A programme of captivating French music from a century of rapid change: towards a new life – and a new sound.
Enjoy a lunchtime concert in the Great Hall at Barts North Wing, with CMF alumna, Claire Ward, with the Portrait Players and guest Emma Kirkby.
Performers and programme:
Join CMF alumna, Claire Ward, with the Portrait Players and guest Emma Kirkby, at 1pm on the 8th April 2026 for this CMF lunchtime concert, I Voci Secreti!
Portrait Players:
- Miriam Nohl: viola da gamba
- Kristiina Watt: theorbo and voice
- Emilia Agajew: harp
Programme to include:
- Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1642) O come e gran martire
- Luzzasco Luzzaschi (1547-1607) Aura Soave
- Paolo Quagliati (1555-1628) Toccata Ottava tono
- Cristofano Malvezzi (1547-1599) ‘Canzona in G minor’
- Settimia Caccini (1591-) ‘Due luci ridenti’
About City Music Foundation:
CMF develops, promotes and supports exceptionally talented solo performers and ensembles in the early-stages of their careers. Each year, they select a cohort of artists who they believe have the potential to become the most sought after artists of their generation. They provide them with financial support and performance opportunities, alongside career development workshops and coaching. This allows artists the best possible platform to thrive as they secure their future performance careers.
