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SCARLATTI DIXIT DOMINUS & MESSA A 16
FRANCESCO SCARLATTI, IL DANIELE NEL LAGO DE’ LEONI
THE GUARDIAN
HANDELIAN PYROTECHNICS
BEOWULF
DIDO & AENEAS
ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT
NAKED BYRD
NAKED BYRD 2
J. S. BACH, SOLO CANTATAS
GREENSLEEVES
SUPERSIZE POLYPHONY
LET THE BRIGHT SERAPHIM
THE FAIRY QUEEN
REQUIEM
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY JAN
MAY
Handel’s Fireworks
Roderick Willams Masterclass
29 Lighthouse, Poole
10 The Court House, Warwick
A Moment of Calm
Telemann’s Flute
31 Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick
FEB A Moment of Calm by Candelight 01 Malvern Theatres
MAR
19 The Court House, Warwick 20 Great Malvern Priory
JUN King Arthur 14 Malvern Theatres 18 Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick 25 Wyke Manor, Pershore
Naked Byrd 2 05 Wimborne Minster
Forgotten Scarlatti 06 Trinity College Cambridge
JUL King Arthur 11 The Llandeilo Music Festival
St Matthew Passion 24 Malvern Theatres 26 Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick 27 Wells Cathedral
BOOKING TICKETS Tickets for most 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
HANDEL’S FIREWORKS ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR | CHRISTOPHER MONKS Composed for the coronation of King George II, and performed at every coronation since, Zadok the Priest and The King Shall Rejoice have stamped their mark on music history as some of the most powerful and evocative works to have been composed for such an event. Made up of 18 short movements for chorus and soloists, the Te Deum is one of Handel’s most splendid works, written to celebrate King George II’s triumphant return from the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. The concert also features the famous Fireworks Music, composed in 1749 to accompany the royal celebrations for the ending of the War of the Austrian succession. Running time approx. 120 mins with interval
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS Te Deum for the victory of Dettingen, HWV 283 Coronation Anthems, HWV 258-261 The King Shall Rejoice Let thy Hand be Strengthened My Heart is Inditing Zadok the Priest Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351
THU 29 JAN 2026 | 7.30PM Lighthouse, Poole TICKETS: From £17 Box Office: 01202 280000 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS The Lake Isle, Ola Gjielo Ubi Caritas, Ola Gjielo Lux Aeterna, Will Todd Seal Lullaby, Whitacre Lullay - Lulla, Philip Stopford Sleep Song, Lovland Benedictus, Karl Jenkins Ballad, James Macmillan May it be, Enya (arr. M Sheeran) On the Nature of Daylight, Max Richter (arr. Lawson) O Nata Lux, Tallis (arr. Irving)
A MOMENT OF CALM By Candlelight ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR | CHRISTOPHER MONKS SOPRANO & ELECTRIC HARP | ELOISE IRVING Our Naked Byrd concert series and recordings defined the second decade of Armonico Consort. This exquisitely crafted programme which intertwined magical chants by Hildegard of Bingen and incredible 16th Century Polyphony, is the most powerful choral music of the 20th Century. A Moment of Calm is a brand-new programme which brings together international soprano Eloise Irving with her electric harp, and our world class choir in music, which will transport you through a journey of charm, beauty and reflection. Running time approx. 1 hour, no interval Drinks available to purchase at start of the concert
SAT 31 JAN 2026 | 8PM Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick TICKETS: £37.50 | £26.50 | £20.50 | £15.50 Box office: 01926 334418 www.armonico.org.uk SUN 01 FEB 2026 | 5PM Malvern Theatres TICKETS: £34 | £31 | £28 Box office: 01684 892277 www.malvern-theatres.co.uk This concert has been generously sponsored by Hilary Eldridge, member of the Conductor’s Circle. This programme will be recorded in February 2026 and released later in the year. We are very grateful for the support of Hilary who has made this possible and enjoyed Eloise’s wonderful performances for many years.
J. S. BACH ST MATTHEW PASSION ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE PLAYERS DIRECTOR | CHRISTOPHER MONKS EVANGELIST | NATHAN VALE CHRISTUS | ALEX JONES J.S. Bach vividly, passionately, and dramatically brings to life the tale of the Passion of Christ according to Matthew, in what is perhaps the greatest of all the Passion settings and without doubt one of the finest choral works ever composed. Whatever your own spiritual beliefs, it is a work of genius, combining the most perfectly formed recitative and powerful choruses with beautiful arias in the most dramatic, almost operatic way. Armonico Consort’s finest soloists, chorus and period instrumentalists will shine as they explore the intense emotions and humanity of the Passion of Christ as depicted in Bach’s masterpiece.
Running time approx. 180 mins with interval
TUE 24 MARCH 2026 | 7PM Malvern Theatres TICKETS: £34.00 | £31.00 | £28.00 Box office: 01684 892277 www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
FRI 27 MARCH 2026 | 7PM Wells Cathedral, Wells TICKETS: £47.44 | £36.90 | £32.68 | £27.40 | £16.86 Box office: 01749 674483 www.wellscathedral.org.uk
THU 26 MARCH 2026 | 7PM Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick TICKETS: £37.50 | £26.50 | £20.50 | £15.50 Box office: 01926 334418 www.armonico.org.uk arwick performance is generously supported by Hilary Eldridge, W member of Armonico Consort’s Conductor’s Circle.
SCHOLARS MASTERCLASS WITH RODERICK WILLIAMS The world’s most famous baritone, Roderick Williams returns to share his inspiration with our AC Academy Scholars. It is two years since his last masterclass, and in that time the scholar’s have gone on to be awarded several Oxbridge Choral Scholarships, principal roles at the Royal Opera House and RSC, the winner and runner up of the BBC chorister of the year and even performing in the official BBC Christmas Children in Need video with Pudsey! Hear Roddy share his expertise and experience and sing alongside our wonderful talented teenagers.
SUN 10 MAY 2026 Masterclass 11.30AM - 2.45PM Concert 3.30PM - 4.30PM The Court House, Warwick TICKETS: Masterclass & Concert £19.50 Concert only £9.50 BOX OFFICE: 0333 666 3366 www.armonico.org.uk
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS Paris Quartet no 6 in E Minor TWV 43, Georg Phillipp Telemann Soprano Arias: Non Disperar (Guilio Cesare, Georg Fredric Handel Lascia ch’io pianga, Georg Fredric Handel See Even Night (Fairy Queen), Henry Purcell Bist du bei mir (Diomedes), Gottfried Heinrich Stölzle Flute Concerto in D Majo, Georg Phillipp Telemann
TELEMANN’S FLUTE
Ich folge dir gleichfalls (St John Passion), Johan Sebastian Bach
ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE PLAYERS DIRECTOR | CHRISTOPHER MONKS FLUTE | EVA CABALLERO SOPRANO | HANNAH FRASER MACKENZIE Originally from Barcelona, Eva has wowed Armonico’s audiences for years with her spectacularly beautiful playing, but this is part of a huge international performing career. In the UK she regularly performs with The Mozartists, Solomon’s Knot, Gabrieli Consort and The Sixteen, and plays in some of the world’s finest orchestras. She will be joined by Armonico regular soprano, Hannah Fraser Mackenzie in what will be the perfect evening to enjoy some of the most exquisite baroque music in more intimate settings. Running time approx. 1 hour, no interval. Drinks available to purchase at start of concert.
THU 19 MAY 2026 | 7.30PM The Court House, Warwick TICKETS: £28.82 BOX OFFICE: 0333 666 3366 www.armonico.org.uk WED 20 MAY 2026 | 7.30PM Great Malvern Priory TICKETS: TBC BOX OFFICE: 01684 892277 www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
HENRY PURCELL’S KING ARTHUR ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR | CHRISTOPHER MONKS NARRATOR | OZ CLARKE Building on the tremendous success of our earlier semi-staged Purcell performances, we return with his opera reimagined in true Armonico Consort style—fresh, vibrant, and alive for today’s audiences. With a brand new script featured; written by the gifted William Towers, we reimagine the legend of King Arthur, beautifully interwoven with Purcell’s exquisite music. It promises a wonderfully entertaining midsummer evening for devoted Purcell fans, and for families simply looking for a great night out! Running time approx. 120mins with interval.
SUN 14 JUN 2026 | 7.30PM Malvern Theatres TICKETS: £34.00 | £31.00 | £28.00 Box office: 01684 892277 www.malvern-theatres.co.uk
THU 25 JUN 2026 | 7.30PM Wyke Manor, Pershore TICKETS: TBC Box Office: 01926 334418 www.armonico.org.uk
THU 18 JUN 2026 | 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
SAT 11 JUL 2026 | 7.30PM Llandeilo Music Festival TICKETS: TBC Box Office: 01926 334418 www.armonico.org.uk
Warwick performance is generously supported by Braunston Marina and Rosemary Holding
SUPERSIZE POLYPHONY 3 - VENETIAN BLINDERS! ARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE PLAYERS THE ENGLISH CORNETT AND SACKBUT ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR | CHRISTOPHER MONKS A MESSAGE FROM CHRISTOPHER MONKS ABOUT OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT My musical journey started with Monteverdi and the Venetian Schools. That has inspired so much of what we have gone on to develop at Armonico Consort and has never ceased to inspire me and our musicians. The sharp eyed will notice that within the programme I have placed a huge polychoral work by Francisco Valls, a Catalan composer. The reason is simple – the influence of the Venetian composers across Europe was staggering during the renaissance and baroque. Composers would travel for months to share and sell their music. For those who have loved the cinema sound effects of our polychoral performances from ‘Spem in Alium’ in 40 parts surrounding the audience, to the effervescent drama of the Francesco Scarlatti 16 part works, this is all of that, plus more. We will be working with special guest choirs around the UK in celebration of our momentous milestone. Running time approx. 120 mins with interval
25TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION PROGRAMME INCLUDES
DATES: TBC (September/October 2026)
Missa Scala Aretina a 16, Valls Ave Maris Stella a 8, Monteverdi Audite Principes a 16, Gabrielli Omnes Gentes 16, Gabrieli Nisi Dominus a 10 OR Lauda Jerusalem, Monteverdi O Jesu mi dulcissime a 8, Gabrieli Beatus Vir, Monteverdi Confitebor Tibi, Monteverdi David Buckley Commission: 2 five minute works - World Premieres
Venues include: - Wells Cathedral - Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick - Malvern Theatres - Worcester Cathedral - Lighthouse, Poole - Ely Cathedral - Exeter Cathedral
TICKETS ON SALE SPRING 2026 Warwick performance generously sponsored by Mr John Cook
25 YEARS ROUND UP!
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A QUARTER CENTURY! 25 years ago, a group of friends joined me in a pub, and decided we wanted to put on concerts, but not like everyone else, with a difference. We wanted to find a way to bring music to life for a modern audience who increasingly wanted more from the concert experience (including a decent glass in their hand). In so many of the cases, we simply went back to how things were originally performed. So much music from the 16 – 18th century was never intended to be placed in front of an audience and just listened to. Liturgical polyphony moved around the buildings, often never seen, Spem in Alium surrounded the listeners from all sides, Purcell’s Operas were performed in a lively and often bawdy way, with the audience almost certainly drunk (probably the musicians too). I could go on. On September 21, 2001, Dame Emma Kirkby stepped on the stage of St Mary’s in Warwick, with a bunch of fresh faced musicians with very little real world experience of staging concerts. A most remarkable thing happened, that despite there being 30 performers in that first concert, Emma made us feel like we were making intimate chamber music and showed us a totally different way to engage with each other, both in rehearsal and performance.
Since then, and over 1000 concerts later, that unique approach has never left us, and whether we are performing one of our ‘Supersize Polyphony’ concerts with a multitude of musicians, or a small choir singing exquisite choral music, or one of our massive Royal Albert Hall concerts with 2500 singers. Not to mention our work creating over 300 choirs in schools and creating and performing incredible songs with SEND children, and our 3 choirs for those living with dementia and their families, the journey has been huge. Almost 200,000 have now benefitted from the outreach done by our charity across the UK. Titles have always been an entertainment for us, a good way of capturing the attention of new audiences, and keeping us amused in the pub. My favourites – Monteverdi’s Flying Circus, There’s Something about Mary, Baroque Around the Block, Too Hot to Handel, not to mention Venetian Blinders which will be our actual birthday concert. We have had 5 star reviews from The Times, BBC Music Magazine and The Independent plus a plethora of internation press and 4 star reviews from almost every major publication in the UK. All of it to our joy and surprise!
MY TOP 10 MEMORIES FROM THE LAST 25 YEARS - Walking on stage with Dame Emma Kirkby for the first time, and then not sleeping that night - planning the next few years inside my head. - Witnessing the hilarious carnage of Thomas Guthrie frightening the audience to death as he hid within them to start ‘The Scene of the Drunken Poet’ in our first ever Fairy Queen by Purcell. -
My first time conducting over a thousand musicians at the Royal Albert Hall.
- A multitude of incredible festival venues, most especially conducting Biber’s enormous 53 part mass to a packed Canterbury Cathedral. - Working with astonishing artists – Nicola Benedetti, Sir Willard White, Dame Judi Dench, Jeremy Irons, Anthony Sher, Dame Emma Kirkby and Rachel Podger amongst others. -
My mother’s phone going off during the first piece of our Wigmore Hall debut.
- Learning of a totally different approach to music making as we created choirs for street children in Nairobi, and with students in Mexico. -
Every Bach programme we have performed.
- Performing the 16 part works of Francesco Scarlatti for the first time in London, Naples and Tel Aviv, and blowing the audience away. - Seeing the Scholars programme grow and talented young people from all backgrounds achieving and surpassing their potential.
At our heart is a community, not just of musicians and staff, but also audiences and patrons and funders. None of what we do is possible without a combination of all of these. For that we are, and will continue to be hugely grateful for everything that people bring to this fabulous group of musicians and the team behind. Christopher Monks Founder & Artistic Director
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PLUS: at St Mary’s Warwick, Malvern Theatres, and Lighthouse, Poole concerts Premium Patrons, President’s Circle, and Conductor’s Circle members enjoy a complimentary concert programme, a glass of sparkling wine at every performance, as well as discounts on tickets and complimentary invitations to concerts.
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A gift in your Will is a powerful way to share your passion for music, leaving a lasting legacy of outstanding music and high-quality education. By supporting Armonico Consort, you’ll help nurture future generations of musicians and ensure that our music education programmes continue to thrive. Your legacy allows us to plan ahead with confidence, grow our impact, and reach more communities through our core programmes and new initiatives. To find out more about leaving a legacy, contact our Fundraising Team: Call: 01926 800109, extension 6 Email: individualgiving@armonico.org.uk Visit: www.armonico.org.uk/support-us/legacy-giving
2026 IN SCHOOL CHOIR CREATION SCHEME Armonico Consort’s Choir Creation scheme delivers sustainable in-school music education and CPD through generous support from our funding partners. Schools work with our experienced leaders to achieve the following over a 5 session, in person programme: • • • • •
Whole class/choir singing in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 Start new choirs or develop existing choirs CPD training for teachers to be a choir leader Ongoing mentoring support for new choir leaders Perfomance opportunities at large scale events, including the Royal Albert Hall every 2/3 years, alongside professional muscians • Armonico Consort achievement award and impact evaluation for school leadership For more information, contact Nathan Cole (Director of Operations and Outreach): ncole@armonico.org.uk
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AC ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS
Our popular AC Academy after school choirs for children aged 7-18 are expanding:
Applications are considered throughout the year to become an AC Academy Scholar. Gain valuable experience in the professional music world and benefit from:
SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Meon Vale, Tuesday | 4:15pm-5:30pm WARWICK By Audition Only The Courthouse, Warwick Tuesday | 4.15pm-5.15pm Juniors 5.15pm-6.30pm Seniors COVENTRY St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School, Wednesday | 4.15pm-5.30pm
NEW! WEST WARWICKSHIRE St Nicholas C of E Primary, Alcester, Monday | 4.30pm-5.45pm OUR CHOIRS ARE GROWING ALL THE TIME - SCAN THE QR TO SIGN UP AND FOR THE LATEST UPDATES:
• F ree singing lessons, mentoring and coaching from the UK’s best teachers /leaders • Solo opportunities and prestigious performance opportunities alongside professionals • Boosts confidence and selfesteem • Concert tours and bursaries for music courses • Oxbridge/University choral scholarship support For more info contact Ann Hannan: ahannan@armonico.org.uk
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We are especially grateful to the following benefactors who have given most generously to support Armonico Consort, those who wish to remain anonymous, and to the other individuals who give regular donations in support of our work. CORPORATE SPONSORS BaByliss International Moore & Tibbits Solicitors Phillips and Becker Accountancy Services Rayburn Tours NP Aerospace Castrads Limited Braunston Marina Limited The Mill Gardens, Warwick PATRONS Debbie Austin Dr Kate Bailey Mrs C Beecham Mr Jazz Bhamra Mr & Mrs D & H Bradley Paul Brennan Helen Brittain Mr Michael Burrows Mrs S Carr-Wu Coralie Clark Mrs J Cooke Mr M J Cooke Mrs Gemma Davies Mr Anthony E Davies Rebecca Earle Mr & Mrs Faulds Tony & Helen Fitzpatrick Mrs D Fowler Mr Malcolm Garner Yvette Glover Caryll Green & Dr Elizabeth Saxon
Mr Malcolm Harbour CBE & Mrs Penny Harbour Dr Barbara A Harland Monica Heath Gillian Higginson Jon Jeffery Victor Keene MBE Mr Andrew Lawton Miss Jennifer Lorch Miss Ursula Lowe Mrs S J Liggins Brian & Wendy Lloyd Robert Macpherson Dr F C Millard Mrs H Mills Jeremy Moody Dr A Nicholls Ms Benedetta Polk Mr Jim Rowley Peta Sams Mr David Sarginson Mrs Elizabeth Simpson Dr Derek Smith Mr James Sommerville Pamela Stanier Liz Statham Bob Stone Mrs Sidney Syson Mr I M Taylor Revd. Neil Thompson Mr & Mrs CJL Thorne Mrs Patricia Tomlinson Dr Louise Warburton Mrs J Ward Peter & Pat Wartnaby Mr & Mrs J Wynn-Evans
PREMIUM PATRONS Mr & Mrs H S Brar Hugh and Felicity Furber Professor Roger Gadsby MBE & Mrs Pam Gadsby Lesley Hickin David & Sally Howells Mr David Kershaw CBE JP Canon Douglas Lamb The Marklew Family Mr Nigel May Pam O’Brien The Pragnell Family Barbara & Christopher Purser Capt. Dermot Rhodes Roger Wiglesworth PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Clive & Paula Benfield Nick & Katie Chester Mrs Sheila Cole Sir Martin Dunne KCVO & Mrs Mish Dunne Mrs Margaret Eardley Rosemary Holding Mrs Janet Moore & Honorary Alderman Michael Hammon Gerry Slora & Jill Slora
CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE Mr Chris Baylis & Mrs Alex Baylis Mr John Boyden David Burbidge CBE, DL and Sandra Burbidge Mr J Cook Sir John Egan & Lady Julia Egan Mrs Hilary Eldridge Gillian James Mr Jamie Justham & Mrs Alison Justham Paul & Brigitta Lock Mr Roger Medwell MBE DL Mr John Osborn CBE Mr David Phillips MBE & Mrs Robina Phillips Dr Paul Thandi CBE DL & Mrs Nicki Thandi
We would like to give a special thanks to all our wonderful volunteers and hosts who generously support the running of our concerts.
Memory Singers
Wednesdays | 1pm-2.30pm
Warwick Coventry
FIRST SESSIO N FREE!
All Saints Church Vicarage Fields, Warwick, CV34 5NL £6 per session (carers go free)
Thursdays | 10.30am-12pm Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub Everdon Road, Coventry, CV6 4FB £5 suggested donation per session (carers go free)
Thursdays | 1pm-2.30pm
Solihull
The Onward Club 107 Helmswood Drive, Chelmsley Wood, B37 7NS £5 suggested donation per session (carers go free)
Details may be subject to change. Please check www.armonico.org.uk/communities We are hugely grateful to all the generous supporters who fund Memory Singers, including a range of Trusts and Foundations and dedicated individual donors.
Singing sessions for people living with dementia and their carers
Singing has been proven to help people living with dementia to unlock memories and re-establish cognitive pathways. Our sessions are led by specially-trained musicians and bring people together in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Starting with relaxed refreshments, followed by fun warm-ups, activity songs and a wide variety of familiar tunes, the sessions can help build new friendships and boost confidence, helping people to feel more positive and supported. They are open to anyone living with dementia or other neurological condition, but participants need to be accompanied by a carer.
To book a place or for further information please contact Sarah Riddell: Email sriddell@armonico.org.uk or call 07722 632242
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Support our Memory Singers
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We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to support our Memory Singers Group in Solihull.
Tasks would involve preparing the concert area and audience seating, programme selling and checking tickets.
Volunteer with Armonico! Support our Memory Singers
Please contact Sarah Riddell: Please contact Becky Coates: Email sriddell@armonico.org.uk Email bcoates@armonico.org.uk or call 07722 632242 or friendly call 01926 800109 ext. 1 team of Come and join our and supportive
volunteers who help make this joyful programme happen.
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