Musical & Amicable Society

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Musical & Amicable Society Baroque Orchestra

Forthcoming Concerts

Sat 07 Nov
Bach: B Minor Mass
Cheltenham Town Hall
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07 Nov 2026, 19:30 – 23:30
Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA, UK
Cheltenham Bach Choir Musical and Amicable Society David Crown musical director Hannah Davey soprano Rebecca Afonwy-Jones mezzo soprano Sebastian Hill tenor Felix Kemp baritone
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Sat 28 Nov
Bach: Christmas Oratorio
Gloucester Cathedral
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28 Nov 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Gloucester Cathedral, 12 College Grn, Gloucester GL1 2LX, UK
Gloucester Choral Society Adrian Partington - Musical Director
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Tue 08 Dec
Handel: Messiah
Southwell Minster
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08 Dec 2026, 19:00 – 22:00
Southwell Minster, Church St, Southwell NG25 0HD, UK
Rebecca Hardwick - soprano Judy Louie Brown - alto Ruairi Bowen - tenor James Geidt - bass Southwell Minster Chorale Students from the Minster School, Southwell The Musical & Amicable Society Jonathan Allsopp — conductor
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Mon 21 Dec
Handel: Messiah
Cheltenham Town Hall
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21 Dec 2026, 19:00 – 21:30
Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA, UK
Cheltenham Bach Choir David Crown - Conductor
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Tue 02 Mar
Fiddlers Three: Music from Charles II's ‘Private Musick’
St Mary’s Church, Warwick
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02 Mar 2027, 19:30 – 21:30
St Mary’s Church, Warwick, Old Square, Warwick CV34 4RA, UK
A vibrant programme that shines a light on music-making in late-seventeenth-century England and virtuosic writing for violin, exploring music written for and by court musicians of the Restoration period. Well-known works by Purcell, Jenkins and Matteis are presented alongside new discoveries by Mell
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Sat 13 Mar
Dietrich Buxtehude - Membra Jesu Nostri
Saint Mary Magdalen
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13 Mar 2027, 19:30 – 21:40
Saint Mary Magdalen, 9 Magdalen St, Oxford OX1 3AE, UK
Jubilate Chamber Choir Musical & Amicable Society Oliver Walker - musical director
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Welcome to the Musical & Amicable Society, where we celebrate the rich tapestry of music from the 16th to 19th centuries. Our collective specializes in period instruments, bringing historical authenticity and vibrant sound to performances. Committed to excellence, we aim to engage audiences with the beauty and intricacies of early music. Join us as we explore and share the timeless works of renowned composers and forgotten treasures in an inviting and lively atmosphere.

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Review: Fiddlers Three

Fiddlers Three: Music from Charles II's "Private Musick" Musical & Amicable Society / Martin Perkins Barn Cottage BCRo3o Fiddlers Three: Music from Charles I's 'Private Musick' King Charles II apparently really hated viols and wind instruments, and really loved the violin. One of his violin-centric court ensembles was called the Private Musick, and in the mid-17th century it was led by Thomas Baltzar, a transplanted German violinist who was also a gifted composer. A pavan by

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Review: Fiddlers Three

“What sets this recording apart from the usual cluster of Baroque music releases is the inclusion of many hitherto unheard music from an assortment of neglected or overlooked composers employed as court musicians for King Charles II. All performed with care and attention to period performance details by the members of the Musical & Amicable Society. Something that should be of interest to one and all Baroque music enthusiasts. Fine examples are the Suite for Harpsichord by Ch

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