The Gonzaga Legacy with Platinum Consort
St Barnabas, Pimlico LondonThis season of Early Nights traces the far-reaching influence of the Gonzaga court in shaping sacred music at the turn of the 17th century.
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Courses
The Glory of Venice – Singing Holiday
San Trovaso Church, VeniceInternationally acclaimed conductor Andrea Brown will direct another splendid program of Venetian music.
Singing Baroque: From Monteverdi to Bach
Jackdaws Music Great Elm, Frome, SomersetDiscover the exquisite world of early music in Singing Baroque: From Monteverdi to Bach, with Jonathan Peter Kenny.
Dorset Bach Cantata Club
Sturminster Newton High School Bath Road, Sturminster NewtonNon-residential study weekend directed by Philip Walsh.
Rondo Viol Academy
St. Katharine's, Henley-on-ThamesIntermediate and Upper Intermediate. Run by Jacqui Robertson-Wade and Alison Kinder.
The Music of Florence 2025
St Mark's English Church, Florence , ItalyThis course, directed by Rory Wainwright Johnston, celebrates the musical achievements of renaissance Florence, both by its native composers and those drawn by the city’s dazzling éclat.
Lute Songs from England, France & Germany
Hawkwood College, StroudAn immersive exploration of lute songs from around 1600 in Northern Europe - centred on John Dowland’s best-beloved "First Book of Songes", but also welcoming repertoire from lands that he visited. Open to singers of all ranges as well as lutenists. Facilitators: Emma Kirkby, Florian Franke & Sam Brown.
Flute, Lute and Cello Baroque Weekend
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireA friendly introduction for flute, lute and cello players to the rich but sometimes forbidding world of baroque chamber music.
Spanish Vespers with Platinum Consort
St Barnabas, Pimlico LondonThis Chamber Weekender brings together a reconstructed Vespers drawn from the works of Spain’s most distinguished Renaissance composers, many of whom knew, influenced, or were aware of each other’s music. Directed by Scott Inglis-Kidger.
Viol Consorts with Fretwork
Hawkwood College, StroudThis course offers viol players the chance to explore consort repertoire from the viol's Golden Age and to improve their technique along the way. Composers studied will include Jenkins, Purcell, Holborne, Lawes and Coperario.
Bach Christmas Oratorio
St Mary's Church, Battersea LondonA series of three workshops exploring the rich tapestry of choruses, chorales and select solo movements from J.S. Bach’s Weinachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio). Directed by Scott Inglis-Kidger. These workshops can be booked individually, or as a bundle. 8th November (Parts I & II) 6th December (Parts III & IV) 10th January (Parts V & VI) Three Workshop...
Rondo Viol Academy
Foxhill House, Frodsham CheshirePreformed Consorts. Run by Jacqui Robertson-Wade and Alison Kinder.
Consorted Viols
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireThree days of viol consort playing in preformed groups of any level, studying in depth any music chosen by the group, coached by members of the Rose Consort of Viols.
Christmas Choral Weekend with The Gesualdo Six
Hawkwood College, StroudFor centuries Christmas and the surrounding seasons have inspired composers to new heights of invention. The repertoire chosen for this course will reach across the ages: from the eternal beauty of the Tudor church right up to the twenty-first century.
Consorting Viols
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireThree days of viol consort playing in a variety of group sizes and exploring some lesser-known repertoire in addition to ‘old favourites’. Tutors: Alison Crum, Peter Wendland.
Baroque Chamber Music at A=415
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireInspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from expert tutors. For pre-formed chamber groups on period instruments. Tutors: Rachel Beckett, Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Claire Williams, Oliver John Ruthven.
The City Musick
Jackdaws Music Great Elm, Frome, SomersetExplore the rich and varied repertoire of musicians from court and city in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, with William Lyons & Richard Thomas.
Rondo Viol Academy
St. Katharine's, Henley-on-ThamesPreformed Consorts. Run by Jacqui Robertson-Wade and Alison Kinder.
Dorset Bach Cantata Club
D’Urberville Centre, WoolNon-residential study weekend directed by Philip Walsh.
Viol Consorts with Fretwork
Jackdaws Music Great Elm, Frome, SomersetThis course offers viol players the chance to explore consort repertoire from the viol’s Golden Age and to improve their technique along the way, with Joanna Levine and Richard Boothby of Fretwork.
Rondo Viol Academy
The Grange, Bury St Edmunds SuffolkAdvanced. Run by Jacqui Robertson-Wade and Alison Kinder.
Lute Fest in association with The Lute Society
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshirePlenty of opportunities to play at all levels of ability, and to socialise with like-minded early music enthusiasts. Tutors: Bor Zuljan, Peter Croton, Jacob Herringman, Lynda Sayce, Matthew Spring, Sara Stowe.
Cádiz Lamentations with Bruno Campelo Muñíz
Convento de las Reparadoras, CádizAlonso Lobo ~ De lamentatione Ieremiæ Prophetæ Duarte Lobo ~ Missa pro defunctis 8 vocibus A week of study and rehearsal leading to a public performance in Cádiz.
Baroque Opera Project: Rameau’s Pygmalion
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireBe part of a fully staged historically informed staging of Rameau’s one-act acte de ballet Pygmalion, working from first rehearsal to public performance in six days under the guidance of a team of leading baroque specialists. Tutors: Catarina Costa e Silva, Fernando Miguel Jalôto, Judy Tarling, Gail Hennessy, Josh Salter.
Casterbridge Music: Malta 2026
Make new friends in a week of singing and sightseeing in historic, beautiful Malta. The week is aimed at keen singers who enjoy a challenge. The course will be led by experienced choral director, David Greenwood. For more information email: casterbridge.music.uk@gmail.com. Palestrina Missa Aeterna Christi Munera Byrd Ave Verum Redford Rejoice in the Lord Parry...
Baroque Choruses
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireExplore and deepen your knowledge of a range of baroque choruses and be part of a fully staged historically informed performance of Rameau’s Pygmalion on this Opera Project companion course led by Nicholas Shaw.
Revelry and Refinement: Medieval Band Camp
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireA fun and inclusive introduction to playing and singing medieval repertoire for all instrumentalists and singers. Explore the wealth and variety of musical timbres and textures found in music of the 12th-15th centuries. Tutors: Emily Baines, Arngeir Hauksson.
Gregorian Chant: The Joys of Singing
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireAn inclusive course for all to experience Gregorian chant in a friendly, entertaining, informative and enjoyable context. A shared exploration of its music and cultural history, works towards daily performances of a meditative chant sequence. Tutor: John Rowlands-Pritchard.
Baroque Solo Sonatas: Melody and Continuo
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireThis course will explore the early history of the solo Sonata, from the era of Merula and Fontana through to Bach and Handel. Participants will study the arts of melody, accompaniment and the interface between them. Tutors: Naomi Burrell, Gavin Kibble, Satoko Doi-Luck.
Stirling Music Party with Rory McCleery
Church of the Holy Rude, StirlingA course in one of Scotland’s most famous churches, centred on the music of Vincente Lusitano (c.1520-1561), a Portuguese composer of African descent.
Dorset Bach Cantata Club
D’Urberville Centre, WoolNon-residential study weekend directed by Philip Walsh.
Rondo Viol Academy
Shepherd's Dene, NorthumberlandIntermediate and Upper Intermediate. Run by Jacqui Robertson-Wade and Alison Kinder.
Renaissance Polyphony
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireGlorious renaissance polyphony for choir with historic brass. Tutors: Jeremy West, Gareth Wilson.
Summer Viols
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireSummer Viols, directed by Alison Crum and Alison Kinder.
Viol Discovery Day
Benslow Music Benslow Lane, Hitchin, HertfordshireIn this discovery day course tutors provide an introduction to the instrument, basic playing techniques and rich repertoire. The course also includes a ticket to the evening's Rose Consort of Viols concert. No previous string playing experience required.
Rondo Viol Academy
St. Katharine's, Henley-on-ThamesIntermediate and Upper Intermediate. Run by Jacqui Robertson-Wade and Alison Kinder.