Ensemble Moliere – Good Soup – NCEM 12.12.2022

At the National Early Music Centre in York, Ensemble Moliere put on an absolutely fabulous show - we loved it. This is from their programme notes: "Good Soup is an exploration of Molière’s world, both through his words and the music of his time. To celebrate 400 years since his birth, Ensemble Molière joins forces … Continue reading Ensemble Moliere – Good Soup – NCEM 12.12.2022

Poeticall Musicke

Through the hustle and bustle of a York party night out on Saturday into the sanctuary of St Helen's church in Stonegate, Poeticall Musicke's concert of elegant viola da gamba music took us to another time and place. Alex McCartney: theorbo and Jon Rees: viol played a beautiful set of pieces from the reign of the sun … Continue reading Poeticall Musicke

Poeticall Musicke

During a roller coaster of a day, Rich, Dexter and I had a wonderfully calming oasis couple of hours in York last night with a glass of wine and gorgeous music at Poeticall Musicke's concert of Bach sonatas and arias. We have previously seen them featuring theorbo, harp, cello and violin soloists. This time, comprising a … Continue reading Poeticall Musicke

Poeticall Musicke

Last time we went to church it was to see the maestro of the viola da gamba -  Jordi Savall - in Salisbury. Last night we were at church again to see Poeticall Musicke, and these guys were superb. York's All Saints Church was the perfect venue for Poeticall Musicke's programme of Royal French Music … Continue reading Poeticall Musicke

More late nights and early music…

  We were lucky enough to see Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI play at York University last night as part of the NCEM Early Music Festival. The concert was superb, a dream come true. They did three well deserved encores and were very friendly and welcoming. Rich took these photos. Click on the images to … Continue reading More late nights and early music…