Music of the Isles

Journey through centuries of British music, from Purcell to today, with voices, landscapes and sounds both familiar and unexpected. Journey across the British Isles through centuries of extraordinary music. From the luminous beauty of Purcell to the bold, atmospheric sounds of today, Music from the Isles brings together music that spans generations, styles and traditions. Hear works of profound stillness, radiant choral colour and striking contemporary energy, including music by Purcell, Vaughan Williams, Stanford, Paul Smith, Cecilia McDowall, Anna Lapwood and more. A concert that moves from the familiar to the unexpected, Music from the Isles celebrates the remarkable richness of British music — its voices, landscapes, poetry and spirit.