Classical recorder performance in the Priory Church
Enjoy beautiful classical recorder music 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 beautiful baroque recorder music 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. They’ll be playing an hour of music at 2pm and again at 3.30pm. Timings are approximate for this informal performance.
The Nene Consort has 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. There is one step up into the church, and the church is not suitable for dogs although assistance dogs are welcome. The church is accessed across a public road – please take extra care.
Normal admission prices apply
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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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