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All the programmes will be interspersed with contemporary readings from journals, eyewitness accounts and letters of the period, giving an instinctive feel for the vanished world and the people who created and enjoyed this rich musical legacy.  Refreshments will be served in the Chapter House.

Lanchester Early Music Festival
A series of chamber music concerts with music from the Baroque and Early Classical periods  

Venue: All Saints Parish Church 
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Tickets: £8 adults, concessions £5, under 18 years and full-time students free.  Admission at the door or reservations in advance from Dr Ian Brunt, The Lodge, Lanchester, County Durham DH7 0LF.  Please make cheques payable to 'All Saints Lanchester PCC' and enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

Saturday 15 July @ 7:30pm
A Byrde I have that sings so well
The Mass for Five Voices with Propers for Easter Day, Anthems & Organ Music by William Byrd.  The Chapter House Clerks of Durham Director: Andrew Fowler with Dr Ian Brunt (organ)

Saturday 29 July @ 7:30pm
Airs for the Seasons
Twelve Suites by James Oswald (1711-1769) from 'Airs for the Four Seasons' with readings from 'The Gardeners Monthly Directions' (1688) Marion Hiller, Noel Broome (Baroque violins) and Dr Ian Brunt (harpsichord & organ)

Saturday 12 August @7:30pm
Music for a While
A Recital of Restoration Sacred & Secular Songs, Arias & Anthems by Henry Purcell (1659-1695), John Blow & Pelham Humphrey Dr Peter Carey (baritone) & Dr Ian Brunt (harpsichord & organ)

Saturday 26 August @ 7:30pm
Glorious Vivaldi
Music by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) for two Violoncellos & Basso Continuo with Sonatas for Organ by Giovanni Battista Pescetti.  The Hallgate Ensemble Glenis & David Malkin (violoncellos) and Dr Ian Brunt (harpsichord & organ)

Saturday 9 September @ 7:30pm
Through a Glass, Darkly
Music for the Basse de Viole by Monsieur de Sainte Colombe le Fils (c. 1660-1720) from The Durham Manuscript, with music from the organ masses by Francois Couperin Greg Pullen (viola de gamba) and Dr Ian Brunt (harpsichord & organ)


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