Blackdowns Early Music

Blackdowns Early Music Projects have been happening every year since 2004.  The Project was principally conceived  to draw together groups of experienced singers to work under the expert guidance of specialist music directors on programmes of infrequently performed early music (mostly pre 1720).   The singers are invited from all over Europe and the UK and spend 3 or 4 days working together on music that is performed in Blackdown Hills area venue.  The resulting choral concerts  have become a mainstream event in the Blackdowns calendar for anyone who loves mediaeval, renaissance or baroque vocal music.  Last year we also presented a programme comprising readings of Shakespeare Sonnets with music of the period presented by Globe Theatre performers.

In 2011 we have four concerts planned – more information here