October 2018
The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
BOOK NOW Launching the festival, we welcome to Hastings for the first time The Sixteen ‘The Voices of Classic FM’. The choir is one of the greatest ensembles performing across the globe today and receives worldwide acclaim. Conducted by their Founder, Harry Christophers, their sell-out concerts are renowned for their distinctive sound, virtuosity and musicianship. The Sixteen’s ever-popular Queen of Heaven programme focusses on three composers’ unique devotion to the church. A new version of Allegri’s renowned Miserere is paired with James MacMillan’s…
Find out more »Concert by Candelight ‘Age of Baroque Virtuoso’
BOOK NOW Enjoy an evening of baroque music performed on authentic period instrument with international soloists. The programme features Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5 for solo harpsichord, flute and violin along with Vivaldi's virtuosic double Guitar concerto. Other masterworks by Corelli, Vivaldi, Telemann and Purcell complete the journey through Germany and Italy at the height of the baroque period. The Eden Stell Classical Guitar Duo, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading guitar ensembles, are internationally renowned for their dynamism,…
Find out more »Mozart’s Court
BOOK NOW Delve into Mozart’s world in 18th century Vienna. This concert features soprano Kirsty Hopkins (The Sixteen), who will performing arias from 'The Marriage of Figaro' and 'Don Giovanni' with chamber music from the Rautio Piano Trio. More than a concert, this is an immersive experience, exploring Mozart's life both internal and external as he was on the cusp of his breakthrough as an opera composer. Early booking advised due to limited seating. Kirsty Hopkins soprano Rautio Piano Trio:…
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