Future Concerts and Events
Saturday 16th November 2024, 6.30pm - St Paul’s Church, Brighton
Autumn Concert
Pergolesi Magnificat, Vivaldi Gloria, and beautiful anthems by Purcell
Brighton Chamber Choir
Directed by Ruth Kerr
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
www.brightonchamberchoir.org.uk/
Saturday 23rd November 2024, 7.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
In Praise of Music: A celebration of St Cecilia
Purcell:Come Ye Sons of Art
Welcome to all the Pleasures
Handel: Ode to St Cecilia
Ed Hughes: A song to St Cecilia
St Cecilia Players
Claire Williams (organ)
Musical Director: John Hancorn
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Wednesday 11th December 2024, 7.30pm - Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Christmas Carol Concert
Join us in the sparkling Royal Pavilion for a special evening of Christmas carols performed by two talented Sussex based choirs. The Music Room is the setting for the entertainment and during the interval you are invited to enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie in the palace’s beautiful Banqueting Room.
Brighton Consort
Brighton Chamber Choir
Directed by Ruth Kerr
With Claire Williams (Accompanist)
brightonmuseums.org.uk/event/carol-concert/
Sunday 15th December 2024, 7.00pm - St Michael’s Church, Lewes
Christmas Baroque: A selection of Christmas music
The Baroque Collective Singers
Claire Williams (organ)
Directed by John Hancorn
www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Saturday 16th November 2024, 6.30pm - St Paul’s Church, Brighton
Autumn Concert
Pergolesi Magnificat, Vivaldi Gloria, and beautiful anthems by Purcell
Brighton Chamber Choir
Directed by Ruth Kerr
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
www.brightonchamberchoir.org.uk/
Saturday 23rd November 2024, 7.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
In Praise of Music: A celebration of St Cecilia
Purcell:Come Ye Sons of Art
Welcome to all the Pleasures
Handel: Ode to St Cecilia
Ed Hughes: A song to St Cecilia
St Cecilia Players
Claire Williams (organ)
Musical Director: John Hancorn
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Wednesday 11th December 2024, 7.30pm - Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Christmas Carol Concert
Join us in the sparkling Royal Pavilion for a special evening of Christmas carols performed by two talented Sussex based choirs. The Music Room is the setting for the entertainment and during the interval you are invited to enjoy a glass of wine and a mince pie in the palace’s beautiful Banqueting Room.
Brighton Consort
Brighton Chamber Choir
Directed by Ruth Kerr
With Claire Williams (Accompanist)
brightonmuseums.org.uk/event/carol-concert/
Sunday 15th December 2024, 7.00pm - St Michael’s Church, Lewes
Christmas Baroque: A selection of Christmas music
The Baroque Collective Singers
Claire Williams (organ)
Directed by John Hancorn
www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Past Concerts and Events
Saturday 26th October 2024, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
French Connections
Choral and orchestral concert including Carissimi's poignant early oratorio Jephte
Sumei Bao-Smith, Emilia Bertolini & Emily Brown Gibson (sopranos)
Sophie Timms (mezzo-soprano)
Bradyn Debysingh (tenor)
Andrew Robinson (baritone)
BREMF Players
Alison Bury leader
Baroque Collective Singers
John Hancorn director
Claire Williams (organ)
www.bremf.org.uk/event/french-connections/
Sunday 6th October 2024, 2.00-5.00pm - The Dance Space, Brighton
Vivaldi Gloria Workshop
A choral workshop for all on Vivaldi's Gloria, led by Christopher Monks of the Armonico Consort
With Claire Williams (Accompanist)
www.bremf.org.uk/event/vivaldi-gloria-workshop/
Monday 26th August 2024, 7:00 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Henry Purcell: The Indian Queen
Masque of Cupid and Bacchus
Philippa Hyde soprano
Charles Daniels tenor
Stuart O’Hara bass
Rosamund Shelley & Stephen Varcoe speakers
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/henry-purcell-the-indian-queen/
Friday 23rd August 2024, 7.30pm - St Mary's Church, Hadleigh
Spanish Baroque Masterpieces
Francisco Valls hymns & motets
José de Nebra Requiem for Maria Barbara
Psalmody
John Jenkins Consort
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/masterpieces-of-spanish-baroque/
27th July - 3rd August 2024
Claire will be appearing as an accompanist, chamber music coach, and performer at this brand-new Summer School in Norfolk!
www.mssf.org.uk/
Saturday 20th July 2024, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
J S Bach: Mass in B minor
The Baroque Collective Singers
The Purcell Singers
The Baroque Collective
Conductor: John Hancorn
Soloists:
Alexandra Kidgell (soprano)
Bethany Horak-Hallett (mezzo soprano)
Sebastian Hill (tenor)
Ben McKee (baritone)
www.lewesbaroquefest.org/
Saturday 6th July 2024, 5.00pm - St Peter's Church, Firle
Excerpts from Henry Purcell: THE FAIRY QUEEN
East Sussex Bach Choir
Musical Director: John Hancorn
Accompanist: Claire Williams
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/events
Friday 28th & Saturday 29th June 2024, 7.30pm - Chapel Royal, Brighton
Resound Male Voices summer show
Including traditional folksongs, new compositions and arrangements of songs by Freddie Mercury, Simon & Garfunkel, and Britney Spears!
Conductor: Sam Barton
Piano: Claire Williams
www.resoundmalevoices.org/
Sunday 23rd June 2024, 6.30pm - St Paul’s Church, Russell Place, Brighton
Brighton Chamber Choir Summer Concert
"Music of Heaven and Earth"
Featuring choral works by Harris, Stanford, Rutter and Haydn
Director: Ruth Kerr
Piano: Claire Williams
www.brightonchamberchoir.org.uk/
17th - 20th June 2024 - Benslow Music
Baroque Orchestra: Music at the Dresden Court of Augustus II
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Claire Williams
benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2565
Thursday 6th June 2024, 7.30pm - St John's Chapel, Chichester
J. S. Bach, Mozart and Corelli
University of Chichester Baroque Orchestra
Soloist: Jasmine Brown
Leader: Julia Bishop
Monday 27th May 2024, 6.00pm - St Mary's Church, Hadleigh
Scenes from Molière
Music by Jean-Baptiste Lully & Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Philippa Hyde (soprano)
Joseph Wicks (tenor)
Michael Craddock (bass)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/scenes-from-moliere/
Saturday 23rd March 2024, 7.30pm - St Andrew's Church, Burgess Hill
Monteverdi: Vespers
Sussex Chorus
Odeon Consort
Conductor: Stephen Anthony Brown
www.sussexchorus.org/concerts.html
Saturday 9th March 2024, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
J S Bach: St John Passion
East Sussex Bach Choir
Musical Director: John Hancorn
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury (leader)
Soloists:
Sir John Tomlinson (Christus)
Nick Pritchard (Evangelist)
Alexandra Kidgell (soprano)
Rebecca Leggett (alto)
Andrew Davies (bass)
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Monday 5th February 2024, 5.00pm - BBC Radio 3 In Tune
Katie Derham is joined by early music group Musica Secreta, and vocal group Papagena, performing live and talking about their current 'Corpore et Anima' project.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001vv3g
1st - 4th February 2024 - Baroque Chamber Music Course at Benslow Music
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Stephen Preston, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2471
Saturday 6th January 2024, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Eternal Source of Light Divine: A celebration of the music of Mr Handel
'Solomon' Act III
Excerpts from 'Theodora'
'The King Shall Rejoice'
Concerto Grosso Opus 3 No 2
EAST SUSSEX BACH CHOIR
Music Director: John Hancorn
The Baroque Collective (leader Alison Bury)
Sofia Ticciati (Soprano)
Bethany Horak-Hallett (Mezzo Soprano)
'Solomon' Act III
Excerpts from 'Theodora'
'The King Shall Rejoice'
Concerto Grosso Opus 3 No 2
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/48691
Sunday 17th December 2023, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Handel: Messiah
A fundraising concert in aid of Doctors for Nepal
Alexandra Kidgell (soprano)
Rebecca Leggett (mezzo soprano)
Richard Bignall (tenor)
Robert Davies (baritone)
The Baroque Collective Singers
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury, leader
John Hancorn, director
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/45796
Thursday 14th December 2023, 7.30pm - The Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Christmas Carol Concert in The Royal Pavilion
Brighton Chamber Choir
Ruth Kerr (director)
with Claire Williams (keyboard)
https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/event/christmas-carol-concert-in-the-royal-pavilion/
Sunday 10th December 2023, 4.00pm - St Andrew's Church, Alfriston
Choral Classics for Advent
Charpentier: Messe de Minuit
JS Bach: Wachet Auf
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
John Hancorn (director)
Alison Bury (leader)
Alexandra Kidgell (soprano)
Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/46935
Sunday 26th November 2023, 4.00pm - St Barnabas Church, Walthamstow
Handel: Messiah
Waltham Forest Community Choir
Tom Randle (conductor)
Catherine Martin (leader)
Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.singwithus.net/dbpage.php?pg=view&dbase=events&id=169877
Saturday 28th October 2023, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
Bach & Buxtehude
A choral and orchestral programme including Bach’s Cantata Christ lag in Todesbanden and
Buxtehude’s beautiful Membra Jesu nostri.
The BREMF Players
Alison Bury (leader)
The Baroque Collective Singers
John Hancorn (director)
Sofia Kirwan-Baez and Lucinda Cox (sopranos)
Angharad Rowlands (mezzo-soprano)
Kieran White (tenor)
Edward Jowle (bass-baritone)
Arculo Consort of Viols
Tim Burton, Sarah Small, Rowan Bidmead, Cai Waverley-Hudson, Camilla Morse-Glover (viols)
www.bremf.org.uk/event/bach-buxtehude/
Monday 23rd October 2023, 1.00pm - Turner Sims, Southampton
UOS MUSIC PRESENTS | MUSICA SECRETA
Presented by the University of Southampton Music Department
For over thirty years, Musica Secreta has been at the forefront of the discovery and interpretation of music for and by early modern women. Led by Southampton Professor Emerita Laurie Stras, Musica Secreta brings together internationally acclaimed musicians and ground-breaking research, revealing a fascinating and continually emerging repertoire.
www.turnersims.co.uk/events/uos-music-presents-musica-secreta/
Sunday 22nd October 2023, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
Mother, Sister, Daughter
Music and intriguing stories of women across the ages, including newly discovered music, and a new commission by Joanna Marsh.
Musica Secreta
Laurie Stras (director)
Claire Williams (ensemble director & organ)
Yvonne Eddy, Hannah Ely, Elspeth Piggott (sopranos)
Victoria Couper, Katharine Hawnt, Sarah Anne Champion (mezzo-sopranos)
Kirsty Whatley (harps)
Alison Kinder (viols)
Celestial Sirens
www.bremf.org.uk/event/mother-sister-daughter/
Monday 28th August 2023, 7:00 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Henry Purcell: The Fairy Queen
Philippa Hyde (soprano)
Faye Newton (soprano)
Charles Daniels (tenor)
Michael Craddock (bass)
Richard Andrews & Stephen Varcoe (speakers)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/henry-purcell-the-fairy-queen/
Friday 25th August 2023, 7:30 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Heinrich Schütz: Drama, Virtuosity & Splendour
Charles Daniels (tenor)
Psalmody
John Jenkins Consort
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/a-portrait-of-heinrich-schutz/
Tuesday 1st August 2023, 10.30am - Studio 1, Dartington
Earworm!
A family concert, full of catchy tunes!
Tabea Debus (recorders)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
www.dartington.org/event/summerfestival-family-concert-earworm/
Sunday 30th July 2023, 5.00pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Principles of Nature
Tabea Debus (recorders)
Tatty Theo (baroque cello)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
www.dartington.org/event/summerfestival-principles-of-nature-tabea-debus/
Thursday 27th July 2023, 5.00pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
On The Wall
Music from 17th Century Italy, including Palestrina, Castello and Monteverdi
Conor Hastings (cornetto)
Emily White (sackbut)
Lynda Sayce (theorbo)
Richard Boothby (viol)
Toby Carr (lute)
Aileen Henry (harp)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
www.dartington.org/event/summerfestival-on-the-wall/
Wednesday 26th July 2023, 9.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Couperin: Leçons de ténèbres
Mary Bevan (soprano)
Keri Fuge (soprano)
Richard Boothby (viola da gamba)
Claire Williams (organ)
www.dartington.org/event/summerfestival-couperin-lecons-de-tenebres/
22nd July - 5th August 2023 - Dartington Music Summer School, Devon
Claire will be returning to one of her favourite places as an accompanist, chamber music coach, and performer this summer!
www.dartington.org/whats-on/programme/summer-school/
Saturday 1st July 2023, 7.30pm - St Mary's Church, Brighton
Henry Purcell: The Fairy Queen
Brighton Orpheus Choir
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury, leader
Nick Houghton, director
www.brightonorpheus.org/dbpage.php?pg=view&dbase=events&id=156876
Sunday 24th June 2023 - St Nicholas of Myra Church, Brighton
Pomp and Ceremony
Brighton Chamber Choir
Directed by Ruth Kerr
With Claire Williams (piano)
www.brightonchamberchoir.org.uk/
19th - 22nd June 2023 - Baroque Orchestra at Benslow Music
From Bologna to Rome
17th century music for string ensemble by Cazzati, Vitali, Torelli, Grossi, Gio Bononcini, Stradella and Corelli.
An exploration of glorious repertoire - some very little-known - from Bologna and Rome
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2565
Saturday 10th June 2023, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Henry Purcell: King Arthur
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury, leader
John Hancorn, conductor
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Sunday 30th April 2023, 2.30pm - St Andrew's Church, Alfriston
Johannes Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem
Musical Director: John Hancorn
Sofia Ticciati (Soprano)
Stephen Charlesworth (Baritone)
Claire Williams and Nancy Cooley (Piano duet)
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 22nd April 2023, 7.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Bach and Handel
J.S. Bach: Jesu meine Freude
Orchestral Suite No. 3
Handel: Anthem for the Funeral of Queen Caroline, 'The Ways of Zion do Mourn'
The Baroque Collective Singers
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury, leader
John Hancorn, conductor
www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Sunday 26th March 2023, 4.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Choral Covers
Brighton Chamber Choir
Directed by Ruth Kerr
With Claire Williams (piano)
www.brightonchamberchoir.org.uk/
Saturday 25th March 2023, 7.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Johannes Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem
Motets by J. S Bach, Bruckner, Brahms, Mozart & Rheinberger
Musical Director: John Hancorn
Sofia Ticciati (Soprano)
Stephen Charlesworth (Baritone)
Claire Williams and Nancy Cooley (Piano duet)
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
26th - 29th January 2023 - Baroque Chamber Music Course at Benslow Music
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Stephen Preston, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2471
Saturday 7th January 2023, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/home
Saturday 17th December 2022, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
BREMF@ Christmas: Pour Noël
A French baroque festive celebration including Charpentier Messe de Minuit pour Noël
BREMF Players & BREMF Singers
John Hancorn (conductor)
Alison Bury (leader)
Claire Williams (organ)
Angela Hicks & Lucinda Cox (sopranos)
Kieran White (haute-contre)
Rory Carver (tenor)
Stuart O’Hara (bass)
www.bremf.org.uk/event/pour-noel/
Sunday 11th December 2022, 3.00pm - The Exchange, Erith
Annual Carnegie Ensemble Baroque Concert
The Carnegie Ensemble are back with their enchanting annual Baroque concert, joined again by Louisa Stuart-Smith (Mezzo-soprano) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
This year the repertoire will include music by Bach, Händel, Vivaldi, Purcell and female composer Barbara Strozzi.
www.theexchangeerith.com/whats-on/annual-carnegie-ensemble-baroque-concert
Saturday 19th November 2022, 7.30pm - High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
Handel: Messiah
Elinor Rolfe-Johnson (soprano), Louise Winter (mezzo), Lawrence Thackeray (tenor), Sam Pantcheff (baritone)
Harpenden Choral Society
The King's Sinfonietta
Conducted by John Andrews
www.harpendenchoralsociety.org/concerts
Friday 28th October 2022, 7.30pm - St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
Schütz 350
Celebrating the power, precision, polyphony and poignancy of Heinrich Schütz in this anniversary year, join London Oriana Choir and the Rosewood Consort for stunning settings from Schütz and his influencers and prodigies.
www.londonoriana.com/hear-us
Monday 29th August 2022, 7:00 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Henry Purcell & Jeremiah Clarke
Philippa Hyde (soprano), Francis Gush (countertenor), Stuart O’Hara (bass)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
https://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/henry-purcell-jeremiah-clarke/
Friday 26th August 2022, 7:30 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Monteverdi: L'Orfeo
Philippa Hyde (soprano), Faye Newton (soprano), Charles Daniels (tenor), Daniel Auchincloss (tenor), Stuart O’Hara (bass)
Psalmody
The John Jenkins Consort & friends
directed by Peter Holman
https://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/monteverdi-orfeo-2/
23rd July - 6th August 2022 - Dartington Music Summer School, Devon
Claire will be returning to one of her favourite places as an accompanist, chamber music coach, and performer this summer!
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/programme/summer-school/courses/
Saturday 23rd July, 7.30pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The City Musick
Travel back in time to the joyous sounds of 16th century Germany
https://www.dartington.org/event/the-city-musick/
Thursday 21st July 2022, 6.30pm - Lewes BaroqueFest
17th Century Strings
A wonderful evening of baroque chamber music for strings and harpsichord.
Including works by Castello, Cavalli, Merula, Corelli and Vivaldi
Alison Bury - violin
Julia Bishop - violin
Catherine Rimer - cello
Claire Williams - harpsichord
https://www.lewesbaroquefest.org/events
Friday 24th June 2022, 10.00pm - Stour Music Festival, East Kent
Mother, Sister, Daughter
The soundworld of the all-female ensembles that sang in Renaissance convents is a lost world to most of us - yet it would actually have been more familiar to a passing 16th century listener than much of what we do listen to today.
The pioneering group, Musica Secreta, recreates this texture with music honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary and communities of sisters in early modern Europe - and music by Leonora d’Este, Marguerite of Navarre and Joanna Marsh.
https://www.stourmusic.org.uk/concerts-2022/musica-secreta
19th - 21st June 2022 - Royal Pavilion, Brighton
The Teapot Prince
A contemporary reimagining of the lost 18th-century French ballet The Teapot Prince, bringing to life a story of magic, desire and exotic entanglement.
Created in New York and premiered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in December 2021, these performances are part of its first tour that will also include performances in Paris, Naples and Venice.
https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/whattosee/events/#!the-teapot-prince
Friday 10th June 2022, 7.30pm - Kings Place, London
Mother, Sister, Daughter
Pioneering ensemble Musica Secreta celebrate women’s spiritual relationships and the stories they tell, with music honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary and communities of sisters in 15th and 16th century Europe.
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/classical/musica-secreta/
30th May - 2nd June 2022 - Baroque Orchestra at Benslow Music
Handel's Concerti Grossi Op. 3
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2565
Saturday 28th May 2022 - Lewes Town Hall
Mozart: Mass in C minor
Haydn: Te Deum
Haydn: Symphony no 6 in D major "Le Matin"
East Sussex Bach Choir with the Kontorei Hochrein of Waldshut
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Directed by John Hancorn
Soloists:Sofia Ticciati (soprano)
Nick Pritchard (tenor)
Ben Davies (bass)
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 16th April 2022, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Vivaldi: Gloria
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Directed by John Hancorn
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 10th April 2022, 5.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Scarlatti: Stabat Mater
& Tudor Anthems for Passiontide by Tallis, Gibbons, Byrd
The Baroque Collective Singers
Claire Williams chamber organ
John Hancorn conductor
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Saturday 3rd April 2022, 5.00pm - Firle Church, Firle
Scarlatti: Stabat Mater
& Tudor Anthems for Passiontide by Tallis, Gibbons, Byrd
The Baroque Collective Singers
Claire Williams chamber organ
John Hancorn conductor
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Saturday 26th March 2022, 7.45pm - Stapleford Granary, Cambridge
Mother, Sister, Daughter
Pioneering ensemble Musica Secreta celebrate women’s spiritual relationships and the stories they tell, with music honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary and communities of sisters in 15th and 16th century Europe.
https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/musica-secreta
13th - 16th January 2022 - Baroque Chamber Music Course at Benslow Music
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Stephen Preston, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2471
Saturday 8th January 2022 - Lewes Town Hall
Handel: Messiah
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Directed by John Hancorn
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 18th December 2021, 7.30pm at St Martin's Church, Brighton
Heinrich Schütz 'The Christmas Story'
Seasonal polychoral motets by Schütz, Gabrieli, Praetorius and Mouton.
With mulled wine, fizz and mince pies!
Katy Hill (soprano), Luthien Brackett (mezzo-soprano), Kieran White, Robin Datta and Dominic Wallis (tenors), Andrew Robinson (baritone),
Stuart O’Hara (bass-baritone)
BREMF Consort of Voices
Deborah Roberts (director)
Natasha Stone (mezzo-soprano), Maria McGuinness (alto), James Elias (baritone)
BREMF Singers
John Hancorn (director)
BREMF Community Choir
Andrew Robinson (director)
with Leah Stuttard (harp)
BREMF Players
Alison Bury (leader)
Claire Williams (organ)
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
www.bremf.org.uk/event/bremfchristmas/
Sunday 12th December 2021, 3.00pm - The Exchange, Erith
A Baroque Christmas concert
Programme to include: Vivaldi’s “Winter” from The Four Seasons, Bach’s “Air on a G-string”, Telemann’s Concerto for 2 violas
The Carnegie Ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.theexchangeerith.com/whats-on/carnegie-ensemble-a-baroque-christmas-concert
25th - 28th November 2021 - Baroque Chamber Music Course at Benslow Music
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Stephen Preston, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2936
Saturday 20th November 2021 - 7.30pm - Methodist Church, Harpenden
Haydn: The Creation
Harpenden Choral Society
King's Sinfonietta
Conducted by John Andrews
https://www.harpendenchoralsociety.org/
Saturday 30th October 2021, 5.30pm & 8.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Mozart: Requiem
Gwen Martin (soprano)
Rebecca Leggett (alto)
Nick Pritchard (tenor)
Stephen Charlesworth (bass)
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Directed by John Hancorn
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Thursday 7th October 2021, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Virtuoso Concerti by Candlelight
Vivaldi – ‘Autumn’ from the Four Seasons
Bach – Concerto for Violin in A minor
Vivaldi – Concerto for Violin La Stravaganza
Handel – Concerto Grosso in B flat
Vivaldi – ‘Summer’ from the Four Seasons
Telemann – Concerto for Recorder in C
The Feinstein Ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Catherine Manson Violin
Martin Feinstein Director
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/virtuoso-concerti-by-candlelight/?whatson-event-date=2021-10-07&whatson-event-time=7:30%20PM
Saturday 28th August 2021, 6.00pm & 8.30pm - St Peter's Church, Sudbury
J. S. Bach: Concertos for Three Harpsichords & Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
Steven Devine, Claire Williams, Satoko Doi-Luck - harpsichord
Tassilo Erhardt - violin
The John Jenkins Consort
directed by Steven Devine
https://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/
24th July - 7th August 2021 - Dartington Music Summer School, Devon
Claire will be returning to one of her favourite places as an accompanist, chamber music coach, and performer this summer!
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/programme/summer-school/courses/
5th - 12th July 2021 - BREMF Early Opera
Francesca Caccini: La Liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola di Alcina
Thomas Guthrie - Director
Deborah Roberts, Oliver Webber, Claire Williams - Musical coaching and direction
https://www.bremf.org.uk/bremf-early-opera-course-2021/
31st May - 3rd June 2021 - Baroque Orchestra Course at Benslow Music
Baroque Orchestra: Purcell, Arne and Boyce
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle (violin), Mark Caudle (cello) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2565
Tuesday 11th May 2021 - Online Harpsichord Workshop at Benslow Music
Claire is delighted to be presenting a new and exciting online course for individuals, focusing on solo harpsichord repertoire.
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=3101
Monday 9th March 2020, 7.30pm - St Paul's Hall, Queensgate, Huddersfield
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The making of music - new discoveries in the digital age
Musica Secreta
Hannah Ely, Deborah Roberts, Yvonne Eddy (sopranos)
Sally Dunkley, Katharine Hawnt, Victoria Couper (mezzo-sopranos)
Kim Porter, Caroline Trevor, Laurie Stras (altos)
Alison Kinder (bass viol)
Claire Williams (organ)
Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras directors
https://www.store.hud.ac.uk/product-catalogue/concerts/concerts/musica-sectreta-from-darkness-into-light
Friday 21st February 2020, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Vivaldi Concertos By Candlelight
Vivaldi Spring from Four Seasons
Albinoni Adagio for Strings
Parry Suite for Strings
Bach Air 'on a G String'
Vivaldi Violin Concerto - La Tempesta di Mare Op 8 No 5
Vivaldi La Stravaganza No 2
Corelli Concerto Grosso Op 6 No 4
Rutter Suite for Strings
Pachelbel Canon
Vivaldi Winter from Four Seasons
Trafalgar Sinfonia with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Conductor: Ivor Setterfield
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/vivaldi-concertos-by-candlelight-6/
Saturday 8th February 2020, 3pm & 7.30pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Sunday 9th February 2020, 3pm & 7.30pm - The Old Market, Brighton
MARCO DA GAGLIANO
LA DAFNE (1608)
Sofia Kirwan-Baez (soprano) Venus
Angela Hicks (soprano) Ninfa del coro 1
Helen Lacey (soprano) Dafne
Laura Lopes (mezzo-soprano) Ninfa del coro 2
Keith Pun (countertenor) Cupid
CN Lester (mezzo-soprano) Tirsi
Rory Carver (tenor) Ovid and Apollo
Sebastian Maclaine (tenor) Pastore del coro 1
Kieran White (tenor) Pastore del coro 2
Andrew O'Connor (bass-baritone) Pastore del coro 3
BREMF Early Opera Orchestra
Oliver Webber (violin, leader and coach)
Abel Balaz (violin)
Alice Poppleton (viola)
Morag Johnston (viola)
Harry Buckoke (cello, lirone)
Claire Williams (harpsichord and coach)
Jonatan Bougt (chitarrone)
Sergio Bucheli (chitarrone)
Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber (musical directors)
Thomas Guthrie (stage director)
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2019/eventpage/ne30.htm
Friday 17th January 2020, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Bach, Handel & Vivaldi by Candlelight
Handel – Concerto Grosso in Bb
Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor
Vivaldi – Cello Concerto in B minor
Vivaldi – Flute Concerto ‘Il Gardellino’
Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue in D
Vivaldi – ‘Winter’ from Four Seasons
Telemann – Recorder Concerto in C
Feinstein Ensemble
Catherine Manson Violin
Christopher Suckling Cello
Martin Feinstein Director/ Flute/ Recorder
with Claire Williams Harpsichord
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/bach-handel-and-vivaldi-by-candlelight-20/
Sunday 22nd December 2019, 7pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Handel: Messiah
Sally Matthews (soprano)
Rebecca Leggett (mezzo soprano)
Xavier Hetherington (tenor)
Brindley Sherratt (bass)
The Baroque Collective Singers
The Baroque Collective
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Leader: Alison Bury
Director: John Hancorn
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/book/event?eid=8872&
Saturday 7th December 2019, 7.30 pm - St John sub Castro, Lewes
Music for a Venetian Christmas
Featuring festive music by Monteverdi and Gabrieli
East Sussex Bach Choir
His Majestys Sackbutts & Cornetts
Claire Williams (organ)
Music Director: John Hancorn
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org
Tuesday 12th November 2019, 7.30pm - St Mary’s Church, Warwick
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The making of music - new discoveries in the digital age
Musica Secreta
Hannah Ely, Deborah Roberts, Yvonne Eddy (sopranos)
Sally Dunkley, Katharine Hawnt, Victoria Couper (mezzo-sopranos)
Kim Porter, Caroline Trevor, Laurie Stras (altos)
Alison Kinder (bass viol)
Claire Williams (organ)
Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras directors
http://www.leamingtonmusic.org/event/musica-secreta/
Saturday 9th November 2019, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
OVID AND HANDEL
Tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses
The BREMF Singers & Players
Elspeth Piggott and Lucinda Cox (sopranos)
Bethany Horak-Hallett (mezzo-soprano)
Sebastian Maclaine (tenor)
John Lee (bass)
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (director)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2019/eventpage/ne24.htm
Friday 1st November 2019, 7:30 pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Bach – Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Vivaldi – Concerto for Four Violins in B minor
Mozart – Divertimento No 1 in D
Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
The Baroque Orchestra of London
Sarah Moffatt (violin)
Miki Takahashi (violin/director)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/vivaldi-four-seasons-by-candlelight-29/
Friday 25th October 2019, 8.00pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The making of music - new discoveries in the digital age
Musica Secreta
Hannah Ely, Deborah Roberts, Yvonne Eddy (sopranos)
Sally Dunkley, Katharine Hawnt, Victoria Couper (mezzo-sopranos)
Kim Porter, Caroline Trevor, Laurie Stras (altos)
Alison Kinder (bass viol)
Claire Williams (organ)
Celestial Sirens
Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras directors
Presented by Laurie Stras
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2019/eventpage/ne8.htm
Monday 26th August 2019, 6.30pm - St Peter's, Sudbury
THE ENGLISH MOZART: A PORTRAIT OF THOMAS LINLEY
Philippa Hyde (soprano), Claire Coleman (soprano), Simon Standage (violin)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Peter Holman
Claire Williams (organ)
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/the-festival/
Saturday 24th August 2019, 6:30 pm - St Mary's Church, Stoke by Nayland
BOYCE & HANDEL
Philippa Hyde (soprano), William Wallace (tenor)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Steven Devine
Claire Williams (organ)
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/the-festival/
Thursday 22nd August 2019, 12.00 - St Leonard's Church, South Stoke
LE ROI S’AMUSE – Arundel Festival 2019
RAMEAU Suite from Dardanus
BLAVET Flute Concerto in A minor
LECLAIR Trio Sonata in A major
CORRETTE Concerto Comiques Op. 25 Les Sauvages et la Furstemburg
Ashley Solomon (flute/recorder)
Gabi Jones (violin)
Maxim Del Mar (violin)
Joanna Patrick (viola)
Erlend Vestby (cello)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://thehanoverband.com/concert/arundel-festival-2019-south-stoke-series-le-roi-samuse/
Wednesday 21st August 2019, 12.00 - St Leonard's Church, South Stoke
THE ITALIAN CONNECTION – Arundel Festival 2019
A SCARLATTI Sonata nona in A minor
CORELLI Trio Sonata in G minor
LOCATELLI Flute Sonata in C major Op.2 No.1
D SCARLATTI Harpsichord Sonata in a minor
VIVALDI La Folia trio sonata
Ashley Solomon (flute/recorder)
Gabi Jones (violin)
Maxim Del Mar (violin)
Erlend Vestby (cello)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://thehanoverband.com/concert/arundel-festival-2019-south-stoke-series-italian-connect
Monday 5th August 2019, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Handel – Sonata in B flat HWV 377
Bach – Sonata in C BWV 1033
Louis Andriessen – Sweet
Malcom Arnold – Sonatina Op.41
Krähmer – Variations Brillantes Op.18
Jill Kemp (recorders)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.dartington.org/event/jill-kemp-the-virtuoso-recorder/
Thursday 1st August 2019, 7.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Sound of the City - Music of the Italian 'Piffari'
The City Musick
Director: William Lyons
With Claire Williams (chamber organ)
https://www.dartington.org/event/the-city-musick-dances-and-divisions-from-renaissance-europe/
Thursday 1st August 2019, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Baroque Laments for Female Voices
Including music by Monteverdi and his contemporaries
Stile Antico & Friends
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.dartington.org/event/stile-antico-and-friends-baroque-laments-for-female-voices/
Saturday 20th July 2019, 7.30pm - Lewes Town Hall
Handel: Israel in Egypt
East Sussex Bach Choir
Baroque Collective Players with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
John Hancorn - Director
https://www.lewesbaroquefest.org/
Friday 19th July 2019, 6.30pm - St.Michael’s Church, Lewes
'La Favorite' - Harpsichord Recital
Including music by Purcell, Forqueray, Louis & Francois Couperin, and Scarlatti
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.lewesbaroquefest.org/
Saturday 13th July 2019, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons by Candlelight
Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins and Cello
Mozart – Divertimento No 3 in F
Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue in D
Bach – Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Catherine Manson (Solo Violin/Director)
Miki Takahashi (Solo Violin)
Christopher Suckling (Solo Cello)
Festive Orchestra of London with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/vivaldi-the-four-seasons-by-candlelight-4/
Thursday 4th July 2019, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Bach, Handel and Vivaldi by Candlelight
Vivaldi – ‘Summer’ from The Four Seasons
Bach – ‘Air’ from Orchestral Suite No 3
Handel – Concerto Grosso in B flat
Vivaldi – Cello Concerto in B minor
Bach – Violin Concerto in E
Handel – Water Music Suite in F
Vivaldi – ‘Autumn’ from The Four Seasons
Catherine Manson (Violin)
Christopher Suckling (Cello)
The Feinstein Ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/bach-handel-and-vivaldi-by-candlelight-20/
Tuesday 25th June 2019, 7.30pm - Cadogan Hall, London
Baroque to Contemporary
JS Bach Concert for violin and oboe in C minor BWV 1060
Handel Sonata a 5 for violin and strings in B flat major (Sonata a Cinque) HWV 288
Connor D’Netto Small, round, strangely furry, with spots, stripes and other patterns (European premiere)
Fazil Say Four Cities
Pablo Barrios Repique
Alex Temple Heald Sense of Self
Janaček Mládí
Jamal Aliyev (cello), PERC’M, Gabriella Jones (baroque violin), Andrés Villalobos (baroque oboe), Maxim Del Mar (baroque violin),
Abel Balazs (baroque violin), Ethan Rouse (baroque viola), Erlend Vestby (baroque cello), Evangeline Tang (baroque double bass)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Imogen Royce (flute), Alec Harmon (oboe), Lewis Graham (clarinet), Elliot Gresty (bass clarinet), Blair Sheppherd (bassoon),
Kristina Yumerska (french horn)
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1682573
Claire was recording with Musica Secreta over the Bank Holiday weekend (5-8 May 2019) for their new disc of Brumel's Lamentations - you can find out more about this exciting project here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002h74
Friday 19th April 2019, 2.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Mhairi Lawson (soprano)
Madeleine Shaw (mezzo-soprano)
Jamie MacDougall (tenor)
Božidar Smiljanić (bass)
Royal Choral Society
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Richard Cooke (conductor)
https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2019/messiah-on-good-friday/
Saturday 13th April 2019, 7.30pm - Lewes Town Hall, Lewes
Bach: St John Passion
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (conductor)
Saturday 6th April 2019, 6.30pm - St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds
Bach: St Matthew Passion
Robert Murray (Evangelist / tenor)
Graeme Danby (Jesus)
Fae Evelyn (soprano)
Valerie Reid (mezzo-soprano)
Tom Asher (baritone)
Suffolk Baroque Players
Boy Choristers of St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Bury Bach Choir
Philip Reed (conductor)
https://www.burybachchoir.co.uk/concerts-and-tickets/6-april-2019-bach-st-matthew-passion/
Wednesday 3rd April 2019, 1.00pm - St George's, Hanover Square
Lunchtime concert at the London Handel Festival
Handel Trio Sonata in G major Op. 5 No. 4 HWV 399
Henry Purcell Chacony in G minor
Bach Double Concerto for oboe and violin in C minor BWV 1060
Handel Sonata a 5 in B flat major HWV 288
Royal College of Music’s Historical Performance Faculty
https://www.london-handel-festival.com/show/lunch-royal-college-of-musics-historical-performance-faculty/?event=10203
Saturday 30th March 2019, 7.30pm - High St Methodist Church, Harpenden
Handel: Samson
Harpenden Choral Society
The King’s Sinfonietta
John Andrews (conductor)
http://www.harpendenchoralsociety.org/concerts
Saturday 16th March 2019, 7.30pm - Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Suffolk
The Amazing Mr Handel
Four Coronation Anthems
Suite in G ‘The Water Music’
Chandos Anthem No.9 O Praise ye the Lord
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness from Chandos Anthem No.4
Aldeburgh Music Club Choir
Suffolk Baroque Players
Edmond Fivet (conductor)
https://snapemaltings.co.uk/whats-on/aldeburgh-music-club-amazing-mr-handel/
Saturday 16th February 2019, 7.30pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Vivaldi & Handel
Jenni Harper (soprano)
Rebecca Leggatt (mezzo soprano)
The Baroque Collective
The Baroque Collective Singers
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (conductor)
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Wednesday 13th February 2019, 7.30pm - The Hall of the King’s School, Grantham
Kapellmeister to a Count: Music by Telemann, Handel & Erlebach
Saltarello Trio
Heid Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viols), and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.grantham-music-club.org.uk/public/events.php
Tuesday 12th February 2019, 7.30pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music
Bach Cantatas
JB Bach Overture in D major no 4
JS Bach Komm, Jesu, komm BWV 229
JS Bach Ihr werdet weinen und heulen BWV 103
JC Bach Symphony in G minor op 6 no 6
JS Bach Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! BWV 70
RCM Baroque Orchestra
RCM Chamber Choir
Directed by Ashley Solomon, with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1604487
Wednesday 30th January 2019, 7.30pm - Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music
The Grand Miscellaneous Concert
An intriguing concert curated by Gabriella Jones, this year's RCM Constant & Kit Lambert Junior Fellow, recreating an historical programme based on material found in the RCM collections.
Students from the RCM Historical Performance Department, with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1638326
Wednesday 16th January 2019, 7.30pm - St Pancras New Church, London
Not Mortals, But Angels: The Flowering of Convent Music
Including music by Hildegard of Bingen, Josquin, Rore, Palestrina, and some extraordinary compositions most likely the work of Lucrezia Borgia’s daughter, Suor Leonora D’Este.
Musica Secreta
Directed by Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras
Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/classical/musica-secreta-at-st-pancras-new-church/
Friday 21st December 2018, 2.00pm & 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Anna Devin (soprano)
Anna Harvey (mezzo-soprano)
Nick Pritchard (tenor)
Benjamin Appl (bass)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Philharmonia Chorus
Maxim Emelyanychev conductor
https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2018/handels-messiah/
Thursday 13th December 2018, 7.00pm - The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Russian Treasures
Galuppi Overture & Concerto in D major
J C Bach Quintet in D major
Paisiello Flute Quartet in G major
Sarti Oboe Sonata in G minor
Students from the RCM with Professor Ashley Solomon
https://www.rct.uk/event/concert-russian-treasures-12-2018#/
Saturday 8th December 2018, 7.30pm - St John's Sub Castro Church, Lewes
Christmas Concert
Handel: Messiah Part 1
Vivaldi Concerto for Strings in G minor RV 157
Buxtehude Das Neugeborne Kindelein
Britten A Ceremony of Carols
Jenni Harper (soprano)
Thalie Knights (mezzo-soprano)
Matus Simko (tenor)
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Directed by John Hancorn
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/book/event?eid=4677&
Tuesday 27th November 2018, 6.15pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London
RCM International Festival of Viols: Grand Finale – Fantasies and Consort Works
Byrd Pavan & Galliard
Jenkins 2 Fantasies in 5 parts
Purcell 2 Fantasies in 4 parts
Ferrabosco I Di sei bassi
Parsons 2 In Nomines in 7 parts
Gibbons Fantasy in 4 parts 'to the great double bass'
Lawes Consort set in 6 parts in C minor
Lawes Fantazy, Fantazy, In Nomine, Aire
Performed by students from the RCM and Salzburg Mozarteum with Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1487992
Sunday 11th November, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, BN2 3HQ
PEACE IN EUROPE
A concert for Armistice Day
Zelenka: Miserere in C minor ZWV 57
Delalande: De profundis
Charpentier: Te Deum
Handel: Anthem on the Peace
Young soloists from BREMF Live! selected by audition:
Elizabeth Adams (soprano)
Nancy Cole and Helen Charlston (mezzo-sopranos)
Josh Cooter (tenor)
Tim Dickinson (bass-baritone)
The BREMF Singers & Players
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (director)
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2018/eventpage/ne19.htm
Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th November 2018, 8.00pm - The Old Market, Brighton
BEAUTY, LOVE & DEATH
Claudio Monteverdi: Il Ballo delle Ingrate (1608)
John Blow: Venus and Adonis (1683)
Lauren Lodge-Campbell and Hannah Ely (sopranos)
Bethany Horak-Hallett and Victoria Adams (mezzo-sopranos)
Richard Robbins (tenor)
Edward Jowle and Kimon Barakos (baritones)
John Lee (bass)
Monteverdi String Band
Flauti d’echo (recorder duo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
James Bramley (chitarrone)
Aileen Henry (harp) (6 & 8 Nov)
Kit Spencer (harp) (7 Nov)
Dancers from Streetfunk
JP Omari (choreographer)
Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber (musical directors)
Thomas Guthrie (stage director)
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2018/eventpage/ne15.htm
Saturday 27th October 2018, 2.00pm - Handel & Hendrix, London
Family Concert: Gulliver’s Travels
Lauren Brant (recorders)
David Beaney (recorders and baroque flute)
ebecca McChyrstal (percussion)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/family-concert-gullivers-travels/
Wednesday 17th October 2018, 6.15pm - Royal College of Music, London
Capriccio Stravagante
Farina: Capriccio Stravagante
Schmelzer: The Fencing School
Biber: Battalia à 10
Muffat: Concerto no 12 Propitia Sydera
Bojan Cicic (director)
RCM Baroque Orchestra with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1551670
Saturday 6th October 2018, 7.30pm - St Anne's Church, Lewes
Handel: Il trionfo del tempo e del disinganno
Susanna MacRae (Bellezza)
Thalie Knights (Piacere)
Clara Kanter (Disinganno)
Matúš Šimko (Tempo)
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (conductor)
https://lewes.co.uk/Whats_On/Il_Trionfo_del_Tempo_e_del_Disinganno_-_an_oratorio_by_Handel/29582
Friday 7th September 2018, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
Bach and Vivaldi Concertos by Candlelight
Vivaldi – ‘Summer’ from the Four Seasons
Bach – Air from Orchestral Suite No 3
Mozart – Divertimento No 1 in D
Bach – Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Vivaldi – ‘Autumn’ from the Four Seasons
Bach – Concerto for Violin in A minor
Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue
Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins in A minor
Miki Takahashi (Violin/Director)
Sarah Moffatt (Violin)
Festive Orchestra of London
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/bach-and-vivaldi-concertos-by-candlelight/
Monday 27th August 2018, 6.30pm - St Peter's Church, Sudbury
COURTLY PLEASURES: PURCELL & HANDEL
Philippa Hyde (soprano)
James Hall (countertenor)
Daniel Auchincloss (tenor)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/the-festival/
Saturday 25th August 2018, 6.30pm - St Mary's Church, Stoke by Nayland
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Ouverture in A minor
Double Harpsichord Concerto in C minor, BWV 1062
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Harpsichord Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052
Steven Devine (harpsichord)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Tassilo Erhardt (baroque violin, leader)
Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Steven Devine
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/the-festival/
Thursday 23rd August 2018, 12.00pm - St Leonard's Church, South Stoke
L’EUROPE GALANTE – Arundel Festival 2018
Including works by Vivaldi, J S Bach, Fasch, and Telemann
Amelia Shakespeare (baroque flute)
Iain Hall (recorder/baroque cello)
Andres Villalobos (baroque oboe)
Abel Balazs (baroque violin)
Matthew Lewis (baroque bassoon)
Jonatan Bougt (theorbo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://thehanoverband.com/concert/arundel-festival-2018-south-stoke-series-leurope-galante/
Wednesday 22nd August 2018, 12.00pm - St Leonard's Church, South Stoke
LES NATIONS – Arundel Festival 2018
Including works by Handel, Purcell, Sammartini, Vivaldi, Leclair, and Telemann
Amelia Shakespeare (baroque flute)
Iain Hall (recorder/baroque cello)
Gabi Jones (baroque violin)
Abel Balazs (baroque violin)
Joanna Patrick (baroque viola)
Jonatan Bougt (theorbo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://thehanoverband.com/concert/arundel-festival-2018-south-stoke-series-les-nations/
Monday 6th August 2018, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Telemann Sonata in C major TWV 41:C5
Blavet Sonata no.2 in B minor Op.3
Ryōhei Hirose Meditation
York Bowen Sonata Op.121
Pablo de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen Op.20
Jill Kemp (recorders)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.dartington.org/event/the-virtuoso-recorder-jill-kemp/
Sunday 29th July 2018, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Fire Burning in Snow
Ex Cathedra Consort
With Claire Williams (chamber organ)
Jeffrey Skidmore (conductor)
Ex Cathedra revel in a programme of the exuberant Latin American Baroque, full of evocative indigenous imagery: repertoire for which the group has received rapturous acclaim. This concert also features is the rhythmically arresting music of the Spanish composer Juan de Araujo (1646-1712), who was maestro di capella in Peru and Bolivia.
https://www.dartington.org/event/fire-burning-in-snow-ex-cathedra/
28th July - 11th August 2018 - Dartington, Devon
Claire will be returning to Dartington Summer School as an accompanist and chamber music tutor
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/programme/summer-school/
Wednesday 25th July 2018, 1.00pm - St Marylebone Church, London
The Marylebone Pleasure Gardens
Telemann Sonata in C major TWV 41:C5
Merula Sonata prima
Blavet Sonata Seconda in B minor (transp. D minor) op 3 no 2
J C Bach Sonata in E flat major op 5 no 4 (harpsichord solo)
Telemann Fantasia no 7 in D major
de Fesch Sonata IV in G major
Handel Sonata in F major HWV 369
Jill Kemp (recorders)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.stmarylebonefestival.com/events-1/the-marylebone-pleasure-gardens
Thursday 7th June 2018, 1.00pm - Cadogan Hall, London
L'Europe Galante
Including works by Vivaldi, J S Bach, Fasch, and Telemann
Gabriella Jones & Iona Allan (baroque violins)
Amelia Shakespeare (baroque flute)
Andrés Villalobos (baroque oboe)
Matt Lewis (baroque bassoon)
Iain Hall (baroque cello/recorder)
Jonatan Bougt (theorbo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Directed by Professor Ashley Solomon
https://www.cadoganhall.com/event/rcm-in-residence-1/
Thursday 31st May 2018, 12.00 - Hatchlands Park
Music from Restoration England
Featuring works by Purcell, Handel, Paisible, Sammartini, and Eccles
Gabriella Jones & Eloise MacDonald (baroque violins)
Joanna Patrick (baroque viola)
Iain Hall (baroque cello/recorder)
Jonatan Bougt (theorbo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Directed by Professor Ashley Solomon
http://www.cobbecollection.co.uk/event/2573/
Friday 13th April 2018, 1.05pm - St Mary-at-Hill, London
Lunchtime concert including music by J C Bach, Abel, and Telemann
Mary Pells (viola da gamba) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.stmary-at-hill.org/
Wednesday 11th April 2018, 1.00pm - St George's, Hanover Square, London
Lunchtime concert including music by Sammartini, Paisible, and Handel
RCM Historical Performance musicians with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://system.spektrix.com/londonhandelfestival/website/EventDetails.aspx?MonthSelect=20184&EventId=2805
Friday 6th April 2018, 7.30pm - St Mary’s Church, Totnes
A Royal Engagement
Convivio
https://totnesearlymusic.wordpress.com/programme/
Sunday 25th March 2018, 7.00pm - All Saints Church, Hove
J S Bach: St Matthew Passion
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Fletching Singers
The Baroque Collective
Julia Bishop (leader)
John Hancorn (director)
http://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 24th March 2018, 7.30pm - St Andrew's Church, Lyddington
Handel and the Italian Connection
RCM Historical Performance musicians with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.musicinlyddington.co.uk/
Saturday 17th March 2018, 7.30pm - King Edwards Grammar School, Chelmsford
Haydn & Mozart
Waltham Singers
Meridian Sinfonia
Andrew Fardell (conductor)
Catherine Martin (leader)
http://www.walthamsingers.org.uk/events_226212.html
Sunday 4th March 2018, 3.00pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music
Bach Cantatas
RCM Baroque Orchestra
RCM Chamber Choir
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Ashley Solomon (director)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1388895
Thursday 1st March 2018, 7.00pm - The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Revelry and Rhythm
RCM Historical Performance musicians with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/whatson/event/875034/Revelry-and-Rhythm-
Saturday 23rd December 2017, 7.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Handel: Messiah
The Baroque Collective
The Baroque Collective Singers
Leader - Alison Bury
Director - John Hancorn
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Tuesday 19th December 2017, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Ailish Tynan (soprano), Renata Pokupic (mezzo-soprano), Toby Spence (tenor), Sir Willard White (bass)
Goldsmiths Choral Union
English Concert Chorus
Highgate Choral Society
The London Chorus
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brian Wright (conductor)
https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2017/messiah/
Saturday 9th December 2017, 7.30pm - St Anne's Church, Lewes
Vivaldi: Gloria
Charpentier: Messe de Minuit
Corelli: Christmas Concerto
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Director - John Hancorn
http://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org
Monday 20th November 2017, 7.30pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music
Telemann: A Celebration
RCM Historical Performance musicians with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Musicians from Universität Mozarteum Salzburg
Professor Ashley Solomon and Dorothee Oberlinger (directors)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1188246
Sunday 12th November 2017, 3.00pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Monteverdi: Orfeo
Rory Carver (tenor), Jenni Harper (soprano), Helen Charlston (mezzo soprano), Benedict Hymas (tenor),
Dominic Bevan (baritone), Richard Moore (bass), Andrew Robinson (baritone)
Monteverdi String Band
Oliver Webber leader
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
Aileen Henry (harp), James Bramley (chitarrone), Claire Williams (harpsichord, organ, regal)
Deborah Roberts musical director
Thomas Guthrie director
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne29.htm
Saturday 11th November 2017, 7.30pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Monteverdi: Orfeo
Rory Carver (tenor), Jenni Harper (soprano), Helen Charlston (mezzo soprano), Benedict Hymas (tenor),
Dominic Bevan (baritone), Richard Moore (bass), Andrew Robinson (baritone)
Monteverdi String Band
Oliver Webber leader
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
Aileen Henry (harp), James Bramley (chitarrone), Claire Williams (harpsichord, organ, regal)
Deborah Roberts musical director
Thomas Guthrie director
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne28.htm
Saturday 11th November 2017, 1.00pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Per Imitar La Voce: Exploring the origins of the sonata in the vocal and instrumental music of Monteverdi’s time
Gawain Glenton (cornetto), Oliver Webber (violin), Claire Williams (organ)
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne26.htm
Wednesday 8th November 2017, 8.00pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Monteverdi: Orfeo
Rory Carver (tenor), Jenni Harper (soprano), Helen Charlston (mezzo soprano), Benedict Hymas (tenor),
Dominic Bevan (baritone), Richard Moore (bass), Andrew Robinson (baritone)
Monteverdi String Band
Oliver Webber leader
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
Aileen Henry (harp), James Bramley (chitarrone), Claire Williams (harpsichord, organ, regal)
Deborah Roberts musical director
Thomas Guthrie director
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne22.htm
Friday 3rd November 2017, 8.00pm - St Paul's Church, Brighton
Roots, Shoots and Celestial Flowers
Musica Secreta & Celestial Sirens with Alison Kinder (bass viol) and Claire Williams (organ)
Directed by Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne16.htm
Thursday 12th October 2017, 7.00pm - The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Vivaldi and beyond
Anna Cavaliero (soprano), Gabriella Jones & Abel Balazs (baroque violins), Iain Hall (baroque cello), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/event/vivaldi-and-beyond-10-2017#/
Saturday 7th October 2017, 7.00pm - St John's Church, Hempton
Kapellmeister to a Count: Trio Sonatas by Telemann & Erlebach
Saltarello ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viola da gamba), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.saltarello.moonfruit.com/
Friday 6th October 2017, Ardley Parlour Concert, Manor Farm
Kapellmeister to a Count: Trio Sonatas by Telemann & Erlebach
Saltarello ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viola da gamba), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.mfmf.co.uk/
Friday 15th September 2017, 1.05pm - St Mary-at-Hill, London
Lunchtime concert including music by Marais, Boismortier, and Couperin
Mary Pells (viola da gamba) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.stmary-at-hill.org/
Monday 28th August 2017, 6.30pm - St Peter's Church, Sudbury
Handel and the Huguenots: French Dance & Music in London
Ricardo Barros & Barbara Segal (dancers)
Philippa Hyde (soprano)
Claire Coleman (soprano)
Psalmody, Essex Baroque Orchestra
Directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/?p=3453
Friday 25th August 2017, 8.00pm - St Mary's Church, Stoke by Nayland
Monteverdi: Vespers of 1610 - and Beyond
Claire Colman (soprano)
Daniel Auchincloss (tenor)
Psalmody, The John Jenkins Consort
Directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/?p=3432
Monday 7th August 2017, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
With Noise of Cannon
John Eccles - Symphony for Mercury (overture) from The Judgement of Paris
Johann Ernst Galliard - Sonata for Bassoon no. 2 in G major
William Corbett - Sonata for Trumpet and Violin Op.1 no.12
John Playford - Suite from The Dancing Master: Ely Court, George's Maggot, Iantha, Mr. Lane's Minuet, Mr. Beveridge's Maggot, Old Bachelor
William Croft - With Noise of Cannon
Ross Brown (trumpet) Andy Watts (dulcian)
With Adrian Butterfield (violin) Rebecca Truscott (cello), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=213202
Sunday 6th August 2017, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Sammartini Sonata in G major Op.13 no.4
Bach Sonata in E minor BWV 1034
Telemann Fantasia no.3
Berio Gesti
Lennox Berkeley Sonatina Op.13
David Bedford Kemptown Races
Jill Kemp (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord), Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=213399
Friday 4th August 2017, 7.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Florentine Intermedi
Andrew Griffiths (conductor), William Lyons (director)
Soloists from Stile Antico, Advanced Renaissance Wind Band , The City Musick, Dartington Choir
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=216000
Wednesday 2nd August 2017, 7.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
I Trionfi - Florentine Music for Carnival and Court 1470-1520
The City Musick, directed by William Lyons
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=215999
29th July - 12th August 2017 - Dartington, Devon
Claire will be returning to Dartington Summer School as an accompanist and chamber music tutor
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/summer-school/
8th - 16th July 2017 - Triora, Italy
La Daphne by Marco da Gagliano
Claire will be tutoring on this wonderful Early Opera course alongside Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber
http://www.trioramusica.com/
Wednesday 28th June, 12.00 - Hatchlands Park
Rowan Pierce (soprano)
RCM Historical Performance Department, directed by Professor Ashley Solomon
Handel Trio Sonata, Op. 5, No.4 in G
Vivaldi Cantata All’ombra di sospetto, RV678
Vivaldi Concerto Madrigalesco, RV129
Pergolesi Salve Regina in C minor
http://www.cobbecollection.co.uk/event/royal-college-music-historical-performance-department-2/
Wednesday 17th May 2017, 7.00pm - Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
A Baroque Birdcage
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor), Lauren Brant (recorders), David Beaney (recorders & baroque flute), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/349478
Saturday 29th April 2017, 7.30pm - Lewes Town Hall
Haydn: The Creation
Margaret Ravalde (soprano), Nick Pritchard (tenor), James Newby (bass)
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Lucy Russell
Director - John Hancorn
http://www.lewes.co.uk/Whats_On/Haydn_%C2%A0THE_CREATION/12301
Thursday 13th April 2017, 6.30pm - Handel & Hendrix, London
Beg, Borrow or Steal
Including music by Handel, Quantz, and J S Bach
Madera: David Beaney (baroque flute and recorders), Lesley Holliday (baroque flute), and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/beg-borrow-steal/
Thursday 6th April 2017, 7.00pm - Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music
Rameau: Les Fêtes d'Hébé
Singers of the l’Académie de l’Opéra national de Paris
Royal College of Music International Opera School
Royal College of Music Baroque Orchestra
Jonathan Williams conductor, Thomas Lebrun director & choreographer
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1111457
Thursday 6th April 2017, 1.00pm - St George's Hanover Square, London
London Handel Festival – Royal College of Music
Students from RCM’s Historical Performance Faculty with Sophie Gallagher (soprano), Katie Cowling (baroque oboe), and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Music by Corelli, Handel, and Marcello
http://www.london-handel-festival.com/event/2017/04/royal-college-of-music-/177/
Wednesday 5th April 2017, 7.00pm - Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music
Rameau: Les Fêtes d'Hébé
Singers of the l’Académie de l’Opéra national de Paris
Royal College of Music International Opera School
Royal College of Music Baroque Orchestra
Jonathan Williams conductor, Thomas Lebrun director & choreographer
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1111456
Saturday 1st April 2017, 6.30pm - St Paul's, Covent Garden
Bach: St Matthew Passion
Linden Baroque Orchestra
Peter Fender conductor
http://www.lindenbaroque.org/
22nd, 23rd, 25th & 27th March 2017 - Amphithéâtre Bastille, Paris
Rameau: Les Fêtes d'Hébé
Singers of the l’Académie de l’Opéra national de Paris
Royal College of Music International Opera School
Royal College of Music Baroque Orchestra
Jonathan Williams conductor, Thomas Lebrun director & choreographer
https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/season-16-17/opera/les-fetes-dhebe-ou-les-talens-liriques
Thursday 9th March 2017, 6.30pm - Handel & Hendrix, London
A Royal Engagement
Catriona McDermid (baroque bassoon), Katie Cowling (baroque oboe), Anna Waszak (baroque violin), Florence Petit (baroque cello), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/a-royal-engagement/
Friday 3rd March 2017, 1.05pm - St Mary-at-Hill, London
Lunchtime concert including music by Telemann and C P E Bach
Mary Pells (viola da gamba) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.stmary-at-hill.org/
Sunday 19th February 2017, 6.30pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
The Baroque Collective Singers & Players, directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/
Friday 10th February 2017, 7.00pm - Hackney Town Hall
Vivaldi Recomposed
The Little Orchestra with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.thelittleorchestra.com/#ournexteventrow
Friday 20th January 2017, 7.30pm - St Alfege's Church, Greenwich
Pergolesi: Stabat Mater
St Paul's Sinfonia
Andrew Morley conductor
http://www.stpaulssinfonia.com/
Friday 6th January 2017, 1.05pm - Royal College of Music, London
Farinelli Room Opening Concert
Including music by Handel, Vivaldi, Porpora, Scarlatti, and Broschi
Feargal Mostyn-Williams (countertenor), Musicians from the RCM’s Historical Performance Faculty
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1128859
Thursday 22nd December 2016, 7.30pm - St James's Piccadilly, London
Handel: Messiah
Linden Baroque Orchestra
Peter Fender conductor
http://www.lindenbaroque.org/
Monday 19th December 2016, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Rebecca Evans (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (mezzo-soprano), Timothy Robinson (tenor), Alastair Miles (bass)
Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus and Highgate Choral Society
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brian Wright conductor
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2016/messiah-2/
Thursday 15th December 2016, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Rebecca Evans (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (mezzo-soprano), Timothy Robinson (tenor), Alastair Miles (bass)
Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus and Highgate Choral Society
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brian Wright conductor
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2016/messiah/
Saturday 10th December 2016, 7.30pm - St Anne's Church, Lewes
Handel: Messiah
East Sussex Bach Choir & The Baroque Collective, directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Monday 28th November 2016, 6.00pm - Inner Parry Room, Royal College of Music, London
Mancini Quanto dolce e quell’ ardore
Geminiani Sonata in E minor
Albinoni Concerto in B flat major op 9 no 11
Katie Cowling (baroque oboe), Rowan Pierce (soprano), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1029484
Monday 21st November 2016, 6.00pm - Inner Parry Room, Royal College of Music, London
JS Bach Sonata in C major for flute and continuo
Amelia Shakespeare (baroque flute), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1029469
Sunday 20th November 2016, 3.00pm - Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham
2016 sees the quincentenary of the publication of Ariosto’s Orlando furioso, the source of texts for innumerable operas, madrigals and other musical entertainments in the musical baroque. To celebrate this event the Centre for Early Music Performance and Research and the Early Modern Vocal Ensemble team up with the professional baroque ensemble Musica Secreta to present a programme of musical responses to this exciting and epoch-making publication.
http://barber.org.uk/musica-secreta-early-modern-vocal-ensembles-early-music-ensembles/
Friday 18th November 2016, 1.10pm - Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham
Orlando furioso at 500: music inspired by Ariosto’s masterpiece
Musica Secreta
Deborah Roberts, Katharine Hawnt (soprano), Alison Kinder (viol), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://barber.org.uk/musica-secreta/
Saturday 12th November 2016, 3.00pm & 7.30pm - St Bartholomew's Church, Brighton
Gaia - Three Intermedi For A Living Planet
English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble
BREMF Consort of Voices, directed by Deborah Roberts
Lacock Scholars, directed by Greg Skidmore
BREMF Community Choir, directed by Andrew Robinson
Onde Sonore madrigal ensemble
Anonymous 2 dance, choreography, design
with Claire Williams (organ, harpsichord), Aileen Henry (harp), Toby Carr (chitarrone), Alison Kinder (bass viol)
http://www.bremf.org.uk/eventpage/ne23.htm
Sunday 6th November 2016, 7.30pm - All Saints Church, Hove
Fairest Isle And Foulest Weather
Penelope Appleyard (soprano), Angela Hicks (soprano), Edward Edgcumbe (counter tenor), James Way (tenor), James Newby (baritone)
The BREMF Players directed by Alison Bury
The BREMF Singers directed by John Hancorn
http://www.bremf.org.uk/eventpage/ne20.htm
Friday 4th November 2016, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Ivor Setterfield (conductor)
Trafalgar Sinfonia with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/event/bach-handel-and-vivaldi-by-candlelight-7/
Thursday 3rd November 2016, 7.30pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London
J S Bach Geist und Seele wird verwirret BWV35
J S Bach Orchestral Suite in B minor BWV1067
J S Bach Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen BWV49
Professor Ashley Solomon (director)
RCM Baroque Ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1101376
Saturday 22nd October 2016, 7.00pm - St Peter's Church, Acton Green, London
Borderless Baroque
Fundraising concert in aid of Save the Children’s Syria appeal
Including music by Handel, Telemann, Pepusch and Couperin
http://www.stpetersactongreen.co.uk/events/borderless-baroque/
Saturday 1st October 2016, 7.30pm - Ardley Parlour Concert, Manor Farm
Saltarello ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viola da gamba), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.mfmf.co.uk/
Sunday 18th September 2016, 3.45pm - Main Stage, The Good Life Experience Festival
Vivaldi Recomposed
Mari Samuelson (violin)
Max Richter (keyboards, electronics)
12 ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.thegoodlifeexperience.co.uk/
Sunday 28th August 2016, 2.00pm - Handel & Hendrix, London
Active Handel!
Lauren Brant (recorders), David Beaney (recorders), Rebecca McChrystal (percussion), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/active-handel/
Sunday 7th August 2016, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Jill Kemp (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord), Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=151998
30th July - 13th August 2016 - Dartington, Devon
Claire will be returning to Dartington Summer School as an accompanist and chamber music tutor
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/summer-school/
Saturday 23rd July 2016, 7.30pm - St John's Church, Hempton
Saltarello ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viola da gamba), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.saltarello.moonfruit.com/
Monday 18th July 2016, 1.05pm - Saint Marylebone Parish Church, London
Song and Dance
Jill Kemp (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord), Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/song-and-dance-tickets-24964402199
Friday 15th July 2016, 7.30pm - St Pancras Church, Chichester
A Baroque Birdcage
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor), Lauren Brant (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://festivalofchichester.co.uk/festivaleventscalendar/?mc_id=34
25th June - 3rd July 2016 - Triora, Italy
Francesca Caccini -La liberazione di Ruggiero dall'isola di Alcina
For solo and consort singers - plus additional consort music for voices and instruments, and optional masterclass
Claire will be tutoring on this wonderful course alongside Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber
http://www.trioramusica.com/
Thursday 2nd June 2016, 6.30pm - Handel & Hendrix in London
Baroque Journeys
Flautotonic - David Beaney (recorders and baroque flute), Lauren Brant (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/baroque-journeys/
Monday 30th May 2016, 6.00pm - St Peter's, Sudbury
Purcell: The Masque of Cupid and Bacchus
Handel: Acis and Galatea
Claire Tomlin (soprano), Philippa Hyde (soprano), Richard Edgar-Wilson (tenor), Giles Davies (bass).
Psalmody, Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/winter-series/
Tuesday 24th May 2016, 7.00pm - Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Much Ado About Music
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor), Lauren Brant (recorders), David Beaney (recorders and baroque flute), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.baroque-encounter.com/diary.html
Saturday 21st May 2016, 7.30pm - Orford Church
The Glory of Vivaldi
Aldeburgh Music Club
Clare Lloyd Griffiths (soprano), Esther Brazil (mezzo soprano), Suffolk Baroque Players conducted by Edmond Fivet
http://www.aldeburghmusicclub.onesuffolk.net/home/concerts-and-tickets/
Thursday 7th April 2016, 7.30pm - St Christopher's Hospice, Sydenham
Dances, drums and whistles!
Lauren Brant (recorders), David Beaney (recorders), Rebecca McChrystal (percussion), Claire Williams (piano)
http://www.stchristophers.org.uk/event/concert-series-2016-dances-drums-whistles/
Saturday 19th March 2016, time tbc - St John sub Castro, Lewes
Bach: St John Passion
Baroque Collective Singers & Players, directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Sunday 21st February 2016, 6.30pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Handel: Dixit Dominus
Baroque Collective Singers & Players, directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Saturday 10th January 2016, 6.30pm - Grande Salle, Philharmonie 1, Paris
Vivaldi Recomposed
Mari Samuelson (violin)
Max Richter (keyboards, electronics)
12 ensemble
http://www.the12ensemble.com/#!vivaldi-recomposed/c210h
Friday 18th December 2015, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus, Highgate Choral Society
Kate Royal (soprano), Patricia Bardon (mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Jonathan Lemalu (bass)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brian Wright
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2015/messiah-2/
Sunday 13th December 2015, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus, Highgate Choral Society
Kate Royal (soprano), Patricia Bardon (mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Jonathan Lemalu (bass)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brian Wright
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2015/messiah/
Sunday 6th December 2015, 2.00pm - Handel House Musuem, London
A Christmas Celebration - Family Concert
Flautotonic: David Beaney (recorders and flute), Lauren Brant (recorders), Rebecca McChrystal (percussion), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/a-christmas-celebration
Saturday 5th December 2015, 7.30pm - St John Sub Castro, Lewes
Bach: Christmas Oratorio
East Sussex Bach Choir and The Baroque Collective directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.lizwebb.org.uk/the-baroque-collective
Saturday 21st November 2015, 7.00pm - Concert Hall, Snape Maltings
Handel: Messiah
Aldeburgh Music Club Choir, Suffolk Baroque Players conducted by Edmond Fivet
http://www.aldeburghmusicclub.onesuffolk.net/home/concerts-and-tickets/
Saturday 7th November 2015, 7.30pm - St George's Church, Brighton
Handel: Acis and Galatea
The BREMF Players and Singers directed by John Hancorn
http://www.bremf.org.uk/
Sunday 1st November 2015, 7.30pm - St Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton
Convent, court and salon - music by Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, Francesca Caccini and Barbara Strozzi
BREMF Consort of Voices
Deborah Roberts (director/soprano), Clare Wilkinson (mezzo soprano), Alex McCartney (theorbo), Claire Williams (organ)
http://www.bremf.org.uk/
Saturday 24th October 2015, 7.30pm - St Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton
Lucrezia Borgia's daughter
Musica Secreta, Celestial Sirens, Brighton Festival Youth Choir directed by Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras
http://www.bremf.org.uk/
Friday 16th October 2015, 6.00pm - National Gallery, London
Canaletto and the music of Venice
Simon Kodurand (violin) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/calendar/concert-16-october-2015
Wednesday 16th September 2015, 7.30pm - Lamb House, Hurstpierpoint
A Feast for the Senses
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.hurstfestival.org/event_detail/soire-2-a-feast-for-the-senses/E254
Friday 11th September 2015, 7.30pm - Wimbledon Park
Classics in the Park
City of London Sinfonia
Alexandra Wood (director/violin), Stuart Stratford (conductor), John Brunning (compere)
http://www.cityoflondonsinfonia.co.uk/events/Classics-in-the-Park-/index.asp
Monday 31st August 2015 - Suffolk Villages Festival
Purcell: King Arthur
Essex Baroque Orchestra directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/dates-long-term/
Saturday 29th August 2015, 6.30pm - St Mary's Church, Stoke by Nayland
A Portrait of Monteverdi
The John Jenkins Consort directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/dates-long-term/
Sunday 9th August 2015, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Jill Kemp (recorders) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=84806
Friday 7th August 2015, 7.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Earthrise: Glorify the Heavens
Chamber Choir, Big Choir directed by Jeffrey Skidmore
Advanced Renaissance Wind Band directed by William Lyons
Gavin Roberts (piano) and Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=83605
Sunday 2nd August 2015, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Musica Transalpina
Ex Cathedra Consort directed by Jeffrey Skidmore
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=83797
1st - 15th August 2015 - Dartington, Devon
Claire will be returning to Dartington Summer School as an accompanist and chamber music tutor
http://www.dartington.org/summer-school/welcome
Friday 24th July 2015, 7.00pm - Fenton House, Hampstead
Saltarello Ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viols), and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fenton-house/things-to-see-and-do/events/
20th - 28th June 2015 - Triora, Italy
Music from the 1589 Florentine Intermedi
Claire will be tutoring on this wonderful course alongside Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber
http://www.trioramusica.com/
Sunday 14th June 2015, 12.30pm - Hinde Street Methodist Church, London W1
Free lunchtime recital by Baroque Encounter
http://www.baroque-encounter.com/diary.html
Saturday 13th June 2015, 6.00pm - St Paul's West Street, Brighton
Vespers from an Italian Renaissance Convent
Music by Cipriano De Rore (1515 (16)-1565)
www.bremf.org.uk/rore
Monday 25th May 2015, 6.00pm - St Peter’s Church, Sudbury
Charpentier: David et Jonathas
Essex Baroque Orchestra directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/winter-series/
Thursday 21st May 2015, 7.00pm - Lassco Brunswick House, London
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor) and Claire Williams (piano)
http://www.slconcerts.co.uk/
Saturday 25th April 2015, 7.30pm - Lewes Town Hall
Handel: Samson
East Sussex Bach Choir conducted by John Hancorn
with the Baroque Collective directed by Alison Bury
www.bachchoir.org.uk
Friday 3rd April 2015, 3.00pm - Brighton Dome
J.S. Bach: St John Passion
Brighton Festival Chorus conducted by James Morgan
with Chamber Domaine
http://brightondome.org/event/6878/st_john_passion/
Sunday 29th March 2015, 7.30pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
J.S.Bach: Mass in B minor BWV232
Dartington Community Choir directed by Simon Capet
with Devon Baroque
http://devonbaroque.co.uk/diary.html
Saturday 28th March 2015, 7.30pm - St Mary's Church, Chipping Norton
J.S. Bach: St John Passion
North Cotswold Chamber Choir conducted by Sarah Tenant-Flowers
with Cotswold Baroque Players
http://www.nc3.org.uk/future.asp
Tuesday 24th March 2015, 7.00pm - Dulwich Hamlet Recorder Festival, London
Et In Arcadia Ego
Baroque Encounter with David Beaney (recorders)
http://www.baroque-encounter.com/diary.html
Saturday 14th March 2015, 7.00pm - Exeter Cathedral
J.S.Bach: St. Matthew Passion BWV244
Exeter Chamber Choir conducted by Andrew Daldorph
with Devon Baroque
http://devonbaroque.co.uk/diary.html
Thursday 12th March 2015, 6.30pm - Handel House Museum, London
The Bird-Fancyer’s Delight
Southwark Baroque: Gwendolen Martin (soprano), David Beaney (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/the-bird-fancyers-delight
Tuesday 24th February 2015, 7.00pm - St John's Smith Square, London
FeMusa Orchestra
http://www.femusa.co.uk/
Monday 23rd February 2015, 8.30pm - Adyar Theatre, Paris
FeMusa Orchestra
http://www.femusa.co.uk/
Saturday 7th February 2015, 7.30pm - Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth
Exmouth Choral Society conducted by Laurence Blyth
with Devon Baroque
http://devonbaroque.co.uk/diary.html
Wednesday 4th February 2015, 6.30pm - Wednesday Afternoons Music, Chiswick
A Feast for the Senses
Baroque Encounter: Glenn Kesby (counter tenor), Lauren Brant (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.wednesdayafternoonsmusic.co.uk/
Sunday 11th January 2015, 12.30pm - Hinde Street Methodist Church, London W1
Free lunchtime recital by Baroque Encounter
http://www.baroque-encounter.com/diary.html
Thursday 8th January 2015, 6.30pm - Handel House Museum, London
East Meets West: Jill Kemp (recorders) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/east-meets-west
Sunday 14th December 2014, 7.30pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers
Dartington Community Choir directed by Jonathan Watts
with The English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble and members of Devon Baroque
http://www.devonbaroque.co.uk/diary.html
Sunday 7th December 2014, 2.00pm - Handel House Museum, London
Join Flautotonic for 'A Christmas Celebration' - an entertaining and interactive family concert in Handel's Music Room. With percussionist Rebecca McChrystal and harpsichordist Claire Williams.
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/family-event
Saturday 6th December 2014, 8.00pm - St Thomas' Church, Highbury
Charpentier: Messe de Minuit
Highbury Chamber Choir
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Highbury-Chamber-Choir/111613682251658
Saturday 29th November 2014, 7.30pm - Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Handel: Zadok The Priest & Alexander's Feast
http://www.aldeburghmusicclub.onesuffolk.net/
Sunday 9th November 2014, 7.30pm - St George's Church, Brighton
London: Court, Theatre & Cathedral
The BREMF Players & Singers
http://www.bremf.org.uk/RHShome.htm
Sunday 2nd November 2014, 7.30pm - St Paul's Church, Brighton
Paris: Convent Divas
Musica Secreta, Celestial Sirens & Brighton Festival Youth Choir
http://www.bremf.org.uk/RHShome.htm
Thursday 16th October 2014, 6.30pm - Handel House Museum, London
Join Flautotonic for 'Dances, Drums and Whistles' with percussionist Rebecca McChrystal and harpsichordist Claire Williams.
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/dances-drums-whistles
Sunday 12th October 2014, 2.00pm - Handel House Museum, London
Join Amanda Cook (guitar) and Claire Williams (harpsichord) for an eclectic mix of music for guitar and harpsichord.
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/pluckers-re-united
Saturday 4th October 2014, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
An evening with and featuring the music of Max Richter
Guest artist Daniel Hope
Max Richter piano, keyboards, electronics
Max Richter Ensemble
Daniel Hope violin and direction
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Acclaimed British composer Max Richter makes his Royal Albert Hall debut for a special evening devoted to two of his finest compositions.
Marking the tenth anniversary since its release, The Blue Notebooks is a collection of atmospheric compositions, some of which have since been heard in films such as Shutter Island and Waltz with Bashir. Renowned British violinist Daniel Hope plays and directs Richter and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra in Richter's reimagining of Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons Recomposed, a Deutsche Grammophon release.
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/max-richter-live/default.aspx
Saturday 26th October 2024, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
French Connections
Choral and orchestral concert including Carissimi's poignant early oratorio Jephte
Sumei Bao-Smith, Emilia Bertolini & Emily Brown Gibson (sopranos)
Sophie Timms (mezzo-soprano)
Bradyn Debysingh (tenor)
Andrew Robinson (baritone)
BREMF Players
Alison Bury leader
Baroque Collective Singers
John Hancorn director
Claire Williams (organ)
www.bremf.org.uk/event/french-connections/
Sunday 6th October 2024, 2.00-5.00pm - The Dance Space, Brighton
Vivaldi Gloria Workshop
A choral workshop for all on Vivaldi's Gloria, led by Christopher Monks of the Armonico Consort
With Claire Williams (Accompanist)
www.bremf.org.uk/event/vivaldi-gloria-workshop/
Monday 26th August 2024, 7:00 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Henry Purcell: The Indian Queen
Masque of Cupid and Bacchus
Philippa Hyde soprano
Charles Daniels tenor
Stuart O’Hara bass
Rosamund Shelley & Stephen Varcoe speakers
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/henry-purcell-the-indian-queen/
Friday 23rd August 2024, 7.30pm - St Mary's Church, Hadleigh
Spanish Baroque Masterpieces
Francisco Valls hymns & motets
José de Nebra Requiem for Maria Barbara
Psalmody
John Jenkins Consort
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/masterpieces-of-spanish-baroque/
27th July - 3rd August 2024
Claire will be appearing as an accompanist, chamber music coach, and performer at this brand-new Summer School in Norfolk!
www.mssf.org.uk/
Saturday 20th July 2024, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
J S Bach: Mass in B minor
The Baroque Collective Singers
The Purcell Singers
The Baroque Collective
Conductor: John Hancorn
Soloists:
Alexandra Kidgell (soprano)
Bethany Horak-Hallett (mezzo soprano)
Sebastian Hill (tenor)
Ben McKee (baritone)
www.lewesbaroquefest.org/
Saturday 6th July 2024, 5.00pm - St Peter's Church, Firle
Excerpts from Henry Purcell: THE FAIRY QUEEN
East Sussex Bach Choir
Musical Director: John Hancorn
Accompanist: Claire Williams
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/events
Friday 28th & Saturday 29th June 2024, 7.30pm - Chapel Royal, Brighton
Resound Male Voices summer show
Including traditional folksongs, new compositions and arrangements of songs by Freddie Mercury, Simon & Garfunkel, and Britney Spears!
Conductor: Sam Barton
Piano: Claire Williams
www.resoundmalevoices.org/
Sunday 23rd June 2024, 6.30pm - St Paul’s Church, Russell Place, Brighton
Brighton Chamber Choir Summer Concert
"Music of Heaven and Earth"
Featuring choral works by Harris, Stanford, Rutter and Haydn
Director: Ruth Kerr
Piano: Claire Williams
www.brightonchamberchoir.org.uk/
17th - 20th June 2024 - Benslow Music
Baroque Orchestra: Music at the Dresden Court of Augustus II
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Claire Williams
benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2565
Thursday 6th June 2024, 7.30pm - St John's Chapel, Chichester
J. S. Bach, Mozart and Corelli
University of Chichester Baroque Orchestra
Soloist: Jasmine Brown
Leader: Julia Bishop
Monday 27th May 2024, 6.00pm - St Mary's Church, Hadleigh
Scenes from Molière
Music by Jean-Baptiste Lully & Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Philippa Hyde (soprano)
Joseph Wicks (tenor)
Michael Craddock (bass)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/scenes-from-moliere/
Saturday 23rd March 2024, 7.30pm - St Andrew's Church, Burgess Hill
Monteverdi: Vespers
Sussex Chorus
Odeon Consort
Conductor: Stephen Anthony Brown
www.sussexchorus.org/concerts.html
Saturday 9th March 2024, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
J S Bach: St John Passion
East Sussex Bach Choir
Musical Director: John Hancorn
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury (leader)
Soloists:
Sir John Tomlinson (Christus)
Nick Pritchard (Evangelist)
Alexandra Kidgell (soprano)
Rebecca Leggett (alto)
Andrew Davies (bass)
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Monday 5th February 2024, 5.00pm - BBC Radio 3 In Tune
Katie Derham is joined by early music group Musica Secreta, and vocal group Papagena, performing live and talking about their current 'Corpore et Anima' project.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001vv3g
1st - 4th February 2024 - Baroque Chamber Music Course at Benslow Music
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Stephen Preston, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2471
Saturday 6th January 2024, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Eternal Source of Light Divine: A celebration of the music of Mr Handel
'Solomon' Act III
Excerpts from 'Theodora'
'The King Shall Rejoice'
Concerto Grosso Opus 3 No 2
EAST SUSSEX BACH CHOIR
Music Director: John Hancorn
The Baroque Collective (leader Alison Bury)
Sofia Ticciati (Soprano)
Bethany Horak-Hallett (Mezzo Soprano)
'Solomon' Act III
Excerpts from 'Theodora'
'The King Shall Rejoice'
Concerto Grosso Opus 3 No 2
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/48691
Sunday 17th December 2023, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Handel: Messiah
A fundraising concert in aid of Doctors for Nepal
Alexandra Kidgell (soprano)
Rebecca Leggett (mezzo soprano)
Richard Bignall (tenor)
Robert Davies (baritone)
The Baroque Collective Singers
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury, leader
John Hancorn, director
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/45796
Thursday 14th December 2023, 7.30pm - The Royal Pavilion, Brighton
Christmas Carol Concert in The Royal Pavilion
Brighton Chamber Choir
Ruth Kerr (director)
with Claire Williams (keyboard)
https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/event/christmas-carol-concert-in-the-royal-pavilion/
Sunday 10th December 2023, 4.00pm - St Andrew's Church, Alfriston
Choral Classics for Advent
Charpentier: Messe de Minuit
JS Bach: Wachet Auf
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
John Hancorn (director)
Alison Bury (leader)
Alexandra Kidgell (soprano)
Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/46935
Sunday 26th November 2023, 4.00pm - St Barnabas Church, Walthamstow
Handel: Messiah
Waltham Forest Community Choir
Tom Randle (conductor)
Catherine Martin (leader)
Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.singwithus.net/dbpage.php?pg=view&dbase=events&id=169877
Saturday 28th October 2023, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
Bach & Buxtehude
A choral and orchestral programme including Bach’s Cantata Christ lag in Todesbanden and
Buxtehude’s beautiful Membra Jesu nostri.
The BREMF Players
Alison Bury (leader)
The Baroque Collective Singers
John Hancorn (director)
Sofia Kirwan-Baez and Lucinda Cox (sopranos)
Angharad Rowlands (mezzo-soprano)
Kieran White (tenor)
Edward Jowle (bass-baritone)
Arculo Consort of Viols
Tim Burton, Sarah Small, Rowan Bidmead, Cai Waverley-Hudson, Camilla Morse-Glover (viols)
www.bremf.org.uk/event/bach-buxtehude/
Monday 23rd October 2023, 1.00pm - Turner Sims, Southampton
UOS MUSIC PRESENTS | MUSICA SECRETA
Presented by the University of Southampton Music Department
For over thirty years, Musica Secreta has been at the forefront of the discovery and interpretation of music for and by early modern women. Led by Southampton Professor Emerita Laurie Stras, Musica Secreta brings together internationally acclaimed musicians and ground-breaking research, revealing a fascinating and continually emerging repertoire.
www.turnersims.co.uk/events/uos-music-presents-musica-secreta/
Sunday 22nd October 2023, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
Mother, Sister, Daughter
Music and intriguing stories of women across the ages, including newly discovered music, and a new commission by Joanna Marsh.
Musica Secreta
Laurie Stras (director)
Claire Williams (ensemble director & organ)
Yvonne Eddy, Hannah Ely, Elspeth Piggott (sopranos)
Victoria Couper, Katharine Hawnt, Sarah Anne Champion (mezzo-sopranos)
Kirsty Whatley (harps)
Alison Kinder (viols)
Celestial Sirens
www.bremf.org.uk/event/mother-sister-daughter/
Monday 28th August 2023, 7:00 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Henry Purcell: The Fairy Queen
Philippa Hyde (soprano)
Faye Newton (soprano)
Charles Daniels (tenor)
Michael Craddock (bass)
Richard Andrews & Stephen Varcoe (speakers)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/henry-purcell-the-fairy-queen/
Friday 25th August 2023, 7:30 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Heinrich Schütz: Drama, Virtuosity & Splendour
Charles Daniels (tenor)
Psalmody
John Jenkins Consort
directed by Peter Holman
www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/a-portrait-of-heinrich-schutz/
Tuesday 1st August 2023, 10.30am - Studio 1, Dartington
Earworm!
A family concert, full of catchy tunes!
Tabea Debus (recorders)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
www.dartington.org/event/summerfestival-family-concert-earworm/
Sunday 30th July 2023, 5.00pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Principles of Nature
Tabea Debus (recorders)
Tatty Theo (baroque cello)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
www.dartington.org/event/summerfestival-principles-of-nature-tabea-debus/
Thursday 27th July 2023, 5.00pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
On The Wall
Music from 17th Century Italy, including Palestrina, Castello and Monteverdi
Conor Hastings (cornetto)
Emily White (sackbut)
Lynda Sayce (theorbo)
Richard Boothby (viol)
Toby Carr (lute)
Aileen Henry (harp)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
www.dartington.org/event/summerfestival-on-the-wall/
Wednesday 26th July 2023, 9.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Couperin: Leçons de ténèbres
Mary Bevan (soprano)
Keri Fuge (soprano)
Richard Boothby (viola da gamba)
Claire Williams (organ)
www.dartington.org/event/summerfestival-couperin-lecons-de-tenebres/
22nd July - 5th August 2023 - Dartington Music Summer School, Devon
Claire will be returning to one of her favourite places as an accompanist, chamber music coach, and performer this summer!
www.dartington.org/whats-on/programme/summer-school/
Saturday 1st July 2023, 7.30pm - St Mary's Church, Brighton
Henry Purcell: The Fairy Queen
Brighton Orpheus Choir
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury, leader
Nick Houghton, director
www.brightonorpheus.org/dbpage.php?pg=view&dbase=events&id=156876
Sunday 24th June 2023 - St Nicholas of Myra Church, Brighton
Pomp and Ceremony
Brighton Chamber Choir
Directed by Ruth Kerr
With Claire Williams (piano)
www.brightonchamberchoir.org.uk/
19th - 22nd June 2023 - Baroque Orchestra at Benslow Music
From Bologna to Rome
17th century music for string ensemble by Cazzati, Vitali, Torelli, Grossi, Gio Bononcini, Stradella and Corelli.
An exploration of glorious repertoire - some very little-known - from Bologna and Rome
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2565
Saturday 10th June 2023, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Henry Purcell: King Arthur
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury, leader
John Hancorn, conductor
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Sunday 30th April 2023, 2.30pm - St Andrew's Church, Alfriston
Johannes Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem
Musical Director: John Hancorn
Sofia Ticciati (Soprano)
Stephen Charlesworth (Baritone)
Claire Williams and Nancy Cooley (Piano duet)
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 22nd April 2023, 7.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Bach and Handel
J.S. Bach: Jesu meine Freude
Orchestral Suite No. 3
Handel: Anthem for the Funeral of Queen Caroline, 'The Ways of Zion do Mourn'
The Baroque Collective Singers
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury, leader
John Hancorn, conductor
www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Sunday 26th March 2023, 4.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Choral Covers
Brighton Chamber Choir
Directed by Ruth Kerr
With Claire Williams (piano)
www.brightonchamberchoir.org.uk/
Saturday 25th March 2023, 7.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Johannes Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem
Motets by J. S Bach, Bruckner, Brahms, Mozart & Rheinberger
Musical Director: John Hancorn
Sofia Ticciati (Soprano)
Stephen Charlesworth (Baritone)
Claire Williams and Nancy Cooley (Piano duet)
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
26th - 29th January 2023 - Baroque Chamber Music Course at Benslow Music
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Stephen Preston, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2471
Saturday 7th January 2023, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/home
Saturday 17th December 2022, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
BREMF@ Christmas: Pour Noël
A French baroque festive celebration including Charpentier Messe de Minuit pour Noël
BREMF Players & BREMF Singers
John Hancorn (conductor)
Alison Bury (leader)
Claire Williams (organ)
Angela Hicks & Lucinda Cox (sopranos)
Kieran White (haute-contre)
Rory Carver (tenor)
Stuart O’Hara (bass)
www.bremf.org.uk/event/pour-noel/
Sunday 11th December 2022, 3.00pm - The Exchange, Erith
Annual Carnegie Ensemble Baroque Concert
The Carnegie Ensemble are back with their enchanting annual Baroque concert, joined again by Louisa Stuart-Smith (Mezzo-soprano) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
This year the repertoire will include music by Bach, Händel, Vivaldi, Purcell and female composer Barbara Strozzi.
www.theexchangeerith.com/whats-on/annual-carnegie-ensemble-baroque-concert
Saturday 19th November 2022, 7.30pm - High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden
Handel: Messiah
Elinor Rolfe-Johnson (soprano), Louise Winter (mezzo), Lawrence Thackeray (tenor), Sam Pantcheff (baritone)
Harpenden Choral Society
The King's Sinfonietta
Conducted by John Andrews
www.harpendenchoralsociety.org/concerts
Friday 28th October 2022, 7.30pm - St Paul's Church, Covent Garden
Schütz 350
Celebrating the power, precision, polyphony and poignancy of Heinrich Schütz in this anniversary year, join London Oriana Choir and the Rosewood Consort for stunning settings from Schütz and his influencers and prodigies.
www.londonoriana.com/hear-us
Monday 29th August 2022, 7:00 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Henry Purcell & Jeremiah Clarke
Philippa Hyde (soprano), Francis Gush (countertenor), Stuart O’Hara (bass)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra
directed by Peter Holman
https://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/henry-purcell-jeremiah-clarke/
Friday 26th August 2022, 7:30 pm - St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh
Monteverdi: L'Orfeo
Philippa Hyde (soprano), Faye Newton (soprano), Charles Daniels (tenor), Daniel Auchincloss (tenor), Stuart O’Hara (bass)
Psalmody
The John Jenkins Consort & friends
directed by Peter Holman
https://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/event/monteverdi-orfeo-2/
23rd July - 6th August 2022 - Dartington Music Summer School, Devon
Claire will be returning to one of her favourite places as an accompanist, chamber music coach, and performer this summer!
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/programme/summer-school/courses/
Saturday 23rd July, 7.30pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The City Musick
Travel back in time to the joyous sounds of 16th century Germany
https://www.dartington.org/event/the-city-musick/
Thursday 21st July 2022, 6.30pm - Lewes BaroqueFest
17th Century Strings
A wonderful evening of baroque chamber music for strings and harpsichord.
Including works by Castello, Cavalli, Merula, Corelli and Vivaldi
Alison Bury - violin
Julia Bishop - violin
Catherine Rimer - cello
Claire Williams - harpsichord
https://www.lewesbaroquefest.org/events
Friday 24th June 2022, 10.00pm - Stour Music Festival, East Kent
Mother, Sister, Daughter
The soundworld of the all-female ensembles that sang in Renaissance convents is a lost world to most of us - yet it would actually have been more familiar to a passing 16th century listener than much of what we do listen to today.
The pioneering group, Musica Secreta, recreates this texture with music honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary and communities of sisters in early modern Europe - and music by Leonora d’Este, Marguerite of Navarre and Joanna Marsh.
https://www.stourmusic.org.uk/concerts-2022/musica-secreta
19th - 21st June 2022 - Royal Pavilion, Brighton
The Teapot Prince
A contemporary reimagining of the lost 18th-century French ballet The Teapot Prince, bringing to life a story of magic, desire and exotic entanglement.
Created in New York and premiered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in December 2021, these performances are part of its first tour that will also include performances in Paris, Naples and Venice.
https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/whattosee/events/#!the-teapot-prince
Friday 10th June 2022, 7.30pm - Kings Place, London
Mother, Sister, Daughter
Pioneering ensemble Musica Secreta celebrate women’s spiritual relationships and the stories they tell, with music honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary and communities of sisters in 15th and 16th century Europe.
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/classical/musica-secreta/
30th May - 2nd June 2022 - Baroque Orchestra at Benslow Music
Handel's Concerti Grossi Op. 3
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2565
Saturday 28th May 2022 - Lewes Town Hall
Mozart: Mass in C minor
Haydn: Te Deum
Haydn: Symphony no 6 in D major "Le Matin"
East Sussex Bach Choir with the Kontorei Hochrein of Waldshut
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Directed by John Hancorn
Soloists:Sofia Ticciati (soprano)
Nick Pritchard (tenor)
Ben Davies (bass)
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 16th April 2022, 7.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Vivaldi: Gloria
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Directed by John Hancorn
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 10th April 2022, 5.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Scarlatti: Stabat Mater
& Tudor Anthems for Passiontide by Tallis, Gibbons, Byrd
The Baroque Collective Singers
Claire Williams chamber organ
John Hancorn conductor
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Saturday 3rd April 2022, 5.00pm - Firle Church, Firle
Scarlatti: Stabat Mater
& Tudor Anthems for Passiontide by Tallis, Gibbons, Byrd
The Baroque Collective Singers
Claire Williams chamber organ
John Hancorn conductor
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Saturday 26th March 2022, 7.45pm - Stapleford Granary, Cambridge
Mother, Sister, Daughter
Pioneering ensemble Musica Secreta celebrate women’s spiritual relationships and the stories they tell, with music honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary and communities of sisters in 15th and 16th century Europe.
https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/musica-secreta
13th - 16th January 2022 - Baroque Chamber Music Course at Benslow Music
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Stephen Preston, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2471
Saturday 8th January 2022 - Lewes Town Hall
Handel: Messiah
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Directed by John Hancorn
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 18th December 2021, 7.30pm at St Martin's Church, Brighton
Heinrich Schütz 'The Christmas Story'
Seasonal polychoral motets by Schütz, Gabrieli, Praetorius and Mouton.
With mulled wine, fizz and mince pies!
Katy Hill (soprano), Luthien Brackett (mezzo-soprano), Kieran White, Robin Datta and Dominic Wallis (tenors), Andrew Robinson (baritone),
Stuart O’Hara (bass-baritone)
BREMF Consort of Voices
Deborah Roberts (director)
Natasha Stone (mezzo-soprano), Maria McGuinness (alto), James Elias (baritone)
BREMF Singers
John Hancorn (director)
BREMF Community Choir
Andrew Robinson (director)
with Leah Stuttard (harp)
BREMF Players
Alison Bury (leader)
Claire Williams (organ)
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
www.bremf.org.uk/event/bremfchristmas/
Sunday 12th December 2021, 3.00pm - The Exchange, Erith
A Baroque Christmas concert
Programme to include: Vivaldi’s “Winter” from The Four Seasons, Bach’s “Air on a G-string”, Telemann’s Concerto for 2 violas
The Carnegie Ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.theexchangeerith.com/whats-on/carnegie-ensemble-a-baroque-christmas-concert
25th - 28th November 2021 - Baroque Chamber Music Course at Benslow Music
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Stephen Preston, Claire Williams
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2936
Saturday 20th November 2021 - 7.30pm - Methodist Church, Harpenden
Haydn: The Creation
Harpenden Choral Society
King's Sinfonietta
Conducted by John Andrews
https://www.harpendenchoralsociety.org/
Saturday 30th October 2021, 5.30pm & 8.00pm - Lewes Town Hall
Mozart: Requiem
Gwen Martin (soprano)
Rebecca Leggett (alto)
Nick Pritchard (tenor)
Stephen Charlesworth (bass)
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Directed by John Hancorn
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Thursday 7th October 2021, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Virtuoso Concerti by Candlelight
Vivaldi – ‘Autumn’ from the Four Seasons
Bach – Concerto for Violin in A minor
Vivaldi – Concerto for Violin La Stravaganza
Handel – Concerto Grosso in B flat
Vivaldi – ‘Summer’ from the Four Seasons
Telemann – Concerto for Recorder in C
The Feinstein Ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Catherine Manson Violin
Martin Feinstein Director
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/virtuoso-concerti-by-candlelight/?whatson-event-date=2021-10-07&whatson-event-time=7:30%20PM
Saturday 28th August 2021, 6.00pm & 8.30pm - St Peter's Church, Sudbury
J. S. Bach: Concertos for Three Harpsichords & Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
Steven Devine, Claire Williams, Satoko Doi-Luck - harpsichord
Tassilo Erhardt - violin
The John Jenkins Consort
directed by Steven Devine
https://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/
24th July - 7th August 2021 - Dartington Music Summer School, Devon
Claire will be returning to one of her favourite places as an accompanist, chamber music coach, and performer this summer!
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/programme/summer-school/courses/
5th - 12th July 2021 - BREMF Early Opera
Francesca Caccini: La Liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola di Alcina
Thomas Guthrie - Director
Deborah Roberts, Oliver Webber, Claire Williams - Musical coaching and direction
https://www.bremf.org.uk/bremf-early-opera-course-2021/
31st May - 3rd June 2021 - Baroque Orchestra Course at Benslow Music
Baroque Orchestra: Purcell, Arne and Boyce
Inspirational and encouraging instruction in baroque style from a team of expert tutors.
Tutors: Theresa Caudle (violin), Mark Caudle (cello) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=2565
Tuesday 11th May 2021 - Online Harpsichord Workshop at Benslow Music
Claire is delighted to be presenting a new and exciting online course for individuals, focusing on solo harpsichord repertoire.
For more details, including how to book, please visit:
https://benslowmusic.org/index.asp?PageID=3101
Monday 9th March 2020, 7.30pm - St Paul's Hall, Queensgate, Huddersfield
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The making of music - new discoveries in the digital age
Musica Secreta
Hannah Ely, Deborah Roberts, Yvonne Eddy (sopranos)
Sally Dunkley, Katharine Hawnt, Victoria Couper (mezzo-sopranos)
Kim Porter, Caroline Trevor, Laurie Stras (altos)
Alison Kinder (bass viol)
Claire Williams (organ)
Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras directors
https://www.store.hud.ac.uk/product-catalogue/concerts/concerts/musica-sectreta-from-darkness-into-light
Friday 21st February 2020, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Vivaldi Concertos By Candlelight
Vivaldi Spring from Four Seasons
Albinoni Adagio for Strings
Parry Suite for Strings
Bach Air 'on a G String'
Vivaldi Violin Concerto - La Tempesta di Mare Op 8 No 5
Vivaldi La Stravaganza No 2
Corelli Concerto Grosso Op 6 No 4
Rutter Suite for Strings
Pachelbel Canon
Vivaldi Winter from Four Seasons
Trafalgar Sinfonia with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Conductor: Ivor Setterfield
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/vivaldi-concertos-by-candlelight-6/
Saturday 8th February 2020, 3pm & 7.30pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Sunday 9th February 2020, 3pm & 7.30pm - The Old Market, Brighton
MARCO DA GAGLIANO
LA DAFNE (1608)
Sofia Kirwan-Baez (soprano) Venus
Angela Hicks (soprano) Ninfa del coro 1
Helen Lacey (soprano) Dafne
Laura Lopes (mezzo-soprano) Ninfa del coro 2
Keith Pun (countertenor) Cupid
CN Lester (mezzo-soprano) Tirsi
Rory Carver (tenor) Ovid and Apollo
Sebastian Maclaine (tenor) Pastore del coro 1
Kieran White (tenor) Pastore del coro 2
Andrew O'Connor (bass-baritone) Pastore del coro 3
BREMF Early Opera Orchestra
Oliver Webber (violin, leader and coach)
Abel Balaz (violin)
Alice Poppleton (viola)
Morag Johnston (viola)
Harry Buckoke (cello, lirone)
Claire Williams (harpsichord and coach)
Jonatan Bougt (chitarrone)
Sergio Bucheli (chitarrone)
Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber (musical directors)
Thomas Guthrie (stage director)
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2019/eventpage/ne30.htm
Friday 17th January 2020, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Bach, Handel & Vivaldi by Candlelight
Handel – Concerto Grosso in Bb
Bach – Violin Concerto in A minor
Vivaldi – Cello Concerto in B minor
Vivaldi – Flute Concerto ‘Il Gardellino’
Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue in D
Vivaldi – ‘Winter’ from Four Seasons
Telemann – Recorder Concerto in C
Feinstein Ensemble
Catherine Manson Violin
Christopher Suckling Cello
Martin Feinstein Director/ Flute/ Recorder
with Claire Williams Harpsichord
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/bach-handel-and-vivaldi-by-candlelight-20/
Sunday 22nd December 2019, 7pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Handel: Messiah
Sally Matthews (soprano)
Rebecca Leggett (mezzo soprano)
Xavier Hetherington (tenor)
Brindley Sherratt (bass)
The Baroque Collective Singers
The Baroque Collective
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Leader: Alison Bury
Director: John Hancorn
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/book/event?eid=8872&
Saturday 7th December 2019, 7.30 pm - St John sub Castro, Lewes
Music for a Venetian Christmas
Featuring festive music by Monteverdi and Gabrieli
East Sussex Bach Choir
His Majestys Sackbutts & Cornetts
Claire Williams (organ)
Music Director: John Hancorn
https://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org
Tuesday 12th November 2019, 7.30pm - St Mary’s Church, Warwick
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The making of music - new discoveries in the digital age
Musica Secreta
Hannah Ely, Deborah Roberts, Yvonne Eddy (sopranos)
Sally Dunkley, Katharine Hawnt, Victoria Couper (mezzo-sopranos)
Kim Porter, Caroline Trevor, Laurie Stras (altos)
Alison Kinder (bass viol)
Claire Williams (organ)
Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras directors
http://www.leamingtonmusic.org/event/musica-secreta/
Saturday 9th November 2019, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
OVID AND HANDEL
Tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses
The BREMF Singers & Players
Elspeth Piggott and Lucinda Cox (sopranos)
Bethany Horak-Hallett (mezzo-soprano)
Sebastian Maclaine (tenor)
John Lee (bass)
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (director)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2019/eventpage/ne24.htm
Friday 1st November 2019, 7:30 pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Bach – Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Vivaldi – Concerto for Four Violins in B minor
Mozart – Divertimento No 1 in D
Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
The Baroque Orchestra of London
Sarah Moffatt (violin)
Miki Takahashi (violin/director)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/vivaldi-four-seasons-by-candlelight-29/
Friday 25th October 2019, 8.00pm - St Martin's Church, Brighton
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The making of music - new discoveries in the digital age
Musica Secreta
Hannah Ely, Deborah Roberts, Yvonne Eddy (sopranos)
Sally Dunkley, Katharine Hawnt, Victoria Couper (mezzo-sopranos)
Kim Porter, Caroline Trevor, Laurie Stras (altos)
Alison Kinder (bass viol)
Claire Williams (organ)
Celestial Sirens
Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras directors
Presented by Laurie Stras
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2019/eventpage/ne8.htm
Monday 26th August 2019, 6.30pm - St Peter's, Sudbury
THE ENGLISH MOZART: A PORTRAIT OF THOMAS LINLEY
Philippa Hyde (soprano), Claire Coleman (soprano), Simon Standage (violin)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Peter Holman
Claire Williams (organ)
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/the-festival/
Saturday 24th August 2019, 6:30 pm - St Mary's Church, Stoke by Nayland
BOYCE & HANDEL
Philippa Hyde (soprano), William Wallace (tenor)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Steven Devine
Claire Williams (organ)
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/the-festival/
Thursday 22nd August 2019, 12.00 - St Leonard's Church, South Stoke
LE ROI S’AMUSE – Arundel Festival 2019
RAMEAU Suite from Dardanus
BLAVET Flute Concerto in A minor
LECLAIR Trio Sonata in A major
CORRETTE Concerto Comiques Op. 25 Les Sauvages et la Furstemburg
Ashley Solomon (flute/recorder)
Gabi Jones (violin)
Maxim Del Mar (violin)
Joanna Patrick (viola)
Erlend Vestby (cello)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://thehanoverband.com/concert/arundel-festival-2019-south-stoke-series-le-roi-samuse/
Wednesday 21st August 2019, 12.00 - St Leonard's Church, South Stoke
THE ITALIAN CONNECTION – Arundel Festival 2019
A SCARLATTI Sonata nona in A minor
CORELLI Trio Sonata in G minor
LOCATELLI Flute Sonata in C major Op.2 No.1
D SCARLATTI Harpsichord Sonata in a minor
VIVALDI La Folia trio sonata
Ashley Solomon (flute/recorder)
Gabi Jones (violin)
Maxim Del Mar (violin)
Erlend Vestby (cello)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://thehanoverband.com/concert/arundel-festival-2019-south-stoke-series-italian-connect
Monday 5th August 2019, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Handel – Sonata in B flat HWV 377
Bach – Sonata in C BWV 1033
Louis Andriessen – Sweet
Malcom Arnold – Sonatina Op.41
Krähmer – Variations Brillantes Op.18
Jill Kemp (recorders)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.dartington.org/event/jill-kemp-the-virtuoso-recorder/
Thursday 1st August 2019, 7.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Sound of the City - Music of the Italian 'Piffari'
The City Musick
Director: William Lyons
With Claire Williams (chamber organ)
https://www.dartington.org/event/the-city-musick-dances-and-divisions-from-renaissance-europe/
Thursday 1st August 2019, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Baroque Laments for Female Voices
Including music by Monteverdi and his contemporaries
Stile Antico & Friends
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.dartington.org/event/stile-antico-and-friends-baroque-laments-for-female-voices/
Saturday 20th July 2019, 7.30pm - Lewes Town Hall
Handel: Israel in Egypt
East Sussex Bach Choir
Baroque Collective Players with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
John Hancorn - Director
https://www.lewesbaroquefest.org/
Friday 19th July 2019, 6.30pm - St.Michael’s Church, Lewes
'La Favorite' - Harpsichord Recital
Including music by Purcell, Forqueray, Louis & Francois Couperin, and Scarlatti
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.lewesbaroquefest.org/
Saturday 13th July 2019, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons by Candlelight
Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins and Cello
Mozart – Divertimento No 3 in F
Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue in D
Bach – Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Catherine Manson (Solo Violin/Director)
Miki Takahashi (Solo Violin)
Christopher Suckling (Solo Cello)
Festive Orchestra of London with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/vivaldi-the-four-seasons-by-candlelight-4/
Thursday 4th July 2019, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Bach, Handel and Vivaldi by Candlelight
Vivaldi – ‘Summer’ from The Four Seasons
Bach – ‘Air’ from Orchestral Suite No 3
Handel – Concerto Grosso in B flat
Vivaldi – Cello Concerto in B minor
Bach – Violin Concerto in E
Handel – Water Music Suite in F
Vivaldi – ‘Autumn’ from The Four Seasons
Catherine Manson (Violin)
Christopher Suckling (Cello)
The Feinstein Ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/bach-handel-and-vivaldi-by-candlelight-20/
Tuesday 25th June 2019, 7.30pm - Cadogan Hall, London
Baroque to Contemporary
JS Bach Concert for violin and oboe in C minor BWV 1060
Handel Sonata a 5 for violin and strings in B flat major (Sonata a Cinque) HWV 288
Connor D’Netto Small, round, strangely furry, with spots, stripes and other patterns (European premiere)
Fazil Say Four Cities
Pablo Barrios Repique
Alex Temple Heald Sense of Self
Janaček Mládí
Jamal Aliyev (cello), PERC’M, Gabriella Jones (baroque violin), Andrés Villalobos (baroque oboe), Maxim Del Mar (baroque violin),
Abel Balazs (baroque violin), Ethan Rouse (baroque viola), Erlend Vestby (baroque cello), Evangeline Tang (baroque double bass)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Imogen Royce (flute), Alec Harmon (oboe), Lewis Graham (clarinet), Elliot Gresty (bass clarinet), Blair Sheppherd (bassoon),
Kristina Yumerska (french horn)
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1682573
Claire was recording with Musica Secreta over the Bank Holiday weekend (5-8 May 2019) for their new disc of Brumel's Lamentations - you can find out more about this exciting project here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002h74
Friday 19th April 2019, 2.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Mhairi Lawson (soprano)
Madeleine Shaw (mezzo-soprano)
Jamie MacDougall (tenor)
Božidar Smiljanić (bass)
Royal Choral Society
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Richard Cooke (conductor)
https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2019/messiah-on-good-friday/
Saturday 13th April 2019, 7.30pm - Lewes Town Hall, Lewes
Bach: St John Passion
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (conductor)
Saturday 6th April 2019, 6.30pm - St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds
Bach: St Matthew Passion
Robert Murray (Evangelist / tenor)
Graeme Danby (Jesus)
Fae Evelyn (soprano)
Valerie Reid (mezzo-soprano)
Tom Asher (baritone)
Suffolk Baroque Players
Boy Choristers of St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Bury Bach Choir
Philip Reed (conductor)
https://www.burybachchoir.co.uk/concerts-and-tickets/6-april-2019-bach-st-matthew-passion/
Wednesday 3rd April 2019, 1.00pm - St George's, Hanover Square
Lunchtime concert at the London Handel Festival
Handel Trio Sonata in G major Op. 5 No. 4 HWV 399
Henry Purcell Chacony in G minor
Bach Double Concerto for oboe and violin in C minor BWV 1060
Handel Sonata a 5 in B flat major HWV 288
Royal College of Music’s Historical Performance Faculty
https://www.london-handel-festival.com/show/lunch-royal-college-of-musics-historical-performance-faculty/?event=10203
Saturday 30th March 2019, 7.30pm - High St Methodist Church, Harpenden
Handel: Samson
Harpenden Choral Society
The King’s Sinfonietta
John Andrews (conductor)
http://www.harpendenchoralsociety.org/concerts
Saturday 16th March 2019, 7.30pm - Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Suffolk
The Amazing Mr Handel
Four Coronation Anthems
Suite in G ‘The Water Music’
Chandos Anthem No.9 O Praise ye the Lord
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness from Chandos Anthem No.4
Aldeburgh Music Club Choir
Suffolk Baroque Players
Edmond Fivet (conductor)
https://snapemaltings.co.uk/whats-on/aldeburgh-music-club-amazing-mr-handel/
Saturday 16th February 2019, 7.30pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Vivaldi & Handel
Jenni Harper (soprano)
Rebecca Leggatt (mezzo soprano)
The Baroque Collective
The Baroque Collective Singers
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (conductor)
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Wednesday 13th February 2019, 7.30pm - The Hall of the King’s School, Grantham
Kapellmeister to a Count: Music by Telemann, Handel & Erlebach
Saltarello Trio
Heid Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viols), and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.grantham-music-club.org.uk/public/events.php
Tuesday 12th February 2019, 7.30pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music
Bach Cantatas
JB Bach Overture in D major no 4
JS Bach Komm, Jesu, komm BWV 229
JS Bach Ihr werdet weinen und heulen BWV 103
JC Bach Symphony in G minor op 6 no 6
JS Bach Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! BWV 70
RCM Baroque Orchestra
RCM Chamber Choir
Directed by Ashley Solomon, with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1604487
Wednesday 30th January 2019, 7.30pm - Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music
The Grand Miscellaneous Concert
An intriguing concert curated by Gabriella Jones, this year's RCM Constant & Kit Lambert Junior Fellow, recreating an historical programme based on material found in the RCM collections.
Students from the RCM Historical Performance Department, with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1638326
Wednesday 16th January 2019, 7.30pm - St Pancras New Church, London
Not Mortals, But Angels: The Flowering of Convent Music
Including music by Hildegard of Bingen, Josquin, Rore, Palestrina, and some extraordinary compositions most likely the work of Lucrezia Borgia’s daughter, Suor Leonora D’Este.
Musica Secreta
Directed by Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras
Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/classical/musica-secreta-at-st-pancras-new-church/
Friday 21st December 2018, 2.00pm & 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Anna Devin (soprano)
Anna Harvey (mezzo-soprano)
Nick Pritchard (tenor)
Benjamin Appl (bass)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Philharmonia Chorus
Maxim Emelyanychev conductor
https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2018/handels-messiah/
Thursday 13th December 2018, 7.00pm - The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Russian Treasures
Galuppi Overture & Concerto in D major
J C Bach Quintet in D major
Paisiello Flute Quartet in G major
Sarti Oboe Sonata in G minor
Students from the RCM with Professor Ashley Solomon
https://www.rct.uk/event/concert-russian-treasures-12-2018#/
Saturday 8th December 2018, 7.30pm - St John's Sub Castro Church, Lewes
Christmas Concert
Handel: Messiah Part 1
Vivaldi Concerto for Strings in G minor RV 157
Buxtehude Das Neugeborne Kindelein
Britten A Ceremony of Carols
Jenni Harper (soprano)
Thalie Knights (mezzo-soprano)
Matus Simko (tenor)
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Directed by John Hancorn
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/book/event?eid=4677&
Tuesday 27th November 2018, 6.15pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London
RCM International Festival of Viols: Grand Finale – Fantasies and Consort Works
Byrd Pavan & Galliard
Jenkins 2 Fantasies in 5 parts
Purcell 2 Fantasies in 4 parts
Ferrabosco I Di sei bassi
Parsons 2 In Nomines in 7 parts
Gibbons Fantasy in 4 parts 'to the great double bass'
Lawes Consort set in 6 parts in C minor
Lawes Fantazy, Fantazy, In Nomine, Aire
Performed by students from the RCM and Salzburg Mozarteum with Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1487992
Sunday 11th November, 7.30pm - St Martin's Church, BN2 3HQ
PEACE IN EUROPE
A concert for Armistice Day
Zelenka: Miserere in C minor ZWV 57
Delalande: De profundis
Charpentier: Te Deum
Handel: Anthem on the Peace
Young soloists from BREMF Live! selected by audition:
Elizabeth Adams (soprano)
Nancy Cole and Helen Charlston (mezzo-sopranos)
Josh Cooter (tenor)
Tim Dickinson (bass-baritone)
The BREMF Singers & Players
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (director)
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2018/eventpage/ne19.htm
Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th November 2018, 8.00pm - The Old Market, Brighton
BEAUTY, LOVE & DEATH
Claudio Monteverdi: Il Ballo delle Ingrate (1608)
John Blow: Venus and Adonis (1683)
Lauren Lodge-Campbell and Hannah Ely (sopranos)
Bethany Horak-Hallett and Victoria Adams (mezzo-sopranos)
Richard Robbins (tenor)
Edward Jowle and Kimon Barakos (baritones)
John Lee (bass)
Monteverdi String Band
Flauti d’echo (recorder duo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
James Bramley (chitarrone)
Aileen Henry (harp) (6 & 8 Nov)
Kit Spencer (harp) (7 Nov)
Dancers from Streetfunk
JP Omari (choreographer)
Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber (musical directors)
Thomas Guthrie (stage director)
https://www.bremf.org.uk/2018/eventpage/ne15.htm
Saturday 27th October 2018, 2.00pm - Handel & Hendrix, London
Family Concert: Gulliver’s Travels
Lauren Brant (recorders)
David Beaney (recorders and baroque flute)
ebecca McChyrstal (percussion)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/family-concert-gullivers-travels/
Wednesday 17th October 2018, 6.15pm - Royal College of Music, London
Capriccio Stravagante
Farina: Capriccio Stravagante
Schmelzer: The Fencing School
Biber: Battalia à 10
Muffat: Concerto no 12 Propitia Sydera
Bojan Cicic (director)
RCM Baroque Orchestra with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/details/?id=1551670
Saturday 6th October 2018, 7.30pm - St Anne's Church, Lewes
Handel: Il trionfo del tempo e del disinganno
Susanna MacRae (Bellezza)
Thalie Knights (Piacere)
Clara Kanter (Disinganno)
Matúš Šimko (Tempo)
The Baroque Collective
Alison Bury (leader)
John Hancorn (conductor)
https://lewes.co.uk/Whats_On/Il_Trionfo_del_Tempo_e_del_Disinganno_-_an_oratorio_by_Handel/29582
Friday 7th September 2018, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
Bach and Vivaldi Concertos by Candlelight
Vivaldi – ‘Summer’ from the Four Seasons
Bach – Air from Orchestral Suite No 3
Mozart – Divertimento No 1 in D
Bach – Concerto for Two Violins in D minor
Vivaldi – ‘Autumn’ from the Four Seasons
Bach – Concerto for Violin in A minor
Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue
Vivaldi – Concerto for Two Violins in A minor
Miki Takahashi (Violin/Director)
Sarah Moffatt (Violin)
Festive Orchestra of London
https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/bach-and-vivaldi-concertos-by-candlelight/
Monday 27th August 2018, 6.30pm - St Peter's Church, Sudbury
COURTLY PLEASURES: PURCELL & HANDEL
Philippa Hyde (soprano)
James Hall (countertenor)
Daniel Auchincloss (tenor)
Psalmody
Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/the-festival/
Saturday 25th August 2018, 6.30pm - St Mary's Church, Stoke by Nayland
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Ouverture in A minor
Double Harpsichord Concerto in C minor, BWV 1062
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
Harpsichord Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052
Steven Devine (harpsichord)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Tassilo Erhardt (baroque violin, leader)
Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Steven Devine
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/the-festival/
Thursday 23rd August 2018, 12.00pm - St Leonard's Church, South Stoke
L’EUROPE GALANTE – Arundel Festival 2018
Including works by Vivaldi, J S Bach, Fasch, and Telemann
Amelia Shakespeare (baroque flute)
Iain Hall (recorder/baroque cello)
Andres Villalobos (baroque oboe)
Abel Balazs (baroque violin)
Matthew Lewis (baroque bassoon)
Jonatan Bougt (theorbo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://thehanoverband.com/concert/arundel-festival-2018-south-stoke-series-leurope-galante/
Wednesday 22nd August 2018, 12.00pm - St Leonard's Church, South Stoke
LES NATIONS – Arundel Festival 2018
Including works by Handel, Purcell, Sammartini, Vivaldi, Leclair, and Telemann
Amelia Shakespeare (baroque flute)
Iain Hall (recorder/baroque cello)
Gabi Jones (baroque violin)
Abel Balazs (baroque violin)
Joanna Patrick (baroque viola)
Jonatan Bougt (theorbo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://thehanoverband.com/concert/arundel-festival-2018-south-stoke-series-les-nations/
Monday 6th August 2018, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Telemann Sonata in C major TWV 41:C5
Blavet Sonata no.2 in B minor Op.3
Ryōhei Hirose Meditation
York Bowen Sonata Op.121
Pablo de Sarasate Zigeunerweisen Op.20
Jill Kemp (recorders)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.dartington.org/event/the-virtuoso-recorder-jill-kemp/
Sunday 29th July 2018, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Fire Burning in Snow
Ex Cathedra Consort
With Claire Williams (chamber organ)
Jeffrey Skidmore (conductor)
Ex Cathedra revel in a programme of the exuberant Latin American Baroque, full of evocative indigenous imagery: repertoire for which the group has received rapturous acclaim. This concert also features is the rhythmically arresting music of the Spanish composer Juan de Araujo (1646-1712), who was maestro di capella in Peru and Bolivia.
https://www.dartington.org/event/fire-burning-in-snow-ex-cathedra/
28th July - 11th August 2018 - Dartington, Devon
Claire will be returning to Dartington Summer School as an accompanist and chamber music tutor
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/programme/summer-school/
Wednesday 25th July 2018, 1.00pm - St Marylebone Church, London
The Marylebone Pleasure Gardens
Telemann Sonata in C major TWV 41:C5
Merula Sonata prima
Blavet Sonata Seconda in B minor (transp. D minor) op 3 no 2
J C Bach Sonata in E flat major op 5 no 4 (harpsichord solo)
Telemann Fantasia no 7 in D major
de Fesch Sonata IV in G major
Handel Sonata in F major HWV 369
Jill Kemp (recorders)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.stmarylebonefestival.com/events-1/the-marylebone-pleasure-gardens
Thursday 7th June 2018, 1.00pm - Cadogan Hall, London
L'Europe Galante
Including works by Vivaldi, J S Bach, Fasch, and Telemann
Gabriella Jones & Iona Allan (baroque violins)
Amelia Shakespeare (baroque flute)
Andrés Villalobos (baroque oboe)
Matt Lewis (baroque bassoon)
Iain Hall (baroque cello/recorder)
Jonatan Bougt (theorbo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Directed by Professor Ashley Solomon
https://www.cadoganhall.com/event/rcm-in-residence-1/
Thursday 31st May 2018, 12.00 - Hatchlands Park
Music from Restoration England
Featuring works by Purcell, Handel, Paisible, Sammartini, and Eccles
Gabriella Jones & Eloise MacDonald (baroque violins)
Joanna Patrick (baroque viola)
Iain Hall (baroque cello/recorder)
Jonatan Bougt (theorbo)
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Directed by Professor Ashley Solomon
http://www.cobbecollection.co.uk/event/2573/
Friday 13th April 2018, 1.05pm - St Mary-at-Hill, London
Lunchtime concert including music by J C Bach, Abel, and Telemann
Mary Pells (viola da gamba) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.stmary-at-hill.org/
Wednesday 11th April 2018, 1.00pm - St George's, Hanover Square, London
Lunchtime concert including music by Sammartini, Paisible, and Handel
RCM Historical Performance musicians with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://system.spektrix.com/londonhandelfestival/website/EventDetails.aspx?MonthSelect=20184&EventId=2805
Friday 6th April 2018, 7.30pm - St Mary’s Church, Totnes
A Royal Engagement
Convivio
https://totnesearlymusic.wordpress.com/programme/
Sunday 25th March 2018, 7.00pm - All Saints Church, Hove
J S Bach: St Matthew Passion
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Fletching Singers
The Baroque Collective
Julia Bishop (leader)
John Hancorn (director)
http://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org/
Saturday 24th March 2018, 7.30pm - St Andrew's Church, Lyddington
Handel and the Italian Connection
RCM Historical Performance musicians with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.musicinlyddington.co.uk/
Saturday 17th March 2018, 7.30pm - King Edwards Grammar School, Chelmsford
Haydn & Mozart
Waltham Singers
Meridian Sinfonia
Andrew Fardell (conductor)
Catherine Martin (leader)
http://www.walthamsingers.org.uk/events_226212.html
Sunday 4th March 2018, 3.00pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music
Bach Cantatas
RCM Baroque Orchestra
RCM Chamber Choir
Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Ashley Solomon (director)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1388895
Thursday 1st March 2018, 7.00pm - The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Revelry and Rhythm
RCM Historical Performance musicians with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/whatson/event/875034/Revelry-and-Rhythm-
Saturday 23rd December 2017, 7.00pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Handel: Messiah
The Baroque Collective
The Baroque Collective Singers
Leader - Alison Bury
Director - John Hancorn
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Tuesday 19th December 2017, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Ailish Tynan (soprano), Renata Pokupic (mezzo-soprano), Toby Spence (tenor), Sir Willard White (bass)
Goldsmiths Choral Union
English Concert Chorus
Highgate Choral Society
The London Chorus
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brian Wright (conductor)
https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2017/messiah/
Saturday 9th December 2017, 7.30pm - St Anne's Church, Lewes
Vivaldi: Gloria
Charpentier: Messe de Minuit
Corelli: Christmas Concerto
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Alison Bury
Director - John Hancorn
http://www.eastsussexbachchoir.org
Monday 20th November 2017, 7.30pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music
Telemann: A Celebration
RCM Historical Performance musicians with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Musicians from Universität Mozarteum Salzburg
Professor Ashley Solomon and Dorothee Oberlinger (directors)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1188246
Sunday 12th November 2017, 3.00pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Monteverdi: Orfeo
Rory Carver (tenor), Jenni Harper (soprano), Helen Charlston (mezzo soprano), Benedict Hymas (tenor),
Dominic Bevan (baritone), Richard Moore (bass), Andrew Robinson (baritone)
Monteverdi String Band
Oliver Webber leader
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
Aileen Henry (harp), James Bramley (chitarrone), Claire Williams (harpsichord, organ, regal)
Deborah Roberts musical director
Thomas Guthrie director
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne29.htm
Saturday 11th November 2017, 7.30pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Monteverdi: Orfeo
Rory Carver (tenor), Jenni Harper (soprano), Helen Charlston (mezzo soprano), Benedict Hymas (tenor),
Dominic Bevan (baritone), Richard Moore (bass), Andrew Robinson (baritone)
Monteverdi String Band
Oliver Webber leader
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
Aileen Henry (harp), James Bramley (chitarrone), Claire Williams (harpsichord, organ, regal)
Deborah Roberts musical director
Thomas Guthrie director
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne28.htm
Saturday 11th November 2017, 1.00pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Per Imitar La Voce: Exploring the origins of the sonata in the vocal and instrumental music of Monteverdi’s time
Gawain Glenton (cornetto), Oliver Webber (violin), Claire Williams (organ)
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne26.htm
Wednesday 8th November 2017, 8.00pm - The Old Market, Brighton
Monteverdi: Orfeo
Rory Carver (tenor), Jenni Harper (soprano), Helen Charlston (mezzo soprano), Benedict Hymas (tenor),
Dominic Bevan (baritone), Richard Moore (bass), Andrew Robinson (baritone)
Monteverdi String Band
Oliver Webber leader
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
Aileen Henry (harp), James Bramley (chitarrone), Claire Williams (harpsichord, organ, regal)
Deborah Roberts musical director
Thomas Guthrie director
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne22.htm
Friday 3rd November 2017, 8.00pm - St Paul's Church, Brighton
Roots, Shoots and Celestial Flowers
Musica Secreta & Celestial Sirens with Alison Kinder (bass viol) and Claire Williams (organ)
Directed by Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras
http://www.bremf.org.uk/2017/eventpage/ne16.htm
Thursday 12th October 2017, 7.00pm - The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Vivaldi and beyond
Anna Cavaliero (soprano), Gabriella Jones & Abel Balazs (baroque violins), Iain Hall (baroque cello), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/event/vivaldi-and-beyond-10-2017#/
Saturday 7th October 2017, 7.00pm - St John's Church, Hempton
Kapellmeister to a Count: Trio Sonatas by Telemann & Erlebach
Saltarello ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viola da gamba), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.saltarello.moonfruit.com/
Friday 6th October 2017, Ardley Parlour Concert, Manor Farm
Kapellmeister to a Count: Trio Sonatas by Telemann & Erlebach
Saltarello ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viola da gamba), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.mfmf.co.uk/
Friday 15th September 2017, 1.05pm - St Mary-at-Hill, London
Lunchtime concert including music by Marais, Boismortier, and Couperin
Mary Pells (viola da gamba) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.stmary-at-hill.org/
Monday 28th August 2017, 6.30pm - St Peter's Church, Sudbury
Handel and the Huguenots: French Dance & Music in London
Ricardo Barros & Barbara Segal (dancers)
Philippa Hyde (soprano)
Claire Coleman (soprano)
Psalmody, Essex Baroque Orchestra
Directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/?p=3453
Friday 25th August 2017, 8.00pm - St Mary's Church, Stoke by Nayland
Monteverdi: Vespers of 1610 - and Beyond
Claire Colman (soprano)
Daniel Auchincloss (tenor)
Psalmody, The John Jenkins Consort
Directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/?p=3432
Monday 7th August 2017, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
With Noise of Cannon
John Eccles - Symphony for Mercury (overture) from The Judgement of Paris
Johann Ernst Galliard - Sonata for Bassoon no. 2 in G major
William Corbett - Sonata for Trumpet and Violin Op.1 no.12
John Playford - Suite from The Dancing Master: Ely Court, George's Maggot, Iantha, Mr. Lane's Minuet, Mr. Beveridge's Maggot, Old Bachelor
William Croft - With Noise of Cannon
Ross Brown (trumpet) Andy Watts (dulcian)
With Adrian Butterfield (violin) Rebecca Truscott (cello), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=213202
Sunday 6th August 2017, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Sammartini Sonata in G major Op.13 no.4
Bach Sonata in E minor BWV 1034
Telemann Fantasia no.3
Berio Gesti
Lennox Berkeley Sonatina Op.13
David Bedford Kemptown Races
Jill Kemp (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord), Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=213399
Friday 4th August 2017, 7.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Florentine Intermedi
Andrew Griffiths (conductor), William Lyons (director)
Soloists from Stile Antico, Advanced Renaissance Wind Band , The City Musick, Dartington Choir
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=216000
Wednesday 2nd August 2017, 7.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
I Trionfi - Florentine Music for Carnival and Court 1470-1520
The City Musick, directed by William Lyons
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=215999
29th July - 12th August 2017 - Dartington, Devon
Claire will be returning to Dartington Summer School as an accompanist and chamber music tutor
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/summer-school/
8th - 16th July 2017 - Triora, Italy
La Daphne by Marco da Gagliano
Claire will be tutoring on this wonderful Early Opera course alongside Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber
http://www.trioramusica.com/
Wednesday 28th June, 12.00 - Hatchlands Park
Rowan Pierce (soprano)
RCM Historical Performance Department, directed by Professor Ashley Solomon
Handel Trio Sonata, Op. 5, No.4 in G
Vivaldi Cantata All’ombra di sospetto, RV678
Vivaldi Concerto Madrigalesco, RV129
Pergolesi Salve Regina in C minor
http://www.cobbecollection.co.uk/event/royal-college-music-historical-performance-department-2/
Wednesday 17th May 2017, 7.00pm - Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
A Baroque Birdcage
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor), Lauren Brant (recorders), David Beaney (recorders & baroque flute), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/349478
Saturday 29th April 2017, 7.30pm - Lewes Town Hall
Haydn: The Creation
Margaret Ravalde (soprano), Nick Pritchard (tenor), James Newby (bass)
East Sussex Bach Choir
The Baroque Collective
Leader - Lucy Russell
Director - John Hancorn
http://www.lewes.co.uk/Whats_On/Haydn_%C2%A0THE_CREATION/12301
Thursday 13th April 2017, 6.30pm - Handel & Hendrix, London
Beg, Borrow or Steal
Including music by Handel, Quantz, and J S Bach
Madera: David Beaney (baroque flute and recorders), Lesley Holliday (baroque flute), and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/beg-borrow-steal/
Thursday 6th April 2017, 7.00pm - Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music
Rameau: Les Fêtes d'Hébé
Singers of the l’Académie de l’Opéra national de Paris
Royal College of Music International Opera School
Royal College of Music Baroque Orchestra
Jonathan Williams conductor, Thomas Lebrun director & choreographer
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1111457
Thursday 6th April 2017, 1.00pm - St George's Hanover Square, London
London Handel Festival – Royal College of Music
Students from RCM’s Historical Performance Faculty with Sophie Gallagher (soprano), Katie Cowling (baroque oboe), and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
Music by Corelli, Handel, and Marcello
http://www.london-handel-festival.com/event/2017/04/royal-college-of-music-/177/
Wednesday 5th April 2017, 7.00pm - Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music
Rameau: Les Fêtes d'Hébé
Singers of the l’Académie de l’Opéra national de Paris
Royal College of Music International Opera School
Royal College of Music Baroque Orchestra
Jonathan Williams conductor, Thomas Lebrun director & choreographer
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1111456
Saturday 1st April 2017, 6.30pm - St Paul's, Covent Garden
Bach: St Matthew Passion
Linden Baroque Orchestra
Peter Fender conductor
http://www.lindenbaroque.org/
22nd, 23rd, 25th & 27th March 2017 - Amphithéâtre Bastille, Paris
Rameau: Les Fêtes d'Hébé
Singers of the l’Académie de l’Opéra national de Paris
Royal College of Music International Opera School
Royal College of Music Baroque Orchestra
Jonathan Williams conductor, Thomas Lebrun director & choreographer
https://www.operadeparis.fr/en/season-16-17/opera/les-fetes-dhebe-ou-les-talens-liriques
Thursday 9th March 2017, 6.30pm - Handel & Hendrix, London
A Royal Engagement
Catriona McDermid (baroque bassoon), Katie Cowling (baroque oboe), Anna Waszak (baroque violin), Florence Petit (baroque cello), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/a-royal-engagement/
Friday 3rd March 2017, 1.05pm - St Mary-at-Hill, London
Lunchtime concert including music by Telemann and C P E Bach
Mary Pells (viola da gamba) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.stmary-at-hill.org/
Sunday 19th February 2017, 6.30pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
The Baroque Collective Singers & Players, directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/
Friday 10th February 2017, 7.00pm - Hackney Town Hall
Vivaldi Recomposed
The Little Orchestra with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.thelittleorchestra.com/#ournexteventrow
Friday 20th January 2017, 7.30pm - St Alfege's Church, Greenwich
Pergolesi: Stabat Mater
St Paul's Sinfonia
Andrew Morley conductor
http://www.stpaulssinfonia.com/
Friday 6th January 2017, 1.05pm - Royal College of Music, London
Farinelli Room Opening Concert
Including music by Handel, Vivaldi, Porpora, Scarlatti, and Broschi
Feargal Mostyn-Williams (countertenor), Musicians from the RCM’s Historical Performance Faculty
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1128859
Thursday 22nd December 2016, 7.30pm - St James's Piccadilly, London
Handel: Messiah
Linden Baroque Orchestra
Peter Fender conductor
http://www.lindenbaroque.org/
Monday 19th December 2016, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Rebecca Evans (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (mezzo-soprano), Timothy Robinson (tenor), Alastair Miles (bass)
Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus and Highgate Choral Society
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brian Wright conductor
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2016/messiah-2/
Thursday 15th December 2016, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Rebecca Evans (soprano), Jennifer Johnston (mezzo-soprano), Timothy Robinson (tenor), Alastair Miles (bass)
Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus and Highgate Choral Society
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Brian Wright conductor
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2016/messiah/
Saturday 10th December 2016, 7.30pm - St Anne's Church, Lewes
Handel: Messiah
East Sussex Bach Choir & The Baroque Collective, directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Monday 28th November 2016, 6.00pm - Inner Parry Room, Royal College of Music, London
Mancini Quanto dolce e quell’ ardore
Geminiani Sonata in E minor
Albinoni Concerto in B flat major op 9 no 11
Katie Cowling (baroque oboe), Rowan Pierce (soprano), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1029484
Monday 21st November 2016, 6.00pm - Inner Parry Room, Royal College of Music, London
JS Bach Sonata in C major for flute and continuo
Amelia Shakespeare (baroque flute), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1029469
Sunday 20th November 2016, 3.00pm - Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham
2016 sees the quincentenary of the publication of Ariosto’s Orlando furioso, the source of texts for innumerable operas, madrigals and other musical entertainments in the musical baroque. To celebrate this event the Centre for Early Music Performance and Research and the Early Modern Vocal Ensemble team up with the professional baroque ensemble Musica Secreta to present a programme of musical responses to this exciting and epoch-making publication.
http://barber.org.uk/musica-secreta-early-modern-vocal-ensembles-early-music-ensembles/
Friday 18th November 2016, 1.10pm - Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham
Orlando furioso at 500: music inspired by Ariosto’s masterpiece
Musica Secreta
Deborah Roberts, Katharine Hawnt (soprano), Alison Kinder (viol), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://barber.org.uk/musica-secreta/
Saturday 12th November 2016, 3.00pm & 7.30pm - St Bartholomew's Church, Brighton
Gaia - Three Intermedi For A Living Planet
English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble
BREMF Consort of Voices, directed by Deborah Roberts
Lacock Scholars, directed by Greg Skidmore
BREMF Community Choir, directed by Andrew Robinson
Onde Sonore madrigal ensemble
Anonymous 2 dance, choreography, design
with Claire Williams (organ, harpsichord), Aileen Henry (harp), Toby Carr (chitarrone), Alison Kinder (bass viol)
http://www.bremf.org.uk/eventpage/ne23.htm
Sunday 6th November 2016, 7.30pm - All Saints Church, Hove
Fairest Isle And Foulest Weather
Penelope Appleyard (soprano), Angela Hicks (soprano), Edward Edgcumbe (counter tenor), James Way (tenor), James Newby (baritone)
The BREMF Players directed by Alison Bury
The BREMF Singers directed by John Hancorn
http://www.bremf.org.uk/eventpage/ne20.htm
Friday 4th November 2016, 7.30pm - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, London
Ivor Setterfield (conductor)
Trafalgar Sinfonia with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/event/bach-handel-and-vivaldi-by-candlelight-7/
Thursday 3rd November 2016, 7.30pm - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall, Royal College of Music, London
J S Bach Geist und Seele wird verwirret BWV35
J S Bach Orchestral Suite in B minor BWV1067
J S Bach Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen BWV49
Professor Ashley Solomon (director)
RCM Baroque Ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.rcm.ac.uk/events/listings/details/?id=1101376
Saturday 22nd October 2016, 7.00pm - St Peter's Church, Acton Green, London
Borderless Baroque
Fundraising concert in aid of Save the Children’s Syria appeal
Including music by Handel, Telemann, Pepusch and Couperin
http://www.stpetersactongreen.co.uk/events/borderless-baroque/
Saturday 1st October 2016, 7.30pm - Ardley Parlour Concert, Manor Farm
Saltarello ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viola da gamba), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.mfmf.co.uk/
Sunday 18th September 2016, 3.45pm - Main Stage, The Good Life Experience Festival
Vivaldi Recomposed
Mari Samuelson (violin)
Max Richter (keyboards, electronics)
12 ensemble with Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.thegoodlifeexperience.co.uk/
Sunday 28th August 2016, 2.00pm - Handel & Hendrix, London
Active Handel!
Lauren Brant (recorders), David Beaney (recorders), Rebecca McChrystal (percussion), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/active-handel/
Sunday 7th August 2016, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Jill Kemp (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord), Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=151998
30th July - 13th August 2016 - Dartington, Devon
Claire will be returning to Dartington Summer School as an accompanist and chamber music tutor
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/summer-school/
Saturday 23rd July 2016, 7.30pm - St John's Church, Hempton
Saltarello ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viola da gamba), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.saltarello.moonfruit.com/
Monday 18th July 2016, 1.05pm - Saint Marylebone Parish Church, London
Song and Dance
Jill Kemp (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord), Gavin Roberts (piano)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/song-and-dance-tickets-24964402199
Friday 15th July 2016, 7.30pm - St Pancras Church, Chichester
A Baroque Birdcage
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor), Lauren Brant (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://festivalofchichester.co.uk/festivaleventscalendar/?mc_id=34
25th June - 3rd July 2016 - Triora, Italy
Francesca Caccini -La liberazione di Ruggiero dall'isola di Alcina
For solo and consort singers - plus additional consort music for voices and instruments, and optional masterclass
Claire will be tutoring on this wonderful course alongside Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber
http://www.trioramusica.com/
Thursday 2nd June 2016, 6.30pm - Handel & Hendrix in London
Baroque Journeys
Flautotonic - David Beaney (recorders and baroque flute), Lauren Brant (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://handelhendrix.org/whats-on/events/baroque-journeys/
Monday 30th May 2016, 6.00pm - St Peter's, Sudbury
Purcell: The Masque of Cupid and Bacchus
Handel: Acis and Galatea
Claire Tomlin (soprano), Philippa Hyde (soprano), Richard Edgar-Wilson (tenor), Giles Davies (bass).
Psalmody, Essex Baroque Orchestra, directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/winter-series/
Tuesday 24th May 2016, 7.00pm - Dulwich Hamlet Junior School
Much Ado About Music
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor), Lauren Brant (recorders), David Beaney (recorders and baroque flute), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.baroque-encounter.com/diary.html
Saturday 21st May 2016, 7.30pm - Orford Church
The Glory of Vivaldi
Aldeburgh Music Club
Clare Lloyd Griffiths (soprano), Esther Brazil (mezzo soprano), Suffolk Baroque Players conducted by Edmond Fivet
http://www.aldeburghmusicclub.onesuffolk.net/home/concerts-and-tickets/
Thursday 7th April 2016, 7.30pm - St Christopher's Hospice, Sydenham
Dances, drums and whistles!
Lauren Brant (recorders), David Beaney (recorders), Rebecca McChrystal (percussion), Claire Williams (piano)
http://www.stchristophers.org.uk/event/concert-series-2016-dances-drums-whistles/
Saturday 19th March 2016, time tbc - St John sub Castro, Lewes
Bach: St John Passion
Baroque Collective Singers & Players, directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Sunday 21st February 2016, 6.30pm - St Michael's Church, Lewes
Handel: Dixit Dominus
Baroque Collective Singers & Players, directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.thebaroquecollective.org.uk/wordpress/
Saturday 10th January 2016, 6.30pm - Grande Salle, Philharmonie 1, Paris
Vivaldi Recomposed
Mari Samuelson (violin)
Max Richter (keyboards, electronics)
12 ensemble
http://www.the12ensemble.com/#!vivaldi-recomposed/c210h
Friday 18th December 2015, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus, Highgate Choral Society
Kate Royal (soprano), Patricia Bardon (mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Jonathan Lemalu (bass)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brian Wright
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2015/messiah-2/
Sunday 13th December 2015, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
Handel: Messiah
Goldsmiths Choral Union, English Concert Chorus, Highgate Choral Society
Kate Royal (soprano), Patricia Bardon (mezzo-soprano), John Mark Ainsley (tenor), Jonathan Lemalu (bass)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brian Wright
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2015/messiah/
Sunday 6th December 2015, 2.00pm - Handel House Musuem, London
A Christmas Celebration - Family Concert
Flautotonic: David Beaney (recorders and flute), Lauren Brant (recorders), Rebecca McChrystal (percussion), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/a-christmas-celebration
Saturday 5th December 2015, 7.30pm - St John Sub Castro, Lewes
Bach: Christmas Oratorio
East Sussex Bach Choir and The Baroque Collective directed by John Hancorn
Leader - Alison Bury
http://www.lizwebb.org.uk/the-baroque-collective
Saturday 21st November 2015, 7.00pm - Concert Hall, Snape Maltings
Handel: Messiah
Aldeburgh Music Club Choir, Suffolk Baroque Players conducted by Edmond Fivet
http://www.aldeburghmusicclub.onesuffolk.net/home/concerts-and-tickets/
Saturday 7th November 2015, 7.30pm - St George's Church, Brighton
Handel: Acis and Galatea
The BREMF Players and Singers directed by John Hancorn
http://www.bremf.org.uk/
Sunday 1st November 2015, 7.30pm - St Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton
Convent, court and salon - music by Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, Francesca Caccini and Barbara Strozzi
BREMF Consort of Voices
Deborah Roberts (director/soprano), Clare Wilkinson (mezzo soprano), Alex McCartney (theorbo), Claire Williams (organ)
http://www.bremf.org.uk/
Saturday 24th October 2015, 7.30pm - St Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton
Lucrezia Borgia's daughter
Musica Secreta, Celestial Sirens, Brighton Festival Youth Choir directed by Deborah Roberts and Laurie Stras
http://www.bremf.org.uk/
Friday 16th October 2015, 6.00pm - National Gallery, London
Canaletto and the music of Venice
Simon Kodurand (violin) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/whats-on/calendar/concert-16-october-2015
Wednesday 16th September 2015, 7.30pm - Lamb House, Hurstpierpoint
A Feast for the Senses
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.hurstfestival.org/event_detail/soire-2-a-feast-for-the-senses/E254
Friday 11th September 2015, 7.30pm - Wimbledon Park
Classics in the Park
City of London Sinfonia
Alexandra Wood (director/violin), Stuart Stratford (conductor), John Brunning (compere)
http://www.cityoflondonsinfonia.co.uk/events/Classics-in-the-Park-/index.asp
Monday 31st August 2015 - Suffolk Villages Festival
Purcell: King Arthur
Essex Baroque Orchestra directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/dates-long-term/
Saturday 29th August 2015, 6.30pm - St Mary's Church, Stoke by Nayland
A Portrait of Monteverdi
The John Jenkins Consort directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/dates-long-term/
Sunday 9th August 2015, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
The Virtuoso Recorder
Jill Kemp (recorders) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=84806
Friday 7th August 2015, 7.45pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Earthrise: Glorify the Heavens
Chamber Choir, Big Choir directed by Jeffrey Skidmore
Advanced Renaissance Wind Band directed by William Lyons
Gavin Roberts (piano) and Claire Williams (organ)
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=83605
Sunday 2nd August 2015, 5.15pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Musica Transalpina
Ex Cathedra Consort directed by Jeffrey Skidmore
https://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=83797
1st - 15th August 2015 - Dartington, Devon
Claire will be returning to Dartington Summer School as an accompanist and chamber music tutor
http://www.dartington.org/summer-school/welcome
Friday 24th July 2015, 7.00pm - Fenton House, Hampstead
Saltarello Ensemble
Heidi Fardell (recorders), Alison Kinder (viols), and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fenton-house/things-to-see-and-do/events/
20th - 28th June 2015 - Triora, Italy
Music from the 1589 Florentine Intermedi
Claire will be tutoring on this wonderful course alongside Deborah Roberts and Oliver Webber
http://www.trioramusica.com/
Sunday 14th June 2015, 12.30pm - Hinde Street Methodist Church, London W1
Free lunchtime recital by Baroque Encounter
http://www.baroque-encounter.com/diary.html
Saturday 13th June 2015, 6.00pm - St Paul's West Street, Brighton
Vespers from an Italian Renaissance Convent
Music by Cipriano De Rore (1515 (16)-1565)
www.bremf.org.uk/rore
Monday 25th May 2015, 6.00pm - St Peter’s Church, Sudbury
Charpentier: David et Jonathas
Essex Baroque Orchestra directed by Peter Holman
http://www.suffolkvillagesfestival.com/concert-diary/winter-series/
Thursday 21st May 2015, 7.00pm - Lassco Brunswick House, London
Glenn Kesby (counter tenor) and Claire Williams (piano)
http://www.slconcerts.co.uk/
Saturday 25th April 2015, 7.30pm - Lewes Town Hall
Handel: Samson
East Sussex Bach Choir conducted by John Hancorn
with the Baroque Collective directed by Alison Bury
www.bachchoir.org.uk
Friday 3rd April 2015, 3.00pm - Brighton Dome
J.S. Bach: St John Passion
Brighton Festival Chorus conducted by James Morgan
with Chamber Domaine
http://brightondome.org/event/6878/st_john_passion/
Sunday 29th March 2015, 7.30pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
J.S.Bach: Mass in B minor BWV232
Dartington Community Choir directed by Simon Capet
with Devon Baroque
http://devonbaroque.co.uk/diary.html
Saturday 28th March 2015, 7.30pm - St Mary's Church, Chipping Norton
J.S. Bach: St John Passion
North Cotswold Chamber Choir conducted by Sarah Tenant-Flowers
with Cotswold Baroque Players
http://www.nc3.org.uk/future.asp
Tuesday 24th March 2015, 7.00pm - Dulwich Hamlet Recorder Festival, London
Et In Arcadia Ego
Baroque Encounter with David Beaney (recorders)
http://www.baroque-encounter.com/diary.html
Saturday 14th March 2015, 7.00pm - Exeter Cathedral
J.S.Bach: St. Matthew Passion BWV244
Exeter Chamber Choir conducted by Andrew Daldorph
with Devon Baroque
http://devonbaroque.co.uk/diary.html
Thursday 12th March 2015, 6.30pm - Handel House Museum, London
The Bird-Fancyer’s Delight
Southwark Baroque: Gwendolen Martin (soprano), David Beaney (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/the-bird-fancyers-delight
Tuesday 24th February 2015, 7.00pm - St John's Smith Square, London
FeMusa Orchestra
http://www.femusa.co.uk/
Monday 23rd February 2015, 8.30pm - Adyar Theatre, Paris
FeMusa Orchestra
http://www.femusa.co.uk/
Saturday 7th February 2015, 7.30pm - Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth
Exmouth Choral Society conducted by Laurence Blyth
with Devon Baroque
http://devonbaroque.co.uk/diary.html
Wednesday 4th February 2015, 6.30pm - Wednesday Afternoons Music, Chiswick
A Feast for the Senses
Baroque Encounter: Glenn Kesby (counter tenor), Lauren Brant (recorders), Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.wednesdayafternoonsmusic.co.uk/
Sunday 11th January 2015, 12.30pm - Hinde Street Methodist Church, London W1
Free lunchtime recital by Baroque Encounter
http://www.baroque-encounter.com/diary.html
Thursday 8th January 2015, 6.30pm - Handel House Museum, London
East Meets West: Jill Kemp (recorders) and Claire Williams (harpsichord)
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/east-meets-west
Sunday 14th December 2014, 7.30pm - The Great Hall, Dartington
Claudio Monteverdi: Vespers
Dartington Community Choir directed by Jonathan Watts
with The English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble and members of Devon Baroque
http://www.devonbaroque.co.uk/diary.html
Sunday 7th December 2014, 2.00pm - Handel House Museum, London
Join Flautotonic for 'A Christmas Celebration' - an entertaining and interactive family concert in Handel's Music Room. With percussionist Rebecca McChrystal and harpsichordist Claire Williams.
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/family-event
Saturday 6th December 2014, 8.00pm - St Thomas' Church, Highbury
Charpentier: Messe de Minuit
Highbury Chamber Choir
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Highbury-Chamber-Choir/111613682251658
Saturday 29th November 2014, 7.30pm - Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Handel: Zadok The Priest & Alexander's Feast
http://www.aldeburghmusicclub.onesuffolk.net/
Sunday 9th November 2014, 7.30pm - St George's Church, Brighton
London: Court, Theatre & Cathedral
The BREMF Players & Singers
http://www.bremf.org.uk/RHShome.htm
Sunday 2nd November 2014, 7.30pm - St Paul's Church, Brighton
Paris: Convent Divas
Musica Secreta, Celestial Sirens & Brighton Festival Youth Choir
http://www.bremf.org.uk/RHShome.htm
Thursday 16th October 2014, 6.30pm - Handel House Museum, London
Join Flautotonic for 'Dances, Drums and Whistles' with percussionist Rebecca McChrystal and harpsichordist Claire Williams.
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/dances-drums-whistles
Sunday 12th October 2014, 2.00pm - Handel House Museum, London
Join Amanda Cook (guitar) and Claire Williams (harpsichord) for an eclectic mix of music for guitar and harpsichord.
http://www.handelhouse.org/whats-on/concerts-and-events/pluckers-re-united
Saturday 4th October 2014, 7.30pm - Royal Albert Hall, London
An evening with and featuring the music of Max Richter
Guest artist Daniel Hope
Max Richter piano, keyboards, electronics
Max Richter Ensemble
Daniel Hope violin and direction
Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra
Acclaimed British composer Max Richter makes his Royal Albert Hall debut for a special evening devoted to two of his finest compositions.
Marking the tenth anniversary since its release, The Blue Notebooks is a collection of atmospheric compositions, some of which have since been heard in films such as Shutter Island and Waltz with Bashir. Renowned British violinist Daniel Hope plays and directs Richter and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra in Richter's reimagining of Vivaldi's masterpiece, The Four Seasons Recomposed, a Deutsche Grammophon release.
http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/max-richter-live/default.aspx