The visionary music of Benedictine abbess, Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) came to popular attention nearly 900 years after her life with the album, A Feather on the Breath of God, sung by Emma Kirkby with Gothic Voices in 1985. We … Read More
Directed by Philip Thorby With tutor David Hatcher and guest tutors Theresa Caudle, Adrian France and Richard Thomas The theme is ‘Gloria in Excelsis Deo’ and will include Glorias from the 24-part setting by Annibale Padovano and the 40-part setting … 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
Provisional repertoire: South American Baroque (more details to follow).
Suitable for adult players. Intermediate onwards. Tutor: Alison Townley. Baroque Bows available to hire for the workshop and long term. 2019 workshop dates:27th January, 24th March, 12th May, 16th June
Our 2019 Festival will run from Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June Tickets available from January, including a Festival ticket for all concerts
An ensemble course for experienced singers and players of early instruments with Michael Sharman. Recorders, viols, baroque oboe, flute, violin, viola, ‘cello, and also cornett, cornamuse, sackbut and curtal all welcome.
Residential Course in Culmstock on the Somerset/Devon borders. Tutors: Caroline Ritchie and Henrik Persson A residential course exclusive to viol players, to be tutored once again by Caroline Ritchie and Henrik Persson.
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 of Wimborne’s heritage we are recreating … Read More
*** Sunday 19th May at 6.30pmChurch of St John the Baptist, Wellington TA21 8QY C17 Choral music for Holy Roman Emperors ~ MD Gawain Glenton ~ Music from the Habsburg Court. *** Friday 24th May at 6.30pmAll Saints’ Church, Culmstock … Read More
Suitable for adult players. Intermediate onwards. Tutor: Alison Townley. Baroque Bows available to hire for the workshop and long term. 2019 workshop dates:27th January, 24th March, 12th May, 16th June
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
Bach, J S Cantata BWV 79 Gott, der Herr, ist Sonnʼ und Schild 1995 Bach, J S Cantata BWV 205 Der Zufriedengestellte Äolus
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
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
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
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
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
Wellington Choral Society last performed the St Matthew Passion in 1951, so members are especially looking forward to preparing for this concert.
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
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
Renaissance Music for Lentby Josquin, Isaac, Utendal, de Fevin, Obrecht, Clemens, Brumel & Victoria
Suitable for adult players. Intermediate onwards. Tutor: Alison Townley. Baroque Bows available to hire for the workshop and long term. 2019 workshop dates:27th January, 24th March, 12th May, 16th June
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
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
See reports from previous years’ workshops: 2018 workshop 2017 workshop
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.
This concert is part of the Totnes Early Music Society Season 2018/19. Celebrate the wonderful music by J.S.Bach for violin and harpsichord with an outstanding pair of musicians! Some glorious music from the composer described in his day as ‘the … 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
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.
An all-day workshop led by Christopher Martin Thomas, Rev. Stephen M’Caw, and the singers and musicians of St.John’s Keynsham, followed by a short service built around the Psalm settings learnt:• Participate in learning new and ancient ways to sing the Psalms• … Read More
Applications are now open to join Clare Beesley’s Renaissance flute day – organised in conjunction with Worcestershire Early Music – on Saturday 2nd March 2019. All players of discant, tenor and bass instruments (or potential bassists – Clare has two … 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
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
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
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
Discover the world of late 16th century popular traditional music as heard in both court and country. The focus of the course will be playing 4 or 5 part harmony in small groups but it doesn’t matter if you are … Read More
Glastonbury Cantilena is delighted to have secured the services of Ben Sawyer: Ben is a countertenor, conductor and educator based in Gloucestershire, England. As a singer, he performs as a soloist around the country; he is a founder member of … Read More
Under the expert leadership of our Conductor Iain Cooper.
Bach, J S Cantata BWV 78 Jesu, der du meine Seele 1991 Bach, J S Cantata BWV 67 Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ 1994
Suitable for adult players. Intermediate onwards. Tutor: Alison Townley. Baroque Bows available to hire for the workshop and long term. 2019 workshop dates:27th January, 24th March, 12th May, 16th June
Singers in all voice ranges are invited to a day centred on the church music of Peter Philips (1560/61-1628). Though Philips was documented as a choirboy at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London in the 1570s, within a decade his Roman Catholicism … Read More
Come and indulge yourself in the glorious Requiem by Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611). Victoria was a Spanish composer in 16th century Spain and part of the counter-reformation. His Requiem, written for six parts, is full of refined but passionate … 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
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
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
Re-creating Twelfth Night of 1600 in dance, drama and music. Join us for all or part of weekend.
When to the Temple: music for Christmas, Epiphany and Candlemas. A course for choral singers led by Aidan Oliver.
Roger Huckle DirectorFflur Wyn sopranoRoger Huckle violinImogen Triner oboeJohn Telfer reader Arcangelo Corelli Christmas Concerto, Op. 6, No. 8J. S Bach Jauchzet Gott in alle Landen BWV 51Antonio Vivaldi Domine Deus RV 589J.S. Bach Air on the G string from Suite in D minor BWV 1068Antonio Vivaldi Winter for Four … Read More
Following the hugely popular 25th anniversary Christmas tour, renowned folk singer Maddy Prior joins up once again with the Carnival Band during the Festive Season for their unique celebratory show Carols & Capers. Together they mix renaissance, modern and ethnic … Read More
Piano • David Warwick A new venue for our second festive celebration, in the spacious Herrison Hall at Charlton Down just outside Dorchester, as the Dorset County Museum is unavailable due to building work. As well as the usual popular blend … Read More
Featuring soloistsAnna Dennis SopranoHelen Charlston Mezzo-sopranoGwilym Bowen TenorLaurence Williams BassSteven Devine Director/keyboard JS Bach Christmas Oratorio (Parts 1,2,3 & 6) From the unbounded joy of the opening chorus, Jauchzet, Frohlocket (Celebrate, Rejoice) to the concluding movements marking the adoration of the Magi, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is … Read More
‘The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, Hallelujah!’ Handel’s Messiah signals the true start to Christmas: join us for our annual performance. With Philippa Hyde, Simon Ponsford, Matthew Minter, James Cleverden, Orchestra Pro Anima, Coventry Cathedral Chorus & Paul … 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.
Concert in association with Friends of Canford School Piano • David Warwick Noël! Noël! is an occasion to enjoy uplifting music and be inspired by Christmas messages. As well as the usual popular blend of familiar carols, readings and close harmony … Read More
Corelli Concerto Grosso in G minor Op 6 No 8 (Christmas Concerto) Telemann Concerto in D for four violins alone Bach Violin Concerto in E Mozart Symphony No 30 in D K202 Mendelssohn Song without words Bizet Extract from Carmen … Read More
Opus Anglicanum bring their most popular Christmas event to Prior Park College – an event that sells-out each year at Wells Cathedral. Thoughtful texts interweave with mediaeval carols and plainchant in a magical candlelit setting.
A selection of Baroque Christmas Classics by Gabrieli, Bach, Scheidt, Schultz and others by Candlelight in the beautiful surroundings of the Church of the Ascension where we performed Spem in Alium last year.
Including The Pearsall Ensemble with Kevan Boll, flute, playing Bach’s Suite in B minor for flute and strings. Tickets from: Eventbrite; Opus 13, 14 St Michael’s Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DT; or on the door.
Rupert Gough Conductor Roger Huckle Director Bristol Ensemble and the Choir of Royal Holloway return to St George’s Bristol in another collaboration as they bring to life Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah, in a semi-staged performance. Talented young soloists drawn from the … Read More
Hieronymus Praetorius: In dulci jubilo à8Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de minuit sur des airs de NoëlPierre Bonhomme: Quem vidistis pastores à8J S Bach: Cantata BWV 140 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Yeovil Chamber Choir’s joint concert with Axminster Chamber Choir … Read More
The Cathedral Choir will again team up with early-music specialists Devon Baroque for a seasonal performance of Handel’s classic oratorio.
PROGRAMME to include: TALLIS – Videte Miraculum,JOUBERT – There is no Rose, TAVENER – The Lamb,HEAD – The Little Road to Bethlehemplus some light-hearted favourites. Founded in 2013 by a group of Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars from the world- … Read More
For more than 275 years, George Frideric Handel’s compelling and richly varied Messiah has held a unique place in the affections of music lovers across the world. Its greatest choruses – such as the instantly recognisable Hallelujah and For unto us a Child is Born – … Read More
Mhairi Lawson, sopranoStephen Harvey, countertenorNick Pritchard, tenorBenjamin Bevan, bassMusic For Awhile Orchestra(on period instruments)Matthew Owens, conductor
Hieronymus Praetorius: In dulci jubilo à8Marc-Antoine Charpentier: Messe de minuit sur des airs de NoëlPierre Bonhomme: Quem vidistis pastores à8J S Bach: Cantata BWV 140 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Yeovil Chamber Choir’s joint concert with Axminster Chamber Choir … Read More
These popular concerts are aimed at the heart of Christmas. Much-loved favourites, little-known gems and stunning new works are accompanied by a selection of readings, which together capture the meaning – and humour – of the season.
A unique celebratory show of Christmas music on renaissance and modern instruments. Maddy and the Carnival Band put their inimitable stamp on familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare with a refreshing cavalier attitude and plenty of humour. Carols & Capers will … Read More
A selection of songs on Christmas themes by:Orlandus LassusThomas TallisAlfonso FerraboscoChristopher TyeJohn SheppardWilliam ByrdNicholas Ludford Taking its name from the Blessed Virgin Mary, a focus of religious devotion in the sacred music of all ages, The Marian Consort is a young, dynamic … Read More
Harmonia Sacra directed by award-winning conductor Peter Leech, will perform their usual seasonal mix of Advent and Christmas music at this year’s Advent Reflections concert. Our concert this year will include a performance of a new choral work composed for … Read More
Music by Corelli, Praetorius, Gade and Kéler. Interval refreshments available.
Devon Baroque and the Welsh Camerata choir (conductor Andrew Wilson-Dickson) perform Baroque Christmas repertoire to whet your appetite for the festive season. Works by Buxtehude, Charpentier and the Corelli Christmas Concerto.
Conductor ~ Iain Cooper Orchestra led by Brigid Kirkland-Wilson Soprano ~ Nicola Wydenbach Alto ~ Fiona McKay Tenor ~ Guy Withers Bass ~ Jevan McAuley
Inspirational music to celebrate the start of Advent, with some of the greatest choral settings dedicated to the Virgin Mary from across the ages and including Arvo Pärt’s Magnificat Antiphon settings. Music including: Bairstow Let all mortal flesh keep silenceByrd Rorate caeli … Read More
This concert is part of the Totnes Early Music Society Season 2018/19, and features music for the pianoforte by Mozart and Haydn with top harpsichordist Steven Devine and soprano Kate Semmens. This programme explores the musical scene in Vienna and … Read More
Charpentier • Messe de Minuit pour NoëlHandel • Eternal source of light divineHandel • Messiah (Christmas music)Bach • Music for Christmas Sinfonietta PlayersLeader • Christina Scott An early Christmas concert of baroque favourites with a French twist. In his delightful Messe de Minuit de Noël Charpentier uses popular … Read More
Music for the feast of St. Cecilia by Palestrina, Marenzio, Ferdinando di Lasso, Dumont & Peter Philips.
Telemann Concerto for 3 trumpets in DPisendel Concerto movement for 2 oboes in E flatBrescianello Concerto for violin and bassoon in B flatJ S Bach Concerto movement in D, BWV 1045 Pisendel Concerto movement for violin in A minorVivaldi Concerto for strings in A, RV 158Fasch Concerto in … Read More
Join our guide Lindsay, who will walk you back in time to the most active period of Exeter Cathedral’s history during the Medieval Ages. Characters will appear before you to tell you their stories, which will be accompanied by music … Read More
David Ogden conductorGareth Treseder tenorCatherine Black violin Kassiani Byzantine ChantJohn Tavener Song for Athene; Eonia – the JasmineNick Bicât RequiemToby Young Greek Love Songs (new commission, first performance)Solfa Carlile Between Sea and SkyTrad arr. Barnett Dance of Zolongo In this early evening concert, Exultate Singers presents an intriguing programme … Read More
Vivaldi – GloriaAllegri – MiserereAstorga – Stabat MaterPergolesi – Magnificat Corelli – Trumpet Sonata in D
CLAIRE HEANEY FluteRACHEL WILSON-DICKSON ViolinTIM CRONIN Viola (Director)CLAUDINE CASSIDY CelloJOHN CHEER Harpsichord TELEMANN – Suite in A minor for flute & stringsCPE BACH – Sinfonia in D major for 2 violins and continuoJS BACH – Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in … Read More
The centenary of the Armistice in November 1918 inspired this programme of music from the 17th century to the present day. The concert will include works by Schütz, Locke, Purcell, Handel, Parry, Blatchly and Gowland, and a commission written for … Read More
This is an invitation to highly committed and competent amateur singers (SATB) to take part in this unique project. We wish to form an adult ADDUP Ensemble for the student conductors (and professionals) to work with during the residency in … Read More
This concert is part of the Totnes Early Music Society Season 2018/19. Four postgraduate students from the Royal College of Music perform music by Bach, Telemann and Vivaldi. A sparkling selection of music for violin, flute, cello and theorbo from … Read More
TELEMANN Fantasia in A major No 1 Fantasia in A minor No 2 J S BACH Partita in A minor BWV1013 TELEMANN Fantasia in B minor No 3 Distinguished flautist and Royal College of Music Professor Ashley Solomon will lead … Read More
Paragon Singers, conducted by Sarah Latto, celebrate 700 years of French music from the origins of the genre in the work of Guillaume Machaut to the Parisian chanson in the 16th century right through to 20th century interpretations by Debussy … Read More
Devon Baroque present a unique insight into the sound world of J.S. Bach in a concert featuring the glorious Brandenburg Concerto no V. Part of DB’s Brandenburg series. This concert is the fourth of the Brandenburg series, featuring the combined … Read More
Vocal harmony group Octavo present an eclectic selection of music from the 15th to the 20th century in the beautifully refurbished Lady Chapel of Gloucester Cathedral. The Gloucester Friends of the Three Choirs Festival invite you to join them for … Read More
Local violinist, Alice Earll, will be joined by the internationally acclaimed early music group Ensemble Molière to present ‘Medicine and Mortality’: A programme of spoken word and baroque music, telling the story of Monsieur Valancourt, a fictional character, a journey … Read More
A mix of music from all over Europe from the end of the 11th Century to the beginning of the 17th.
Beginners’ workshops with expert tuition by Historical Dance Society teachers and live music. No previous experience needed. Dancers, please wear low-heeled, comfortable shoes, preferably not trainers. Musicians, you can bring any instrument to play. Music will be sent out or available … Read More
Abigail Seabrook and Micaela Schmitz, specialists in Georgian and Regency era music, turn their attention to the Jacobean delights of Weelkes, Wilbye, Byrd, Campion and more. The concert will last just under an hour, leaving time for supper afterwards in … Read More
Hailed by The Times as “one of the albums of the year”, Alchemy fuses medieval and renaissance songs with modern folk styles. The programme spans music from the 13th to 17th centuries, including bransies from France, early dances from England, … Read More
Ypotryll will be performing medieval music for visitors to the Commandery in Worcester on Wednesday 12th September, from 11.30 to 12.30 and again from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Why not pop in? No special tickets needed – just the standard museum … Read More
Our 18th Choral Pilgrimage focuses on two representatives of English music at its finest. William Cornysh and Benjamin Britten were prolific in both sacred and secular music. Cornysh is actually two people, often confused with one another and quite possibly … Read More
Our Choral Workshops are led by The Sixteen’s associate conductor and bass Eamonn Dougan and singer and practical scholar Sally Dunkley. Local singing enthusiasts are treated to a session of vocal coaching including advice on breathing technique, invigorating warm-ups, voice … Read More
Our 18th Choral Pilgrimage focuses on two representatives of English music at its finest. William Cornysh and Benjamin Britten were prolific in both sacred and secular music. Cornysh is actually two people, often confused with one another and quite possibly … Read More