Please browse this archive of Fiori concerts going back to 2015.
January 2015
fri02jan7:30 pm9:30 pmNew Year Concert7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Time
2 January 2015 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Sulgrave Manor OX17 2SD
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Northamptonshire Banbury (8 miles) OX17 2SD
Event Details
To open the 2015 season, sparkling music by Mozart and Haydn with Fiori’s principal players. Haydn Symphony no.94 The Surprise Mozart Trio in Bb
Event Details
Haydn Symphony no.94 The Surprise
Mozart Trio in Bb K266
Mozart Due in G K423
Haydn Symphony no.96 The Miracle
Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra, Penelope Rapson director
Presented in partnership with Sulgrave Manor
Supported by Orchestras Live and South Northamptonshire Council
April 2015
fri10apr12:00 pm12:00 amThe Art of the Bassoon12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Time
10 April 2015 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location
The Castle Wellingborough NN8 1XA
Theatre & Arts Centre, 10 Castle Way, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1XA
Event Details
Another intriguing glimpse into the life and work of Fiori Musicali’s musicians.This time Fiori’s director Penelope Rapson chats with bassoonist Mike Brain (nephew of the celebrated horn player Dennis Brain),
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Another intriguing glimpse into the life and work of Fiori Musicali’s musicians.This time Fiori’s director Penelope Rapson chats with bassoonist Mike Brain (nephew of the celebrated horn player Dennis Brain), and together they perform some of his favourite music.Enjoy the company of these entertaining musicians and chat with them over buffet lunch afterwards.Mike Brain baroque bassoon
Penelope Rapson harpsichordTickets £14 including buffet lunch afterwards
20% off for blue badge, students and childrenPresented in partnership with The Castle
fri03apr7:30 pm9:30 pmMusic before Easter7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Time
3 April 2015 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Fiori’s popular traditional concert of choral sacred music for Good Friday in the Augustinian Priory Church at Canons Ashby. Victoria Popule meus Allegri Miserere Byrd Ave verum corpus Lotti Crucifixus Sheppard
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Fiori’s popular traditional concert of choral sacred music for Good Friday in the Augustinian Priory Church at Canons Ashby.
Victoria Popule meus
Allegri Miserere
Byrd Ave verum corpus
Lotti Crucifixus
Sheppard Lord’s Prayer
Victoria Agnus Dei
Fiori Musicali Choir, Penelope Rapson director
Tickets £20, £15 (view may be restricted)
20% off for children, students, unemployed, and blue badge holders
In association with the National Trust
Supported by South Northamptonshire Council
June 2015
sun21jun5:00 pmChoral Evensong5:00 pm
Time
21 June 2015 5:00 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Third Sunday After Trinity Revd Dr Jonathan Arnold, Chaplain, Worcester College, Oxford Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common
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Third Sunday After Trinity
Revd Dr Jonathan Arnold, Chaplain, Worcester College, Oxford
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
- Ayleward Preces & Responses
- Gibbons Short Service
- Redford Rejoice in the Lord alway
July 2015
sun26jul5:00 pmChoral Evensong5:00 pm
Time
26 July 2015 5:00 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Eighth Sunday After Trinity Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible. Mudd
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Eighth Sunday After Trinity
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
- Mudd Let thy merciful ears
- Byrd Preces & Responses
- Byrd Short Service
- Mudd O God which hast prepared
August 2015
sun23aug5:00 pmChoral Evensong5:00 pm
Time
23 August 2015 5:00 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Twelfth Sunday After Trinity Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible. Batten
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Twelfth Sunday After Trinity
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
- Batten Haste thee, O God
- Tomkins Preces & Responses
- Farrant Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G minor
- Purcell Rejoice in the Lord alway
September 2015
October 2015
November 2015
December 2015
January 2016
sun31jan7:30 pmNew Year Concert7:30 pm
Time
31 January 2016 7:30 pm
Location
Sulgrave Manor OX17 2SD
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Northamptonshire Banbury (8 miles) OX17 2SD
Event Details
To open the 2016 season, Fiori’s popular New Year Concert in the historic setting of Sulgrave Manor features sparkling music by Vivaldi and his contemporaries, performed by Fiori’s principal players.
Event Details
To open the 2016 season, Fiori’s popular New Year Concert in the historic setting of Sulgrave Manor features sparkling music by Vivaldi and his contemporaries, performed by Fiori’s principal players. Music to lift the spirits by the ever-inventive Vivaldi, including :
Vivaldi – Chamber Concerto in D min RV 96
Pisendel – Violin Sonata in G minor
Vivaldi – Trio in A minor for recorder and bassoon RV 86
Vandini – Cello Sonata in B flat
Vivaldi – Chamber Concerto in G min RV 106
Fiori Musicali Players, Penelope Rapson director
Optional buffet reception in the Buttery before the concert (+£12)
Presented in partnership with Sulgrave Manor
Supported by South Northamptonshire Council
February 2016
March 2016
April 2016
sun10apr4:30 pmChoral Evensong4:30 pm
Time
10 April 2016 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Second Sunday after Easter Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible. Pitoni
Event Details
Second Sunday after Easter
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
- Pitoni Cantate Domino
- Smith Preces & Responses
- Batten Fourth Service
- Sheppard Lord’s Prayer
- Batten O Sing Joyfully
Presented in association with the National Trust.
May 2016
sun15may4:30 pmChoral Evensong4:30 pm
Time
15 May 2016 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Whit Sunday Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible. Gibbons
Event Details
Whit Sunday
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
- Gibbons Come Holy Ghost
- Ayleward Preces & Responses
- Purcell Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in G minor
- Purcell O God, the King of glory
Presented in association with the National Trust.
June 2016
sun19jun4:30 pmChoral Evensong4:30 pm
Time
19 June 2016 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Fourth Sunday after Trinity Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible. Ouseley
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Fourth Sunday after Trinity
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
- Ouseley How Goodly are thy Tents
- Tomkins Preces & Responses
- Stanford Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in C
- Howells O pray for the peace of Jerusalem
Presented in association with the National Trust.
July 2016
sun17jul4:30 pmChoral Evensong4:30 pm
Time
17 July 2016 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Eighth Sunday after Trinity Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson The Venerable David Painter Former Archdeacon of Oakham Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer
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Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
The Venerable David Painter
Former Archdeacon of Oakham
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
- Batten O sing joyfully
- Byrd Preces & Responses
- Byrd Short Service
- Byrd Sing joyfully
Presented in association with the National Trust.
August 2016
sun21aug4:30 pmChoral Evensong4:30 pm
Time
21 August 2016 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible. Presented
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Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
Presented in association with the National Trust.
September 2016
October 2016
November 2016
December 2016
January 2017
February 2017
April 2017
sun23apr4:30 pmRt Revd John Holbrook, Bishop of Brixworth4:30 pm
Time
23 April 2017 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Feast of St George The Right Reverend John Holbrook, Bishop of Brixworth Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common
Event Details
Feast of St George
The Right Reverend John Holbrook, Bishop of Brixworth
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
Presented in association with the National Trust.
fri14apr7:30 pmMusic before Easter7:30 pm
Time
14 April 2017 7:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Fiori Musicali’s traditional Good Friday concert in the 13th-century Priory Church at Canons Ashby – Gregorian chant and glorious choral music. Fiori Musicali Choir Penelope Rapson director Presented in association with the
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Fiori Musicali’s traditional Good Friday concert in the 13th-century Priory Church at Canons Ashby – Gregorian chant and glorious choral music.
Fiori Musicali Choir
Penelope Rapson director
Presented in association with the National Trust
Supported by South Northamptonshire Council
May 2017
sun21may4:30 pmVen John Duncan, former Archdeacon of Birmingham4:30 pm
Time
21 May 2017 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Fifth Sunday after Easter The Venerable John Duncan, formerly Archdeacon of Birmingham Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common
Event Details
Fifth Sunday after Easter
The Venerable John Duncan, formerly Archdeacon of Birmingham
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
Presented in association with the National Trust.
fri19may7:30 pm17th-century Venice7:30 pm
Time
19 May 2017 7:30 pm
Location
Sulgrave Manor OX17 2SD
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Northamptonshire Banbury (8 miles) OX17 2SD
Event Details
Dazzling recorder players Heidi Fardell and Olwen Foulkes bring alive the vibrant musical world of 17th-century Venice. Monteverdi – Zefiro torna Uccellini – Aria sopra La Bergamasca Merula – Ciaconna Castello
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Dazzling recorder players Heidi Fardell and Olwen Foulkes bring alive the vibrant musical world of 17th-century Venice.
Monteverdi – Zefiro torna
Uccellini – Aria sopra La Bergamasca
Merula – Ciaconna
Castello – Sonata Prima
Merula – Canzon La Strada
Heidi Fardell recorder
Olwyn Foulkes recorder
Sally Holman dulcian
Penelope Rapson director
Optional buffet reception in the Buttery before the concert (+£12)
Presented in partnership with Sulgrave Manor
Supported by South Northamptonshire Council
June 2017
sun25jun6:30 pmEnglish Renaissance6:30 pm
Time
25 June 2017 6:30 pm
Location
Wolfhampcote Church CV23 8AR
Event Details
English choral masterpieces from the Renaissance. Glorious polyphony in the atmospheric church at Wolfhampcote. Fiori Musicali Choir Penelope Rapson director
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English choral masterpieces from the Renaissance. Glorious polyphony in the atmospheric church at Wolfhampcote.
Fiori Musicali Choir
Penelope Rapson director
sun18jun4:30 pmVery Revd David Ison, Dean of St Paul's4:30 pm
Time
18 June 2017 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
First Sunday after Trinity The Very Reverend David Ison, Dean of St Paul’s Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of
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First Sunday after Trinity
The Very Reverend David Ison, Dean of St Paul’s
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
We are delighted that members of The Prayer Book Society will be joining us for this service.
Presented in association with the National Trust.
sat10jun7:30 pmLina León plays Telemann7:30 pm
Time
10 June 2017 7:30 pm
Location
St Guthlac's Church MK19 6DH
Passenham, Old Stratford, Northamptonshire Milton Keynes (6 miles) MK19 6DH
Event Details
With its unique chancel and wall paintings attributed to Inigo Jones, St Guthlac’s Church, Passenham is one of Simon Jenkins’ 1000 Best Churches. Charismatic Spanish flute player Lina León joins Fiori
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With its unique chancel and wall paintings attributed to Inigo Jones, St Guthlac’s Church, Passenham is one of Simon Jenkins’ 1000 Best Churches.
Charismatic Spanish flute player Lina León joins Fiori to celebrate Telemann’s 250th anniversary.
Leclair – Trio Sonata in D op.2 no.8
Bach – Flute Partita in A minor
Telemann – Sonata Corellisante in G minor
Tartini – Violin Sonata no.10 in G minor
Boccherini – Cello Sonata in C
Telemann – Paris Quartet in E minor
Lina León flute
Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin
Poppy Walshaw cello
Penelope Rapson harpsichord
July 2017
sun23jul7:30 pmBach at Castle Ashby7:30 pm
Time
23 July 2017 7:30 pm
Location
Castle Ashby Church NN7 1LQ
Event Details
Fiori’s popular high summer concert at Castle Ashby, featuring the dazzling concerto for three violins and orchestra by JS Bach. Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra Penelope Rapson director Supported by South Northamptonshire Council
Event Details
Fiori’s popular high summer concert at Castle Ashby, featuring the dazzling concerto for three violins and orchestra by JS Bach.
Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra
Penelope Rapson director
Supported by South Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Orchestras Live
sun16jul4:30 pmVen David Meara, former Archdeacon of London4:30 pm
Time
16 July 2017 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Fifth Sunday after Trinity The Venerable David Meara, former Archdeacon of London Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common
Event Details
Fifth Sunday after Trinity
The Venerable David Meara, former Archdeacon of London
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
- Tye Sing unto the Lord
- Ayleward Preces & Responses
- Stanford Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in C
- Wood O Thou the Central Orb
Presented in association with the National Trust.
sun02jul7:30 pmMozart & Salieri7:30 pm
Time
2 July 2017 7:30 pm
Location
St Peter's Weston Favell NN3 3JX
High Street, Weston Favell, Northampton NN3 3JX
Event Details
Dazzling soprano Judit Felszeghy – a pupil of Emma Kirkby – reveals the world of Mozart and Salieri. Fiori Musicali Players Judit Felszeghy soprano Penelope Rapson director
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Dazzling soprano Judit Felszeghy – a pupil of Emma Kirkby – reveals the world of Mozart and Salieri.
Fiori Musicali Players
Judit Felszeghy soprano
Penelope Rapson director
August 2017
sun20aug4:30 pmRevd Canon Peter Moger, Precentor of York Minster4:30 pm
Time
20 August 2017 4:30 pm
Location
Canons Ashby Priory Church NN11 3SD
Banbury Lane, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3SD
Event Details
Tenth Sunday after Trinity The Reverend Canon Peter Moger, Precentor of York Minster Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of
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Tenth Sunday after Trinity
The Reverend Canon Peter Moger, Precentor of York Minster
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Priory Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
Presented in association with the National Trust.
sun13aug7:30 pmHandel, Bach & Vivaldi7:30 pm
Time
13 August 2017 7:30 pm
Location
Fotheringhay Church
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, Oundle, PE8 5HZ
Event Details
Fiori’s festive summer concert celebrating the Feast of the Assumption in the iconic church at Fotheringhay. Gail Hennessy oboe Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin Simon Lawford organ Fiori Musicali Choir Fiori Musicali Chamber
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Fiori’s festive summer concert celebrating the Feast of the Assumption in the iconic church at Fotheringhay.
Gail Hennessy oboe
Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin
Simon Lawford organ
Fiori Musicali Choir
Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra
Penelope Rapson director
Generously sponsored by patrons Geoffrey & Brenda Dannell
sun06aug7:30 pmMusic at Fawsley7:30 pm
Time
6 August 2017 7:30 pm
Location
Fawsley Church NN11 3BA
Fawsley, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3BA
Event Details
Pergolesi’s famous Stabat Mater in the idyllic setting of St Mary’s, Fawsley. Beautiful music from 18th-century Naples. Amy Wood soprano Robert Cross countertenor Fiori Musicali Players Penelope Rapson director
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Pergolesi’s famous Stabat Mater in the idyllic setting of St Mary’s, Fawsley. Beautiful music from 18th-century Naples.
Amy Wood soprano
Robert Cross countertenor
Fiori Musicali Players
Penelope Rapson director
September 2017
fri22sep7:30 pmBach & Vivaldi7:30 pm
Time
22 September 2017 7:30 pm
Location
Aynho Great Barn OX17 3AY
The Great Barn, Upper Aynho Grounds, Banbury, OX17 3AY
Event Details
One of the great names of early music, the English violinist and conductor Simon Standage is renowned for his many acclaimed recordings of Vivaldi and Bach. Bach Cantata – Non sa
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One of the great names of early music, the English violinist and conductor Simon Standage is renowned for his many acclaimed recordings of Vivaldi and Bach.
Bach Cantata – Non sa che sia dolore
Boismortier – Actéon
Vivaldi – Flute concerto “Il Gardelino”
Bach – Aria from Coffee Cantata
Leclair – Violin sonata op.5 no.7 in A minor
Simon Standage violin
Amy Wood soprano
Lina León flute
Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble
Penelope Rapson director
Optional supper in The Great Barn before the concert (+£20)
Supported by South Northamptonshire Council
October 2017
sat07oct7:30 pmMonteverdi 450th7:30 pm
Time
7 October 2017 7:30 pm
Location
Great Brington Church NN7 4JB
Great Brington Church, Main Street, Great Brington, Northampton (7 miles) NN7 4JB
Event Details
Brilliant choral and instrumental music to mark the birth 450 years ago of Claudio Monteverdi – the greatest musical genius of the early 17th century. Monteverdi – Beatus vir Monteverdi –
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Brilliant choral and instrumental music to mark the birth 450 years ago of Claudio Monteverdi – the greatest musical genius of the early 17th century.
Monteverdi – Beatus vir
Monteverdi – Gloria Concertata à 7
Biber – Violin sonata in E minor (1681)
Biber – Sonata à 3 for 2 violins & trombone
Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin
Fiori Musicali Choir
Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble
Penelope Rapson director
Presented in partnership with The Friends of St Mary’s
November 2017
fri24nov7:30 pmMozart at the Manor7:30 pm
Time
24 November 2017 7:30 pm
Location
Weston on the Green OX25 3QL
Event Details
Fiori Musicali perform beautiful classical music in the wood-panelled mediaeval Baron’s Hall of this fine 11th-century Manor. Mozart – Duo for violin & viola in G JC Bach – Oboe quartet
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Fiori Musicali perform beautiful classical music in the wood-panelled mediaeval Baron’s Hall of this fine 11th-century Manor.
Mozart – Duo for violin & viola in G
JC Bach – Oboe quartet in Bb
Salieri – Trio in G
Boccherini – Cello Sonata in A
Rossini – Sonata a quattro
Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin
Gail Hennessy oboe
Giulia Panzeri viola
Poppy Walshaw cello
Penelope Rapson harpsichord/director
Includes champagne reception at 7pm
Optional fine dining afterwards in the Michelin-starred restaurant
Optional overnight stay with breakfast
Sponsored by patrons Michael & Susan Doolan
December 2017
January 2018
February 2018
March 2018
April 2018
May 2018
sun13may6:00 pmChoral Evensong6:00 pm
Time
13 May 2018 6:00 pm
Location
Steane Church NN13 6DP
Steane Park, Brackley (3 miles) NN13 6DP
Event Details
Sunday after Ascension, 1662 Prayer Book Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Event Details
Sunday after Ascension, 1662 Prayer Book
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
June 2018
sun24jun6:00 pmO Splendor Gloriae6:00 pm
Time
24 June 2018 6:00 pm
Location
Wolfhampcote Church CV23 8AR
Event Details
English choral masterpieces from the Renaissance. Glorious polyphony in the atmospheric church at Wolfhampcote. Fiori Musicali Choir Penelope Rapson director
Event Details
English choral masterpieces from the Renaissance. Glorious polyphony in the atmospheric church at Wolfhampcote.
Fiori Musicali Choir
Penelope Rapson director
sun10jun5:00 pmChoral Evensong5:00 pm
Time
10 June 2018 5:00 pm
Location
Great Brington Church NN7 4JB
Great Brington Church, Main Street, Great Brington, Northampton (7 miles) NN7 4JB
Event Details
St Barnabas Eve Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Revd Oliver Coss, Rector of All Saints, Northampton Traditional choral evensong at the Great Brington Church with the 1662 Book of Common
Event Details
St Barnabas Eve
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Revd Oliver Coss, Rector of All Saints, Northampton
Traditional choral evensong at the Great Brington Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
Psalm 112
Job 29.11-16
Acts 11.19-end
Batten – Lord, we beseech thee
Smith – Responses
Gibbons – Short Service
Wesley – Blessed be the God and Father
July 2018
sun22jul7:30 pmCastle Ashby Concert7:30 pm
Time
22 July 2018 7:30 pm
Location
Castle Ashby Church NN7 1LQ
Event Details
Fiori’s popular high summer concert at Castle Ashby, featuring the dazzling concerto for three violins and orchestra by JS Bach. Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra Penelope Rapson director Supported by South Northamptonshire Council
Event Details
Fiori’s popular high summer concert at Castle Ashby, featuring the dazzling concerto for three violins and orchestra by JS Bach.
Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra
Penelope Rapson director
Supported by South Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Orchestras Live
sun08jul5:00 pmChoral Evensong5:00 pm
Time
8 July 2018 5:00 pm
Location
Great Brington Church NN7 4JB
Great Brington Church, Main Street, Great Brington, Northampton (7 miles) NN7 4JB
Event Details
Sixth Sunday after Trinity Revd Peter Morrell, Author Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Great Brington Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings
Event Details
Sixth Sunday after Trinity
Revd Peter Morrell, Author
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Great Brington Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
Psalm 90.12-end
Zeph 3.14-20
Romans 6.3-11
Hymns 279, 203, 17 (A&MNS)
Pitoni Cantate Domino
Ayleward Preces & Responses
Purcell Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in G minor
Byrd Sing Joyfully
August 2018
sat18aug7:30 pmBach at Fotheringhay7:30 pm
Time
18 August 2018 7:30 pm
Location
Fotheringhay Church
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, Oundle, PE8 5HZ
Event Details
Fiori’s festive summer concert celebrating the Feast of the Assumption in the iconic church at Fotheringhay. Gail Hennessy oboe Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin Simon Lawford organ Fiori Musicali Choir Fiori Musicali Chamber
Event Details
Fiori’s festive summer concert celebrating the Feast of the Assumption in the iconic church at Fotheringhay.
Gail Hennessy oboe
Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin
Simon Lawford organ
Fiori Musicali Choir
Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra
Penelope Rapson director
Generously sponsored by patrons Geoffrey & Brenda Dannell
sun12aug5:00 pmChoral Evensong5:00 pm
Time
12 August 2018 5:00 pm
Location
Great Brington Church NN7 4JB
Great Brington Church, Main Street, Great Brington, Northampton (7 miles) NN7 4JB
Event Details
Eleventh Sunday after Trinity Very Revd Canon Dr Alan Horsley, former Provost of St Andrew’s Cathedral, Inverness Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson Traditional choral evensong at the Great Brington Church
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Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Very Revd Canon Dr Alan Horsley, former Provost of St Andrew’s Cathedral, Inverness
Fiori Musicali Choir, director Penelope Rapson
Traditional choral evensong at the Great Brington Church with the 1662 Book of Common Prayer and readings from the King James Bible.
Psalm 28
1 Kings 3.3-15
Luke 18.9-14
Farrant – Call to remembrance
Smith – Responses
Farrant – Canticles
Bach – Komm, Jesu komm
sun05aug7:30 pmMusic at Fawsley7:30 pm
Time
5 August 2018 7:30 pm
Location
Fawsley Church NN11 3BA
Fawsley, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3BA
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Pergolesi’s famous Stabat Mater in the idyllic setting of St Mary’s, Fawsley. Beautiful music from 18th-century Naples. Amy Wood soprano Robert Cross countertenor Fiori Musicali Players Penelope Rapson director
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Pergolesi’s famous Stabat Mater in the idyllic setting of St Mary’s, Fawsley. Beautiful music from 18th-century Naples.
Amy Wood soprano
Robert Cross countertenor
Fiori Musicali Players
Penelope Rapson director
September 2018
October 2018
sat06oct7:30 pmBaroque at Great Brington7:30 pm
Time
6 October 2018 7:30 pm
Location
Great Brington Church NN7 4JB
Great Brington Church, Main Street, Great Brington, Northampton (7 miles) NN7 4JB
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Sparkling music for soprano, oboes strings & bassoon. Boyce – Symphony no.1 in Bb Albinoni – Concerto in G minor op.10 no.2 Fasch – Concerto for 2 oboes and bassoon in
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Sparkling music for soprano, oboes strings & bassoon.
Boyce – Symphony no.1 in Bb
Albinoni – Concerto in G minor op.10 no.2
Fasch – Concerto for 2 oboes and bassoon in C minor
Handel – “Se pieta di me non senti” from Giulio Caesare
Stanley – Concerto Grosso op. 2 no.1
Judit Felszeghy soprano
Pauline Nobes violin
Gail Hennessy oboe
Anthony Robson oboe
Sally Holman bassoon
Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble
Penelope Rapson director
Supporting the Friends of St Mary’s
November 2018
December 2018
January 2019
March 2019
April 2019
April 2022
Time
1 April 2022 7:00 pm
Location
Northampton Cathedral NN2 6AG
Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton NN2 6AG
May 2022
June 2022
sun26jun6:00 pmWolfhampcoteTranscendental choral music from the Spanish Renaissance.6:00 pm
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Transcendental choral music from the Spanish Renaissance. The Fiori Choir sing Victoria’s ethereal Requiem pro defuncti in the isolated church of St Peter, Wolfhampcote.
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Transcendental choral music from the Spanish Renaissance.
The Fiori Choir sing Victoria’s ethereal Requiem pro defuncti in the isolated church of St Peter, Wolfhampcote.
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A musical spectacular: Handel Music for the Royal FireworksHandel Coronation Anthem Zadok the Priestwith the Fiori Musicali choir and chamber orchestraplus ceremonial Lighting of
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A musical spectacular:
Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks
Handel Coronation Anthem Zadok the Priest
with the Fiori Musicali choir and chamber orchestra
plus ceremonial Lighting of the Beacon at Lamport
July 2022
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A feast of concertos by Bach, Tartini and TelemannJS Bach Brandenburg Concerto no.4with violinist Kerstin Linder-Dewan
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A feast of concertos by Bach, Tartini and Telemann
JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto no.4
with violinist Kerstin Linder-Dewan
fri08jul7:30 pmTrumpeter RoyalHandel & the English baroque with David Blackadder.7:30 pm
Time
8 July 2022 7:30 pm
Location
Earls Barton Church (All Saints) NN6 0JG
7 High St, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0JG
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Handel & the English baroquewith David Blackadder, one of the world’s finest trumpeters.
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Handel & the English baroque
with David Blackadder, one of the world’s finest trumpeters.
August 2022
sat13aug7:30 pmFotheringhayMusic from Venice – Monteverdi and Gabrieli7:30 pm
Time
13 August 2022 7:30 pm
Location
Fotheringhay Church
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, Oundle, PE8 5HZ
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Music from Venice – Monteverdi and Gabrieliwith the Fiori choir and players from His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornets
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Music from Venice – Monteverdi and Gabrieli
with the Fiori choir and players from His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornets
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A feast of concertos by Bach, Tartini and TelemannJS Bach Brandenburg Concerto no.4with violinist Kerstin Linder-Dewan
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A feast of concertos by Bach, Tartini and Telemann
JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto no.4
with violinist Kerstin Linder-Dewan
September 2022
sun18sep7:30 pmMozartOperatic arias with favourite soprano Judit Felszeghy7:30 pm
Time
18 September 2022 7:30 pm
Location
St Mary Magdalene Church Helmdon NN13 5QR
Church St, Helmdon, Brackley NN13 5QR
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Operatic arias with favourite soprano Judit FelszeghyA window into the world of the young Mozart
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Operatic arias with favourite soprano Judit Felszeghy
A window into the world of the young Mozart
October 2022
December 2022
Time
22 December 2022 7:00 pm
Location
Northampton Cathedral NN2 6AG
Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton NN2 6AG
Time
19 December 2022 7:30 pm
Time
9 December 2022 7:30 pm
Location
St Mary the Virgin, Woodford cum Membris NN11 3RA
NN11 3RA
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January 2023
April 2023
Time
29 April 2023 5:45 pm
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His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts join Fiori in Bakewell for a grand programme of music to celebrate the Coronation of
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Time
28 April 2023 7:00 pm
Location
St Mary the Virgin
NN12 7SS
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Celebrate the coronation of Charles III at Grafton Regis. His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts join Fiori for a grand programme of
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Time
7 April 2023 6:00 pm
Location
St Mary the Virgin
NN12 7SS
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Come and spend a contemplative Good Friday with us. Music will include Allegri Miserere, Byrd Ave Verum corpus, Morales O sacrum
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June 2023
Time
25 June 2023 6:00 pm
Location
St Peter's, Wolfhampcote, CV23 8AR
Wolfhampcote, Warwickshire, Daventry (4 miles) CV23 8AR
July 2023
Time
23 July 2023 6:00 pm
Location
St Mary Magdalene, Castle Ashby Church NN7 1LQ
Castle Ashby, Northampton (9 miles) NN7 1LQ
August 2023
October 2023
Time
14 October 2023 6:00 pm
Location
Fawsley Church NN11 3BA
Fawsley, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3BA
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Fiori Musicali Choir with His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts evoke the splendour of 17th century Venice
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Fiori Musicali Choir with His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts evoke the splendour of 17th century Venice
November 2023
Time
18 November 2023 6:00 pm
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Fiori Musicali Choir with His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts evoke the splendour of 17th century Venice
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Fiori Musicali Choir with His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts evoke the splendour of 17th century Venice
December 2023
February 2024
sat03feb6:00 pmHaydn in Town6:00 pm
Time
3 February 2024 6:00 pm
Location
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, NN1 1DP
5-6 Guidhall Road
March 2024
fri29mar6:00 pmMusic before Easter - Allegri MiserereSOLD OUT!6:00 pm
Time
29 March 2024 6:00 pm
Location
The Most Holy Trinity Church, Hinton in the Hedges, NN13 5NG
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Allegri’s famous Miserere in a concert of beautiful reflective sacred choral music for Good Friday. This concert is now sold out.
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Allegri’s famous Miserere in a concert of beautiful reflective sacred choral music for Good Friday. This concert is now sold out.
May 2024
sun19may6:00 pmSlapton Vivaldi at St BotolphTickets on sale6:00 pm
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Whitsunday 2024 ‘And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting…’ Acts 2:2
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Whitsunday 2024 ‘And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting…’ Acts 2:2
To celebrate Whitsunday some of Fiori’s favourite woodwind players perform in the tiny, picturesque village church at Slapton. Famous for its late medieval wall paintings, this delightful venue with Jacobean wood panelling resounds with virtuoso music by Vivaldi and his contemporaries.
including:
- Vivaldi – Concerto in G minor RV103
- Couperin – Concerts royaux
- Heinichen – Sonata for oboe & bassoon in C minor
Annabel Knight recorder and Sally Holman bassoon
Penelope Rapson harpsichord/director
June 2024
Time
30 June 2024 6:00 pm
Location
St Peter's, Wolfhampcote, CV23 8AR
Wolfhampcote, Warwickshire, Daventry (4 miles) CV23 8AR
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The Fiori Choir perform sublime renaissance choral music in the isolated church at Wolfhampcote – a place time has forgotten. A
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The Fiori Choir perform sublime renaissance choral music in the isolated church at Wolfhampcote – a place time has forgotten.
A fascinating journey along the musical canals of the Low Countries – beautiful renaissance choral works by Josquin des Pres and his Flemish compatriots, performed by the transcendental voices of the Fiori Choir.
including
- Josquin Missa Pange lingua
- Willaert Dulces exuviae
- Willaert O magnum mysterium
- Willaert Io amai sempre
- Josquin Ave Maria
Fiori Musicali Chamber Choir
Penelope Rapson director
This concert is sponsored by Braunston Marina
sat15jun6:00 pmEdgcote 800th The Fire of Love, Ecstasy and of PassionTickets available6:00 pm
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Part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2024 – Elemental Music Fire, Water, Air and Earth 2024 is the 250th anniversary of Priestley’s discovery of oxygen – the
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Part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2024 – Elemental Music Fire, Water, Air and Earth
2024 is the 250th anniversary of Priestley’s discovery of oxygen – the breath of life on earth.
This significant anniversary inspires Fiori to create four programmes built around the ancient elements of Fire, Earth, Air and Water, as we reflect on the vital necessity of sustaining our beautiful world.
FIRE
The fire of the spirit, the fire of love, of ecstasy & of passion
Music by Hildegard of Bingen and cantigas by Alonso el Sabio to mark the 800th anniversary of this historic hidden-away church.
This programme features charismatic violinist Kerstin Linder-Dewan and Hungarian soprano Judit Felszeghy in rarely heard music by Chiara Margarita Cozzolani as well as fiery works for violin by Tartini.
- Hildegard – O ignee spiritus
- Tartini – Sonata op.2 in E minor
- Hildegard – Veni creator spiritus
- Schmelzer – Sonata in D (1664)
- JC Bach (senior) – Meine Freundin ist mein
- Tartini – Sonata in G minor Devil’s Trill
- Alonso el Sabio – Cantigas
- Cozzolani – O dulcis Jesu
- Hildegard – O ignis spiritus paracliti
- Biber – Sonata in E minor (1681)
Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin, Judit Felszeghy soprano and Kath Sharman cello, Penelope Rapson (director/chamber organ)This concert is supported by the Continuo Foundation.
sat08jun6:30 pmMESMERISING YOUNG GUITARIST AT SUDBOROUGHTickets on sale6:30 pm
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Part of Fiori’s new ‘Artists to watch’ series Supported by the Sudborough Music Trust’ Fiori are delighted to welcome young Scottish guitarist
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Part of Fiori’s new ‘Artists to watch’ series Supported by the Sudborough Music Trust’
Fiori are delighted to welcome young Scottish guitarist Ian Watt to inaugurate their new ‘Artists to Watch‘ series.
Noted for his ‘exceptional range of timbre’ BBC Music Magazine, Watt’s international prizes include 1st prize at the Heinsberg International Guitar Competition (2011), Germany, 1st prize at the Westphalian Guitar Spring Competition (2010), Germany, 2nd prize at the Parkening International Guitar Competition (2009), USA (often described as the world’s most prestigious) and 2nd prize at the Vienna ‘Homage to Karl Scheit’ International Competition, 2010. In addition to performing, he is a committed teacher who has given masterclasses throughout the world and is at present a lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
‘…he sounds completely at home whatever century or style he is playing in. He is technically assured, thoughtful, unpretentious…his phrasings, colours and characterisations are a match for anyone.’
Music Web International
‘Watt’s playing was mesmerising to watch, particularly in the extended use of harmonics.’
Bachtrack
- JS Bach – Prelude, Fugue & Allegro BWV 998
- F da Milano – Fantasia nos. 30 & 34
- J McLeod – Three mythical pieces
- A Barrios – La Catedral
- A Jose – Sonata para guitara
- C Debussy La fille aux cheveux de lin
- C Chaminade La Morena
- M de Falla – ‘Danza del Molinero’,
Ian Watt guitar
In the delightful church in the picturesque Northamptonshire village of Sudborough.
After the concert there will also be an opportunity to meet the artist over a glass of wine.
This concert is supported by Sudborough Music Trust
Thinking about where to eat afterwards? The Snooty Fox at Lowick is just a mile away and well recommended.
July 2024
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Fiori’s popular high summer concert in this lovely setting, featuring charismatic baroque violinist Kerstin Linder-Dewan with the Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble in exciting baroque concertos.
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Fiori’s popular high summer concert in this lovely setting, featuring charismatic baroque violinist Kerstin Linder-Dewan with the Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble in exciting baroque concertos.
Part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2024 – Elemental Music Fire, Water, Air and Earth
2024 is the 250th anniversary of Priestley’s discovery of oxygen – the breath of life on earth.
This significant anniversary inspires Fiori to create four programmes built around the ancient elements of Fire, Earth, Air and Water, as we reflect on the vital necessity of sustaining our beautiful world.
WATER moved by water
Venice the Queen of the Sea with its myriad canals attracted a huge number of musicians, amongst them the great violin virtuosi Tartini and Veracini. While the modest ‘stream’ of JS Bach (alias John ‘Brook’) inspires even greater heights of musical creativity.
Fiori’s popular midsummer concert in the idyllic church at Castle Ashby. A cascade of baroque instrumental concertos!
- Veracini – Ouverture no.1 in B flat
- Tartini – Concerto Lunardo Vernier
- JS Bach – Concerto for oboe and violin in C minor
- Telemann – Excerpts from Wassermusik
Kerstin Linder Dewan solo violin, Gail Hennessy oboe, with the Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra, Penelope Rapson harpsichord/director
Picnic from 4pm in the grounds (extra to concert ticket) picnic ticket: £5.00This concert is supported by the Continuo Foundation.
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Fiori are delighted to be invited to perform again for Music in Country Churches, this time in the delightful village of Geddington with its famous
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Fiori are delighted to be invited to perform again for Music in Country Churches, this time in the delightful village of Geddington with its famous Eleanor Cross.
Joining Fiori will be distinguished baroque trumpeter David Blackadder who played for the Royal Wedding in 2018.
Directed by PENELOPE RAPSON with DAVID BLACKADDER trumpet
Programme will include:
Jeremiah Clarke (c.1674–c.1707) Suite for trumpet & strings
- Prelude
- Minuet
- Sibelle
- Rondeau
- Serenade
John Stanley (1713–86) Concerto in G Major Opus 2 No. 3
- Adagio
- Allegro
- Andante
- Allegro
-INTERVAL-
William Boyce (1711–79) Symphony No.1 in B flat Major
- Allegro
- Moderato e dolce
- Allegro
CLARKE Suite for Trumpet and Strings
- Bourrée
- Ecossaise
- Hornpipe
- Gigue
George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
- ‘Passacaille’ from Trio Sonata in G Major Opus 5 No. 4
Suite for Trumpet and Strings in D
- Overture
- Allegro
- Aire
- Marche (Bourrée)
- Marche
Pre-purchase the 2024, 35th Anniversary Season Brochure in advance at the heavily discounted price of £5.00 (it will be £10 at the venues). The brochure contains all the programmes, performer and ensemble biographies, church blurbs, programme notes, and articles of interest. Select the option when booking your tickets.
Time
30 June 2024 6:00 pm
Location
St Peter's, Wolfhampcote, CV23 8AR
Wolfhampcote, Warwickshire, Daventry (4 miles) CV23 8AR
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The Fiori Choir perform sublime renaissance choral music in the isolated church at Wolfhampcote – a place time has forgotten. A
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The Fiori Choir perform sublime renaissance choral music in the isolated church at Wolfhampcote – a place time has forgotten.
A fascinating journey along the musical canals of the Low Countries – beautiful renaissance choral works by Josquin des Pres and his Flemish compatriots, performed by the transcendental voices of the Fiori Choir.
including
- Josquin Missa Pange lingua
- Willaert Dulces exuviae
- Willaert O magnum mysterium
- Willaert Io amai sempre
- Josquin Ave Maria
Fiori Musicali Chamber Choir
Penelope Rapson director
This concert is sponsored by Braunston Marina
August 2024
Time
11 August 2024 6:00 pm
Location
Fotheringhay Church
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, Oundle, PE8 5HZ
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The inspiration of AIR Part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2024 – Elemental Music Fire, Water, Air and Earth 2024 is the 250th anniversary
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The inspiration of AIR
Part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2024 – Elemental Music Fire, Water, Air and Earth
2024 is the 250th anniversary of Priestley’s discovery of oxygen – the breath of life on earth.
This significant anniversary inspires Fiori to create four programmes built around the ancient elements of Fire, Earth, Air and Water, as we reflect on the vital necessity of sustaining our beautiful world.
From the gentle breath of the spirit to the violent winds stilled by Handel in Silete Venti, from the power of the human voice to the wooden pipes of the chamber organ, Fiori explore to potency and potential of Air. We include rare music by Isabella Leonarda to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption in this magnificent church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, as well as Telemann’s humorous rendition of the buffoonery of Don Quixote, tilting at windmills.
Fiori’s popular high summer concert in this iconic Northamptonshire church.
- Handel –Silete Venti
- Telemann – Suite Don Quixote
- Bach – Der Geist Hilft
- Leonarda – Magnificat
- Handel – Organ concerto op.4 no.4 in F
Zoe Brookshaw soprano, Simon Lawford chamber organ with the Fiori Musicali Chamber Choir and Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra, leader Kerstin Linder-Dewan, Penelope Rapson director.
This concert is supported by the Continuo Foundation.
September 2024
sat28sep6:00 pmBach, Vivaldi & BuxtehudeTickets available 6:00 pm
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A nostalgic autumnal concert to celebrate the Feast of St Michael and All Angels in the picturesque medieval church at Paulerspury. Exquisite soprano Katy Anna Hill
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A nostalgic autumnal concert to celebrate the Feast of St Michael and All Angels in the picturesque medieval church at Paulerspury.
Exquisite soprano Katy Anna Hill joins flautist Eva Caballero & the Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble for Bach’s rarely heard Italian cantata Non sa che sia dolore, a hauntingly beautiful work written to mark the departure from Leipzig of the Rector of the Thomasschule to pastures new.
Also featured is exciting music by Vivaldi – Red Priest of Venice.
Vivaldi – String concerto in C RV114
Handel – Concerto grosso op.3 no.3 in G
Vivaldi – Sovente il sole
Buxtehude – Trio sonata in D minor op.1 no.6
Bach – Non sa che sia dolore
Katy Anna Hill soprano, Eva Caballero flute & the Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble, Penelope Rapson director/harpsichord
This concert is generously supported by Ursula and Malcolm Harper
fri13sep6:00 pmFawsley - Telemann and BachMusical Mellow Fruitfulness - tickets available6:00 pm
Time
13 September 2024 6:00 pm
Location
Fawsley Church NN11 3BA
Fawsley, Northamptonshire, Daventry (7 miles) NN11 3BA
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Part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2024 – Elemental Music Fire, Water, Air and Earth 2024 is the 250th anniversary of Priestley’s discovery of oxygen – the
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Part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2024 – Elemental Music Fire, Water, Air and Earth
2024 is the 250th anniversary of Priestley’s discovery of oxygen – the breath of life on earth.
This significant anniversary inspires Fiori to create four programmes built around the ancient elements of Fire, Earth, Air and Water, as we reflect on the vital necessity of sustaining our beautiful world.
The Fruits of the Earth
Harvest time and the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ inspire Fiori to perform opulent music from Telemann’s ‘Tafelmusik’, while the contemplation of mother earth suggests a cornucopia of pieces built over a ‘ground’ bass, including Telemann’s haunting Paris quartet in E minor with its powerful concluding chaconne and excerpts from JS Bach’s Goldberg Variations.
- Telemann – Paris Quartet in E minor
- E Jacquet de la Guerre – Sonata for oboe and violin in G minor
- Morel – Chaconne in G minor
- JS Bach – excerpts from Goldberg Variations
- Telemann – Tafelmusik in G major
Eva Caballero flute, Gail Hennessy oboe, Kerstin Linder Dewan violin, Poppy Walshaw cello, Penelope Rapson director/harpsichord.
This concert is supported by the Continuo Foundation.
November 2024
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Candlelight Concert for Advent – 30 November 2024JS Bach and his circle An atmospheric Advent Candlelight concert, performed in St Michael’s Aynho’s fine ‘baroque church with Georgian fittings’ (as Simon
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Candlelight Concert for Advent – 30 November 2024
JS Bach and his circle
An atmospheric Advent Candlelight concert, performed in St Michael’s Aynho’s fine ‘baroque church with Georgian fittings’ (as Simon Jenkins describes this lovely church in his seminal book England’s Thousand Best Churches.)
Beautiful 18th-century music for baroque oboe and trumpet with voices and organ, including chorale preludes by the great JS Bach, as well as music by his rarely heard contemporary Georg Kauffmann (Bach’s rival for the post of Capellmeister in Leipzig) and his pupils Ludwig Krebs and Gottfried Homilius.
Hauntingly beautiful, reflective music for the season before Christmas, performed in the fine baroque church of St Michael’s, Aynho. Do join us for this special evening.
including:
JS Bach Chorale prelude on ‘Wachet auf’
G Homilius Chorale prelude on ‘Nun freut euch’
G Kauffmann Chorale prelude on ‘Gelobet seist Du’
Krebs Chorale prelude on ‘Nun freut euch’.
JS Bach ‘Jesu joy of man’s desiring’
Jane Downer baroque oboe
Rebecca Toal baroque trumpet
Singers from the Fiori Musicali Choir
Penelope Rapson director/chamber organ
This concert is supported by the Continuo Foundation
December 2024
Time
20 December 2024 6:00 pm
Location
Northampton Cathedral NN2 6AG
Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton NN2 6AG
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JS BACHCHRISTMAS ORATORIO Fiori’s splendid pre-Christmas concert this year is JS Bach’s magnificent CHRISTMAS ORATORIO. Gloriously uplifting and jubilant music to welcome in the festive
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JS BACH
CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
Fiori’s splendid pre-Christmas concert this year is JS Bach’s magnificent CHRISTMAS ORATORIO. Gloriously uplifting and jubilant music to welcome in the festive season in the fine surroundings of Northampton Cathedral . The full panoply of the Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra, the Fiori Choir, stunning soloists, trumpets, oboes, oboes da caccia, flutes, strings & drums in Bach’s superb Christmas masterpiece. Not to be missed! Begin Christmas in style!
Do bring a cushion!
BACH’s CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
Part I for Christmas Day
Part II for the 2nd day of Christmas
Sinfonia from Cantata 42
Part III for the 3rd day of Christmas
Zoe Brookshaw soprano
George Gibbon countertenor
Edmund Hastings tenor
Andrew Tipple bass
Fiori Choir
Fiori Chamber Orchestra
Malu Lin Swayne leader
Penelope Rapson conductor
This concert is supported by the Continuo Foundation
January 2025
Time
18 January 2025 6:00 pm
Location
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, NN1 1DP
5-6 Guidhall Road
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The Enlightenment Join some of Fiori’s favourite players to celebrate New Year 2025. To honour Albert Schweitzer – musician, philosopher & humanitarian (who was
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The Enlightenment
Join some of Fiori’s favourite players to celebrate New Year 2025.
To honour Albert Schweitzer – musician, philosopher & humanitarian (who was born 150 years ago in January 1875) – Fiori perform a New Year concert of Enlightenment music, fittingly set in Northampton’s Museum & Art Gallery & featuring Heidi Fardell flute & Kerstin Linder-Dewan in amiable flute quartets by some of the Enlightenment’s lesser known pioneering musical spirits. This concert takes place in the fine centrally located setting of Northampton’s recently refurbished Museum & Art Gallery.
JC Bach Flute quartet III in C
JP Salomon Duo for violin and cello in G
Fiorillo Flute quartet no.6 in E minor
CPE Bach Flute divertimento in G (642)
F Benda Violin sonata in C minor
T Giordani Flute quartet in D op2 no5
Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble
on authentic instruments
Heidi Fardell flute
Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin
Poppy Walshaw cello
& the Fiori Chamber Ensemble
Penelope Rapson harpsichord/director
This concert is supported by the Continuo Foundation
April 2025
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ALLEGRI MISERERE Hauntingly beautiful, contemplative music for Good Friday from Renaissance Italy, England, Spain & the New World .
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ALLEGRI MISERERE
Hauntingly beautiful, contemplative music for Good Friday from Renaissance Italy, England, Spain & the New World .
including:
Allegri Miserere
Lobo Versa est in luctum
Byrd Ave verum corpus
Gesualdo O vos Omnes
Victoria Popule meus
Padilla Lamentations for Maundy Thursday
Lotti Crucifixus a 8
Singers from the Fiori Musicali Choir, Penelope Rapson director
Tickets:
Main area – £25
Restricted view – £15
concessions for children, students and blue badge
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Hildegard of Bingen & the Billingsgate trumpet The church at Alderton houses a unique wooden 13th-century effigy of alderman and parliamentarian William de Combemartin. This
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Hildegard of Bingen & the Billingsgate trumpet
The church at Alderton houses a unique wooden 13th-century effigy of alderman and parliamentarian William de Combemartin. This effigy inspires Fiori to perform music by the contemporaneous medieval mystic and healer Hildegard of Bingen – one of the great medical authorities of her day – in celebration of Schweitzer, surgeon & physician. We feature soprano Judit Felszeghy in some of Hildegard’s most inspired and transcendental compositions . And we explore the medieval musical world further with guest player Daniel Sarafini on a rare Billingsgate trumpet, to evoke medieval London. Other instruments in the programme include, cornetto, hurdy-gurdy, sagbutt, baroque trumpet & violin.
Billingsgate trumpet fanfares
Hildegard In ecclesia
Schmelzer Sonata a tre,
Hildegard O viridissima virga
Schmeltzer La Carioletta
Hildegard O nobilissima viriditas
J Hingeston Fantasia
Alfonso X Cantiga
Biber Sonata a tre
Hildegard Ave generosa
Riccio Jubilent omnes
Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble
on authentic instruments
Judit Felszeghy soprano, Adrian Woodward trumpet, cornetto, hurdy gurdy, Hazel Brooks violin, Daniel Sarafina sagbutt & Billingsgate trumpet, dulcian, Penelope Rapson director/organ
This concert is supported by the Continuo Foundation
May 2025
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Part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2025 – Biber ‘Rosary’ Sonatas The Bohemian composer Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber flourished at the court
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Part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2025 – Biber ‘Rosary’ Sonatas
The Bohemian composer Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber flourished at the court of the Archbishop of Salzburg in the late 17th century. Around 1676 he composed fifteen so-called Mystery or Rosary sonatas as musical meditations on the mysteries of the rosary. These survive in a single manuscript dedicated to the Archbishop and were probably performed in Salzburg Cathedral during October (the Rosary month).
The word ‘rosary’ derives from the Latin rosarium or ‘rose garden’ and in Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam is a practice of reciting a series of prayers, using a string of beads to remember the order.
These striking instrumental sonatas are particularly interesting as none has a title but each one is preceded by an etching depicting one of the fifteen mysteries. The first sonata, The Annunciation is distinguished from all the others in that the violin is played in its normal tuning. All the other sonatas require scordatura (or ‘mistuning’ of the instrument!)
It was fashionable during the 17th and 18th centuries to have fanciful titles for musical collections. Amongst such titles are the ‘Wohgepflazter Lustgarten’ (the well-planted pleasure garden), the ‘Hortus Chelicus’(the garden of the lyre), and of course the name Fiori Musicali (originally a collection by Frescobaldi) means musical flowers. These rare musical collections provide the inspiration for a fascinating series of concerts, beginning is the tiny church at Edgcote, where charismatic German violinist Kerstin Linder-Dewan performs some of Biber’s famous ‘Rosary sonatas’ – an oblique tribute to the rose. Other flowers appear too in this programme in the guise of music by the Scottish baroque composer James Oswald. And no garden would be complete without the birds, represented by recorder player and flautist Heidi Fardell.
Biber Rosary sonatas
Oswald The amaranthus, the gilliflower, the heart ease
Reinken Hortus Musicus sonata no.1 in A minor
Walther Serenata from Hortulus Chelicus
Kapsburger Passacaglia in G
Biber The Guardian Angel and Christ on the Mount of Olives
Kerstin Linder-Dewan violin, Heidi Fardell recorder, Poppy Walshaw cello, Eligio Luis Quinteiro chitarrone, Penelope Rapson (director/chamber organ)
June 2025
sun29jun6:00 pmPalestrina at WolfhampcotePALESTRINA 500th Bring back the light!6:00 pm
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Fiori’s answer to Glastonbury! A fabulous midsummer concert in the uniquely atmospheric setting of Wolfhampcote – a place that time has forgotten…As St Peter’s
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Fiori’s answer to Glastonbury! A fabulous midsummer concert in the uniquely atmospheric setting of Wolfhampcote – a place that time has forgotten…
As St Peter’s Wolfhampcote begins its ambitious project to install specially commissioned stained glass windows- including one by distinguished stain glass artist Thomas Denny – into this special (but nowadays largely deserted) church, the transcendent voices of the Fiori Musicali Choir will be adding their musical commentary with glorious music celebrating the 500th anniversary of the great Italian Renaissance composer Palestrina.
Fiori mark this major anniversary with a concert devoted to beautiful choral works by Palestrina, the most celebrated choral composer of the Italian late renaissance, and one of the greatest musical luminaries of the 16th century.
Even before William the Conqueror invaded Britain in 1066, right up to the present, there has always been a church standing on this site. Palestrina wrote his gloriously uplifting Missa Papae Marcelli (his most famous work) to honour Pope Marcellus II, who reigned for just 3 weeks in 1555. So a mid-16th century mass setting fits pretty well halfway through this special church’s long history.
The splendid Missa Papae Marcelli is notable for its transparent texture, such that the listener can always pick out the ancient words of the mass, even though Palestrina dresses them up in elaborate music. This musical clarity makes it an ideal piece to mark the installation of Wolfhampcote’s new windows. And, as the concert takes place on St Peter’s Day (the church’s Patronal Festival), Fiori open the evening with Palestrina’s joyous motet for St Petertide, Tu es Petrus (Thou art Peter).
Palestrina Tu es Petrus
Palestrina Stabat Mater
Palestrina Missa Brevis
Palestrina Missa Papae Marcelli
Fiori Musicali Chamber Choir, Penelope Rapson director
This concert is sponsored by Braunston Marina
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Harlestone 700thin one of Simon Jenkins’ ‘England’s thousand best churches’ THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND!To celebrate Harlestone church’s 700th anniversary, distinguished baroque
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Harlestone 700th
in one of Simon Jenkins’ ‘England’s thousand best churches’
THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND!
To celebrate Harlestone church’s 700th anniversary, distinguished baroque trumpeter David Blackadder joins Fiori for a splendid concert of music by Bach, Handel and Marcello.
David, who was trumpeter for the royal wedding in 2018, will join forces with the Fiori Musicali chamber ensemble and bass Andrew Tipple for Handel’s famous aria ‘The trumpet shall sound’, from Messiah. Also in the programme is Marcello’s beautiful concerto for oboe and strings with favourite oboist Gail Hennessy, and JS Bach’s exquisitely beautiful and much loved cantata Ich habe genug.
including:
ClarkeSuite for trumpet & strings
Handel Passacaille from Trio Sonata in G, op.5 no.4
Bach Cantata 82 Ich habe genug
Handel Suite in D for trumpet
Handel‘The trumpet shall sound’
Marcello Oboe concerto in D minor
Bach ‘Kron und Preis!’ from cantata 214
David Blackadder natural trumpet, Andrew Tipple bass, Gail Hennessy oboe & the Fiori Musicali Chamber Ensemble, Penelope Rapson (director/chamber organ)
July 2025
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The Castle Ashby Concert part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2025 – Hortus Musicus – the musical garden. The
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The Castle Ashby Concert
part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2025 – Hortus Musicus – the musical garden.
The romantic Italian gardens at Castle Ashby with their topiary and orangery are the inspiration for our popular midsummer concert in the idyllic church at Castle.
The nightingale makes a passing appearance in the the music of Italian early baroque composer Merula. Flute and recorder represent other members of the feathered world and Uccellini’s Sinfonie Boscarecie is a nod to the arboretum and parkland of this heavenly venue. Brandenburg too had wonderful baroque gardens, so JS Bach must make an appearance. And an intriguing alternative portrayal of Summer from the Four Seasons captures the time of year – not by Vivaldi this time, but by his rarely heard Italian contemporary Giovanni Guido.
Telemann – Violin concerto in A Imitiert die Reelinge
Merula – La lusignuola (the nightingale)
Uccellini – Sinfonie Boscarecie no.34 ‘Gran Battaglia’
Telemann – Concerto for recorder & flute in E minor
Guido – Summer from the Four Seasons
JS Bach – Brandenburg concerto no.4
Kerstin Linder Dewan solo violin, Eva Caballero flute/recorder, Heidi Fardell recorder with the Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra, Penelope Rapson harpsichord/director
picnic from 4pm in the grounds (extra to concert ticket) picnic ticket: £5.00
sun13jul4:30 pmTrumpet in the Gardentickets available4:30 pm
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Gates open at 3pm. Concert starts at 4.30pm. Tickets available. Picnic baskets available. TRUMPET IN THE GARDEN part of
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Gates open at 3pm. Concert starts at 4.30pm. Tickets available. Picnic baskets available.
TRUMPET IN THE GARDEN
part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2025 – Hortus Musicus – the musical garden
An opportunity to visit the wonderful Northamptonshire gardens at Coton Manor.
The 17th-century court at Kromĕříž in Moravia was known for its fine gardens and first-rate musicians – including much admired court trumpeters. Today the palace library holds quantities of trumpet music (some surviving only in the archives there!) which will resound again in an alfresco feast of Moravian baroque music.
And what about a picnic tea beforehand? You can book a ‘Best of British Hamper’ or ‘Vegetarian Hamper’ prepared by Zest Catering (or even bring your own) and enjoy these glorious gardens – a colourful backdrop for the occasion. Gates open at 3pm.
Schmelzer La Carioletta
Biber Mensa Sonora in B flat
Biber Sonata a 3 in D minor
Vejvanovský Sonata Tribus Quadrantibus
Finger Sonata in C for trumpet and violin
Schmelzer Lamento sopra la morte Ferdinandi III
Schmelzer Sonata a 3 in A minor
Biber Sonata a 6 in B flat
Adrian Woodward trumpet/cornetto, Stéphanie Dyer sagbutt, Hazel Brooks violin, Rebecca Hammond bassoon with Fiori Chamber ensemble, Penelope Rapson director/chamber organ
August 2025
sun10aug6:00 pm7:45 pm Fotheringhay ConcertHaydn Theresienmesse – tickets available6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
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10 August 2025 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Location
Fotheringhay Church
Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, Oundle, PE8 5HZ
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part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2025 – Hortus Musicus –the musical garden HAYDN THERESIENMESSE To wrap up Fiori’s Hortus Musicus series, the full quota
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part of Fiori Musicali’s summer series 2025 – Hortus Musicus –the musical garden
HAYDN THERESIENMESSE
To wrap up Fiori’s Hortus Musicus series, the full quota of Fiori musicians will be at Fotheringhay (Mary Queen of Scots country). But it isn’t the Stuart Queen we celebrate. Instead we honour an Empress – Maria Theresa – whose baroque gardens at Schönbrunn (the main summer residence of the Hapsburg rulers) were an impressive symbol of imperial power. So for our grand finale we perform Haydn’s Theresienmesse – a splendidly regal tribute to the ‘musical garden’ replete with vocal soloists, choir and chamber orchestra. (With an aside to Mozart in arias from his youthful opera La finta giardiniera).
Fiori’s popular high summer concert in this iconic Northamptonshire church.
Mozart – Arias from La finta giardiniera
Haydn – Theresienmesse
Judit Felszeghy soprano, Edmund Hastings tenor, Andrew Tipple bass with the Fiori Musicali Chamber Choir & Fiori Musicali Chamber Orchestra, leader Kerstin Linder-Dewan, Penelope Rapson conductor
September 2025
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GREAT FIRE OF NORTHAMPTON A spectacular concert to mark the 350th anniversary of this significant Northampton event, featuring Handel’s Music for the Royal
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GREAT FIRE OF NORTHAMPTON
A spectacular concert to mark the 350th anniversary of this significant Northampton event, featuring Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks.
Purcell – Symphony from Hail! Bright Cecilia
Purcell – Rejoice in the Lord alway
Purcell – Chacony
Handel – Music for the Royal Fireworks
Fiori Musicali baroque Chamber Orchestra with the Choir of All Saints’ Church Northampton, conductor Penelope Rapson
Tickets: £15-£45, concessions for children, students and blue badge. Wheelchair users, free ticket for carer.