘cradle of the Renaissance’ was as vital to the history of music as for the … Read More… Read More

Join Exeter Bach Society and Bramdean School Chapel Choir for a liturgical performance of J S Bach’s beautiful cantata ‘Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen,’ (BWV 12) with orchestral accompaniment. Musical Directors: Jonathan Lucas Wood and Rachel BennettLeader: Anna CockroftAlto: Rachel BennettTenor: … Read More… Read More

400 years after the birth of Jose Marin – defrocked priest, convicted murderer, prolific composer of charming songs to the guitar – Musicke in the Ayre bring a programme of some of his songs together with pieces from other 17th … Read More… Read More

Part of Bristol Early Music Festival Music for voices & instruments based on the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci by composers he would have heard in Florence, Milan and Ferrara… Read More

We can’t wait to welcome back the Oriel Singers who will no doubt delight and entertain once more, this year with a programme entitled “The Byrd and the Bs”. For this last concert of the year there will be of … Read More… Read More

Composers featured include Josquin, Victoria, Tallis, Monteverdi, Bach. Robert Hollingworth – DirectorMartin Kemp – Art Historian & Presenter This very day – 2 May 2019 – marks the 500th anniversary of the death of ‘Renaissance Man’, polymath Leonardo da Vinci. … Read More… Read More

This concert is part of the Totnes Early Music Society Season 2018/19. Music for shawms, dulcians, oboes and bassoons from this outstanding wind band, a guaranteed good night! From 14th-18th century, wind music could be heard everywhere from grand state … Read More… Read More

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, Ensemble Hesperi will present their expanded project ‘The Pheasant’s Eye’ at the Three Towers Festival in 2019, with Kathleen Gilbert, Highland dancer.… Read More

James MacMillan – Data est mihi omnis potestas, Lux aeterna, Benedicamus Deum caeliJS Bach – Der Geist hilft BWV 226JS Bach – Komm Jesu, Komm BWV 229Friedrich – Cerha Vier Hölderlin-FragmenteSchütz – Quid commisisti, o dulcissime puer SWV56-60MacMillan – Miserere … Read More… Read More

Kate Fawcett (violin), Henrik Persson (cello), Martin Perkins (keyboard) with Hannah Grove (soprano) On the Saturday of the Easter weekend, enjoy reflective music by Purcell, Humfrey, Handel and others including works from the Harmonia Sacra collections, with instrumental music from … Read More… Read More

A haunting collection of mediaeval and celtic folk songs featuring an array of exotic and period instruments. See Event on Facebook Tickets from Eventbrite.… Read More

David Stancliffe, former Bishop of Salisbury, brings worshippers and music lovers together in experiencing the Passion of Christ through the theology and musical imagination of J S Bach. Reflections for Good Friday around a period-instrument performance of the Passion by … Read More… Read More

Back by popular demand: an evening special hosted by Cheltenham Coffee Concerts!In a one-off Coffee Concert special we present the mesmerising Trois Leçons de Ténèbres by François Couperin, sung by Hannahs Davey and Grove and accompanied by Warwick Cole and … Read More… Read More

Ex Cathedra Consort & Baroque Orchestra:Jeffrey Skidmore – ConductorCharles Daniels – EvangelistMarcus Farnsworth – JesusLawrence White – Pilate Monumental and yet grippingly immediate, Bach’s St Matthew Passion tells the profound drama of Christ’s last days with music of aching beauty. … Read More… Read More

Rosafresca presents Renaissance songs and instrumentals from the Spanish Court of Ferdinand and Isabella.… Read More

Play by Clare NorburnDirected by Nicholas RentonLighting Design by Natalie Rowland and Pitch Black Lightingwith Gerald Kyd Actor BREAKING THE RULES is part concert/part one-man play, exploring the extraordinary life and music of Carlo Gesualdo. Gesualdo is today best known … Read More… Read More

A concert in association with Milton Abbey Heritage Trust Programme to include:Allegri • MiserereVictoria • Tenebrae ResponsesLamentations and other music for Holy Week Join us in a programme of music for the days leading up to Easter particularly suited to the acoustic … Read More… Read More

Music for Harpsichord, Spinet, Voice and Viola da Gamba, with songs and instrumental pieces by Handel, Purcell, Dowland, Byrd, Galuppi, Frescobaldi, Couperin and more. Yat-Soon Yeo – Harpsichord, SpinetClaire Horácek – Viola da GambaLucy Green – Mezzo-soprano… Read More

The Glevum Consort present a concert of music for Lent and Holy week, including Thomas Tallis’ Lamentations of Jeremiah. This time of the year in the church has produced some of the most thought-provoking and poignant music from many great … Read More… Read More

J.S. Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin are among the most exceptional pieces for unaccompanied violin and were modelled on some of the most populars dances of the baroque era. Find out about the dances Bach used, how he adapted them … Read More… Read More

Nicholas Mulroy – Evangelist TenorDingle Yandell – ChristusJames Newby – PilatusEmilia Morton – SopranoRebecca Afonwy-Jones – Mezzo SopranoKieran White – Tenor Canzona Baroque Ensemble:Theresa Caudle – LeaderChristopher Finch – Conductor One of the greatest choral works of all time, the … Read More… Read More

Bach’s magnificent St John Passion performed in the beautiful surroundings of Tewkesbury Abbey. Sung by the City of Birmingham Choir, accompanied by the Westminster Chamber Orchestra.… Read More

This Easter, don’t miss the opportunity of hearing a rare performance of Bach’s St Luke Passion as performed by the man himself in 1730. It promises to be a real treat performed by familiar faces to coffee concerts goers and … Read More… Read More

This Easter, don’t miss the opportunity of hearing a rare performance of Bach’s St Luke Passion as performed by the man himself in 1730. It promises to be a real treat performed by familiar faces to coffee concerts goers and … Read More… Read More

Join Exeter Bach Society for a cello recital with BBC Young Musician 2018 Grand Finalist, Maxim Calver. This is likely to be a popular event so be ensure to book early to avoid missing out. Programme J.S. Bach – Suite … Read More… Read More

Join Exeter Bach Society for a liturgical performance of J S Bach’s beautiful cantata ‘Himmelskönig, sei willkommen’ (BWV 182) with orchestral accompaniment. Cantata BWV 182 was one of the earliest works written in Weimar and is thus one of Bach’s … Read More… Read More

Bach Cantatas:Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden (BWV 230)Christ lag in Todesbanden (BWV 4)Ich habe genug (BWV 82) Felicity Turner – mezzo-sopranoCheltenham Bach ChoirRobin Baggs – accompanistDavid Crown – conductor Part of the Cheltenham Bach Choir Spring Festival of the Baroque … Read More… Read More

Musical Director – Laurence Blyth Wellington Choral Society last performed the St Matthew Passion in 1951, so members are especially looking forward to preparing for this concert.… Read More

Conductor David Ogden Bristol’s Exultate Singers and the internationally renowned early music ensemble His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts join forces again for a celebration of European baroque choral and instrumental music. Opening with music from 16th century Venice, the performers … Read More… Read More

The British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is now established as one of the most versatile and best loved singing groups.Touring extensively throughout Europe, North America and Asia, the ensemble perform a repertory from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary commissions and arrangements. Programme … Read More… Read More

Conductor David Crown James Gilchrist (Evangelist)… Read More

Part of the Cheltenham Bach Choir Spring Festival of the Baroque Satoko Doi-Luck was the Junior Fellow in Harpsichord/Continuo at the Royal College of Music, and also a participant of the Handel House Talent Scheme 2015-2016. She has performed with … Read More… Read More

Renaissance Music for Lentby Josquin, Isaac, Utendal, de Fevin, Obrecht, Clemens, Brumel & Victoria… Read More

This exciting multimedia experience of light, song, music and storytelling is an atmospheric candlelit show with an imagined narrative by Hildegard of Bingen as she looks back at her life, alongside performance of her mesmeric chant.… Read More

Our concert will explore the sound of the recorder world, with a programme including music from the 15th to the 20th century, from Wylkynson to Paul Clark. The orchestra is based in the Gloucester area, but players travel from as … Read More… Read More

Journey with us to explore just a little of the vast treasury of music written in the two hundred years following the discovery of the Americas, which, surprisingly, still remains little explored in today’s global age. The establishment of Christianity … Read More… Read More

Stile Moderno – Music of the Italian Baroque.… Read More

Recently reformed, the Glevum Consort is Gloucestershire’s premiere professional vocal ensemble. Specialising in music from the Renaissance, their sound and repertoire are perfectly suited to the glorious College Chapel.… Read More

Sadly, this concert has had to be CANCELLED due to illness – we hope to reschedule it at a later date This concert is part of the Totnes Early Music Society Season 2018/19. Celebrate the wonderful music by J.S.Bach for … Read More… Read More

Tallis • Spem in AliumRoth • Earthrise An opportunity to hear Spem in Alium is always a special occasion. In this wonderful work for eight separate 5-part choirs, Tallis demonstrates that he is more than a match for any continental composer of the period. It is … Read More… Read More

A concert celebrating music from composers living in Warsaw and Krakow in the 16th and 17th centuries: Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki, Luca Marenzio and Vincenzo Bertolusi, alongside modern works by Roxanna Panufnik.… Read More

With ‘Faith, Folk and Frivolity’, The Songmen present a journey through the genres, taking you from some of the finest in renaissance polyphony including Byrd and Palestrina, through contemporary sacred music with settings by members of the group, vivid, humourous, … Read More… Read More

Join local violinist Alice Earll for an evening of fantastical music and lively discussion! Find out what happens when musicians are left to their own devices, why almost all the Cornetto players died (and what a Cornetto is, there’s more than just … Read More… Read More

Join local violinist Alice Earll for an evening of fantastical music and lively discussion! Find out what happens when musicians are left to their own devices, why almost all the Cornetto players died (and what a Cornetto is, there’s more than just … Read More… Read More

Formed in 2002 Piva have firmly established themselves as a leading early music ensemble. Playing throughout the UK and across Europe, the group has gained a reputation for their lively performances and entertaining shows. Bagpipes, hurdy gurdies, recorders, viol, curtals, … Read More… Read More

This concert is part of the Totnes Early Music Society Season 2018/19. This exciting recorder duo play music from Monteverdi to Handel, with theorbo player Toby Carr. A programme to inspire thoughts of spring from deep in the winter! Tabea … Read More… Read More

Regina coeli; a capella renaissance music and readings celebrating the Virgin Mary. Proceeds in aid of the Cathedral Chorister Trust. Tickets £10, available from the cathedral shop or by post from Dr CR Lovell, Green Farm Cottage, The Green, Farmborough, … Read More… Read More

Galliarda – Sara Stowe (harpsichord, forte piano, soprano), Ibi Aziz (baroque cello, viola da gamba), Matthew Spring (early guitars, lute), Kate Alsop (baroque violin, recorder). This concert explores the music world that Thomas Gainsborough experienced during his Bath years (1759-74). … Read More… Read More