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Athelhampton: A Musical Portrait
Saturday 5 July 2025
Gardens open at 5.30, music from 7.00
Athelhampton House
This intimate event gives you the opportunity to explore this wonderful house and gardens, with music offering you a glimpse into times past.
Join us on a musical journey through the history of Athelhampton. You will be guided through some of the main rooms of the house, hearing pieces that may have formed part of domestic musical life. After an interval (which will include a complimentary glass of bubbly) we will gather in the Great Hall, one of the finest 15th century rooms in England, for the main concert. You will hear music from the earliest days of the house and encounter the fears of the recusant Catholic community in music by William Byrd. Famous guests to the house as varied as Thomas Hardy and Noel Coward provide further inspiration for the evening's entertainment.
Before the concert, bring a picnic to enjoy in the splendid gardens. If wet, The Coach House space is available for picnicking – and the bar will be open.
Mobility: A small part of this performance (including the balcony seats) involves stairs. If you have mobility issues, please contact us to discuss how we can facilitate the fullest possible participation.
Tickets £28 downstairs £10 under 18, £32 balcony, are available on our website here or the Athelhampton House website here.
Only available in advance.
Ticket numbers strictly limited - book early
Further information about Athelhampton House on their website here.
Concert dates 2024-25
For your diary:
Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir concerts and events planned for the 2024/2025 Season:
Saturday 28th September 2024 at 2.00pm
Come & Sing: Mendelssohn Elijah at Wimborne Methodist Church
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Sunday 20th October 2024 at 3.30pm
Fauré Requiem including works by Stanford and Bruckner at St Luke's Church, Winton
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Sunday 3rd November 2024
Death and Mozart. Part of Salisbury's Celebrate Voice festival
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Saturday 30th November 2024 at 7.30pm
Christmas Baroque at Blandford Parish Church
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Friday 20th December 2024 at 7.30pm
Noël! Noël! at Dorchester Corn Exchange
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Saturday 22nd February 2025 at 7.30pm
Dido and Aeneas at Wimborne Minster
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Sunday 30th March 2025 at 3.30pm
Sacred and Sublime at Milton Abbey
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Monday 26th May 2025 at 5.30pm
Evensong at Salisbury Cathedral
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Saturday 5th July 2025 at 5.30 for 7.00pm
Athelhampton: A Musical Portrait
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