Classical Recorder Music in the Church
Enjoy classical recorder music with a French theme in the Priory Church, performed by the Nene Consort. There’s no extra charge or formal ticketing: feel free to pop in and out as you wish or take a pew and enjoy the whole hour.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Enjoy classical recorder music with a French theme in the Priory Church, performed by the Nene Consort. There’s no extra charge or formal ticketing: feel free to pop in and out as you wish or take a pew and enjoy the whole hour.
The Nene Consort will be playing an hour of music at 2pm and again at 3.30pm. Timings are approximate for this informal performance.
These musicians have been performing since 1958. They play the full range of recorders from contrabass to soprano, and their repertoire is mostly renaissance and baroque music, with some compositions by modern composers and arrangers who specialise in recorder music.
Families are very welcome. The church is accessed across a public road and has a threshold step with a ramp. It is not suitable for dogs although assistance dogs are welcome.
Normal admission prices apply.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Families are welcome
- Meeting point
Start your day at Visitor Reception who will be able to direct you to the church
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather and wear sensible shoes suitable to cross the paddock which is uneven grass and can be muddy.
- Accessibility
This area is accessed across uneven grass, over a public road, and up one stone step. The floor surface in the church is uneven due to memorial stones.
- Other
There is no charge to see the performance, but they will be taking donations in a hat!
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