Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival returns with an action-packed weekend of music later this month.
Taking place from Friday 22 May to Sunday 29 May those behind the event are confident music lovers are in for a real treat.
Tickets are selling well for this celebration of music with live concerts in some of Beverley’s most beautiful venues.
Festival Director Dr Delma Tomlin MBE said;
“We’re very excited to be returning to the beautiful town of Beverley for what promises to be an amazing weekend of music and celebration. This year’s theme is From Minstrels to Masterpieces, a festival designed to make you smile and be grateful for the joy of music.”
“So whether you’d like to take part in the workshops, learn more about the stories hidden within the town or just bask in the musical genius of Wilbye, Bach and Mozart, we’re sure you’ll find something to enjoy.”
“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the Arts Council for their continued and invaluable financial support, and to acknowledge all the musicians associated with the NCEM who have made such efforts to keep the music alive. We look forward to welcoming you in May.”
The importance of the town, its community and its history are reflected in this year’s programme and as well as an array of concerts there are workshops and talks revealing intriguing facts about Beverley’s past.
Treats in store include two concerts in Beverley Minster, opening with Florilegium who celebrate the music of JS Bach, including three of his Brandenburg Concerti.
Start the weekend in style on Saturday morning when the Minster will be filled with music from 18th century Vienna. This young classical wind sextet from France, Sarbacanes perform Music for Garden and Table with works by Haydn, Mozart and Salieri.
The festival also features the highly acclaimed Ensemble Molière, the first ensemble to be chosen as the New Generation Baroque Ensemble, supported by BBC Radio 3, the Royal College of Music, and the National Centre for Early Music.
The King’s Playlist is a selection of music from the Court of Louise XIV taking place in Toll Gavel United Church and featuring works by Charpentier, Lully, Couperin, Delalande and Marais.
Tickets are selling fast, and the full programme is available to view online at https://www.ncem.co.uk/whats-on/bemf-2022/
