DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
JAN
F Scarlatti Daniele
10 Wigmore Hall, London
Supersize Polyphony 2
24 Malvern Theatres
25 Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick
30 Poole Lighthouse
FEB
Supersize Polyphony 2
07 Wells Cathedral
MAR
Oz & Armonico Drink to Music, Gin & Phonic
03 Bury St Edmunds Music Festival
AC Academy Scholars Masterclass with Elin Manahan Thomas
23 The Courthouse, Warwick
APR
Handel Israel in Egypt
05 Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick
13 Malvern Festival Theatre 19 Cuenca Festival, Spain
BOOKING TICKETS
MAY
Naked Byrd 2
06 Sherborne Abbey
JUN
Rachmaninov Vespers 20 Northern Aldborough Music Festival
21 Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick
JUL
Rachmaninov Vespers
02 Budleigh Music Festival 03 Lighthouse, Poole 12 Malvern Priory
Beowulf 15 Warwick Hall, King’s High School
The Fairy Queen 22 Westgreen Opera Gardens
Tickets for our local performances can be purchased from the Royal Spa Centre & Town Hall Box Office, Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Leamington Spa CV32 4AA.
OPENING TIMES: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm | Sat-Sun 10am-3pm | Bank Holidays Closed
Tickets can also be purchased by phone: 01926 334418 or online: www.armonico.org.uk
At many of our performances we provide free or discounted companion tickets for disabled ticket holders who need assistance. Please check with the box office when booking. If you have specific access queries or queries about the performance, please contact us via email hello@armonico.org.uk
THE
TIMES
FRANCESCO SCARLATTI DANIELE HANDEL DIXIT DOMINUS
ARMONICO CONSORT
DIRECTOR | CHRISTOPHER MONKS
In one of the bibles most epic and incredible stories, Scarlatti brings to life a tale of betrayal, courage, faith, and love. The story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den lay hidden in a library for centuries.
Unearthed by Armonico Consort, this treasure is one of the most dramatic oratorios ever set to music. Le Figaro (Paris) claimed that our last Scarlatti discovery was the greatest classical find of the century! We think this is an experience not to be missed.
‘SPECTACULAIRE’
‘THE CLASSICAL MUSIC FIND OF THE CENTURY’ LE FIGARO
FRI 10 JAN 2025 | 7.30pm
Wigmore Hall
TICKETS: £40 | £36 | £32
£26 | £18
Box office: 020 7935 2141 www.wigmore-hall.org.uk
6PM
PRE CONCERT TALK BY DR GEOFFREY WEBBER
BRAND NEW PROGRAMME!
SUPERSIZE POLYPHONY 2
The critically acclaimed Supersize Polyphony programme of choral music on a colossal scale, made Armonico Consort famous across the British Isles. Back with even more daring and adventurous staging in 20 – 40, and even 60 different voice parts, we will once again sing 360 degrees around the audience, totally immersing them in their sound!
In a BRAND NEW programme we feature many newly discovered works, most of which are rarely performed and some never recorded. This concert will also feature a world premiere by Hollywood composer (and co-founder of our education outreach) David Buckley.
If you loved the first instalment of Supersize Polyphony, you simply cannot miss this concert. As an extra treat, we will bring you Tallis’s Spem in Alium – surely the perfect way to kick off 2025!
Enjoy a tasty tipple recommended by our friend, wine expert Oz Clarke.
Exclusive to St Mary’s Warwick concerts
We are planning to make a recording of Supersize Polyphony 2 as soon as we raise enough sponsorship.
We would love to hear from you if you are interested in supporting.
THE TIMES
BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE
DATES
FRI 24 JAN 2025 | 7.30pm | Malvern Theatres
ARMONICO CONSORT | DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER MONKS
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS: Kings School Worcester Chamber Choir and 100 incredible singers from local schools.
TICKETS: £38.08 | £34.72 | £31.36
Box office: 01684 892277 or www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
SAT 25 JAN 2025 | 7.30pm | Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick
ARMONICO CONSORT | DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER MONKS
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS: AC Academy Warwick, Boy & Girl Choristers from St Mary’s Warwick, the Collegium Community Choir and 100 incredible singers from Warwickshire schools.
TICKETS: £37.50 | £26.50 | £20.50 | £15.50 U16’s free with full paying adult
Box office: 01926 334418 or www.armonico.org.uk
Generously co-sponsored by Braunston Marina and Derek & Rosemary Holding.
THU 30 JAN 2025 | 7pm | Lighthouse, Poole
ARMONICO CONSORT | DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER MONKS
WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS: Bournemouth Symphony Chorus and 100 incredible singers from Dorset Schools.
TICKETS: £28.50 | £24.50 | £18
Box office: 01202 280000 or www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
FRI 07 FEB 2025 | 7pm | Wells Cathedral
ARMONICO CONSORT | DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER MONKS
WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS: Wells Cathedral choristers, Wells Cathedral Oratorio Society and 100 incredible singers from Dorset Schools.
TICKETS: £43.50 | £33.50 | £29.50 | £24.50 | £14.50
Box office: 01749 832207 or www.wellscathedral.org.uk
BRAND NEW PROGRAMME!
Inviolata a 12, Josquin
Plainsong Introit: Suscepimus, Deus
Mass for Four Voices, Byrd: Kyrie & Gloria
Qui Habitat a 24, Josquin
Creed
Ave Verum, Byrd
Plainsong Offertory: Felix namque es
Mass for Four Voices: Sanctus & Benedictus
COMMISSION (World Premiere), David Buckley
Deo Gratias a 12, Van Wilder
Plainsong Communion: Beata viscera
O Fortunato Giorno a 30, Malvezzi
Plainsong: Propter veritatem
Mass for Four Voices: Agnus Dei, Byrd
Plainchant: Benedicamus Domino
Deo Gratias a 36, Okegham
Spem In Alium a 40
HANDEL ISRAEL IN EGYPT
ARMONICO
CONSORT
& BAROQUE ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR | CHRISTOPHER MONKS
Israel in Egypt is without a doubt Handel’s most spectacular choral showpiece. Almost certainly the most dramatic choral writing form the 18th century and Biblically epic, from graphic musical depictions of flies, frogs, hailstones, the river Nile turning to blood to the parting of the Red Sea.
For lovers of the lyrical and ornate choruses of Messiah and Dixit Dominus, this is definitely one not to miss, with soloists sung by the brilliant critically acclaimed 5* award singers of Armonico Consort.
Enjoy a tasty tipple recommended by our friend, wine expert Oz Clarke.
Exclusive to St Mary’s Warwick concerts
DATES
SAT 05 APR 2025 | 7.30PM
Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick
TICKETS: £37.50 | £26.50 | £20.50 | 15.50
Box office: 01926 334418 www.armonico.org.uk
This performance is generously supported by Hilary Eldridge, member of the Conductor’s Circle.
SUN 13 APR 2025 | 3PM
Malvern Theatres
TICKETS: £38.08 | £34.72 | £31.36
Box office: 01684 892277 www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
SAT 19 APR 2025
Cuenca Festival, Spain
Box office: 01926 334418 www.armonico.org.uk
RACHMANINOV VESPERS BY CANDLELIGHT
ARMONICO CONSORT DIRECTOR | CHRISTOPHER MONKS
If you are new to the Vespers, think of his divine Symphony no 2, but performed by voices, and you won’t even get close to how incredible this is! Just 110 years ago, what is widely praised as Rachmaninov’s greatest achievement and the greatest achievement of the Russian Orthodox Church was created. The composer managed to find a way of turning the choir into an orchestra, both texturally and dynamically. The music was so personal to Rachmaninov, that he requested the ‘Nunc Dimitis’, the fifth movement be sung at his funeral
In the exquisite late evening candlelit setting, be transported by what is simply the most gorgeous choral music ever to have been written, and for a moment in time, simply nothing else in life will matter.
Enjoy a tasty tipple recommended by our friend, wine expert Oz Clarke. Exclusive to St Mary’s Warwick concerts
DATES
FRI 20 JUN 2025 | 7.30PM
Northern Aldborough Music Festival
Box office: www.aldboroughfestival.co.uk
SAT 21 JUN 2025 | 8PM
Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick
TICKETS: £37.50 | £26.50 | £20.50 | £15.50
Box office: 01926 334418 www.armonico.org.uk
Warwick performance is generously supported by an original member of St Mary’s Scholars and Armonico Consort, and a generous volunteer to the charity.
WED 02 JUL 2025 | 8.30PM
Budleigh Music Festival
Box office: www.budleighmusicfestival.co.uk
THU 03 JUL 2025 | 7PM Lighthouse, Poole
TICKETS: £28.50 | £24.50 | £18
Box office: 01202 280000 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
SAT 12 JUL 2025 | 8PM
Malvern Priory
Box office: www.armonico.org.uk
MASTERCLASS WITH ELIN MANAHAN THOMAS
Armonico Consort’s brilliant young AC Academy Scholars work with world renowned soprano, and long- time Armonico friend, Elin Manahan Thomas in a variety of repertoire. The event will take place on the 22nd March and end with a performance at 3pm, and all are welcome to attend with a retiring collection.
For any enquiries regarding this masterclass please contact: ahannan@armonico.org.uk / 01926 800109
Singing sessions for people living with dementia and their carers
Warwick
Wednesdays
1pm-2.30pm
All Saints Church, Vicarage Fields Warwick, CV34 5NL
Thursdays
Bi-weekly | 1pm-2.30pm The Onward Club, 107 Helmswood Drive, Chelmsley Wood, B37 7NS
Generously sponsored by Hilary Eldridge, member of Armonico Consort’s Conductor’s Circle. Supported by the Solihull Fairer Futures Fund
£6 per session*
£5 per session*
*Suggested donation per session or whatever you can afford, carers go free
To book a place or for further information please contact Sarah Riddell: sriddell@armonico.org.uk or call 07722 632242 Come and
2025
CHOIR CREATION
Our unique Choir Creation scheme delivers sustainable in-school music education in partnership with Music Education Hubs. Schools can work with one of our experienced leaders to achieve the following:
• Whole class singing/choirs in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3
• Start new choirs or develop existing choirs in your school
• Train a teacher to be a choir leader
• Ongoing mentoring support for new choir leaders
• Performance opportunities alongside professional musicians
For more information, please contact Nathan Cole: ncole@armonico.org.uk
AC ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Applications are now open to become an AC Academy Scholar. Gain valuable experience in the professional music world and benefit from:
• Free singing lessons, mentoring and coaching from the UK’s best teachers/leaders
• Solo opportunities and prestigious performance opportunities alongside professionals
• Confidence/self-esteem boosters
• Concert tours and bursaries for music courses, Oxbridge/University choral scholarship support
JOIN AN AC ACADEMY CHOIR!
Our popular AC Academy after school choirs for children aged 7-18 are expanding:
TUDOR GRANGE MEON VALE TUESDAY 4.30PM
WARWICK TUESDAY 5PM
COVENTRY WEDNESDAY 4.15PM
For more information on joining a choir or becoming a Scholar, contact Ann Hannan: ahannan@armonico.org.uk
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JET
Phillips and Becker
Accountancy
Services
Tractivity Limited
Rayburn Tours
NP Aerospace
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Limited
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PATRONS
Mrs C Beecham
Helen Brittain
Mr Michael Burrows
Mrs S Carr-Wu
Coralie Clark
Mrs J Cooke
Mrs Dawn Curtis
Mrs Gemma Davies
Mr Anthony E Davies
Tony & Helen
Fitzpatrick
Mrs D Fowler
Mr Malcolm Garner
Caryll Green & Dr
Elizabeth Saxon
Dr Barbara A Harland
Monica Heath
Mr Andrew Lawton
Mrs S J Liggins
Miss Jennifer Lorch
Miss Ursula Lowe
We are especially grateful to the following Benefactors who have given most generously to support our work:
Mrs H Mills
Dr A Nicholls
Ms Benedetta Polk
Dr & Mrs C P Rourke
Mr Jim Rowley
Peta Sams
Mr David Sarginson
Dr Derek Smith
Mrs Sidney Syson
Mr I M Taylor
Mrs Patricia
Tomlinson
Mrs J Upward
Dr Louise Warburton
Mrs J Ward
Peter & Pat Wartnaby
Mr & Mrs J
Wynn-Evans
ENCORE APPEAL
PATRONS
Dr Kate Bailey
Mr Jazz Bhamra
Mr & Mrs D & H
Bradley
Margaret CaselyHayford CBE & Giles Quarme
Mr M J Cooke
Rebecca Earle
Mr & Mrs Faulds
Professor Roger Gadsby MBE &
Mrs Pam Gadsby
Mr Malcolm Harbour
CBE & Mrs Penny
Harbour
Gillian Higginson
Jon Jeffery
Brian & Wendy Lloyd
Robert Macpherson
Dr F C Millard
Jeremy Moody
Pamela Stanier
Mr & Mrs CJL Thorne
ENCORE APPEAL
BENEFACTORS
His Honour Richard
Cole DL & Mrs
Sheila Cole
Hugh and Felicity
Furber
David & Sally Howells
Mr David Kershaw
CBE JP
The Marklew Family
Mr Nigel May
Mrs Janet Moore & Honorary Alderman
Michael Hammon
Pam O’Brien
Capt. Dermot
Rhodes
Barbara & Christopher Purser
Roger Wiglesworth
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
Clive & Paula
Benfield
Mr John Boyden
The Burbidge Family
Nick & Katie Chester
Sir Martin Dunne
KCVO & Mrs
Mish Dunne
Mrs Margaret Eardley
Sir John Egan
& Lady Julia Egan
Derek & Rosemary
Holding
John Osborn CBE
The Pragnell Family
Gerry Slora & Jill Slora
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE
Mr J Cook
Mrs Hilary Eldridge
Paul & Brigitta Lock
Mr Jamie Justham & Mrs Alison Justham
Mr Roger Medwell
MBE DL
Mr David Phillips
MBE & Mrs Robina
Phillips
Dr Paul Thandi CBE
DL & Mrs
Nicki Thandi
Mr & Mrs Turner
ARMONICO RECORDINGS
Armonico Consort and Baroque Players have collaborated with some of the finest musicians to produce world-class recordings, which have gained widespread critical acclaim for their innovative programmes and exceptional quality.
Our CDs are available at all major retailers, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music and Presto Music www.prestomusic.com For assistance please contact: marketing@armonico.org.uk or 01926 800109 ext 1
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Enjoy our glorious music with a tasty tipple specially recommended by our friend and wine expert Oz Clarke, the perfect accompaniment!
