We were delighted to welcome back Peter Wendland to give a workshop on the music of Schütz, Praetorius and Kerll - a great way to finish our workshop series before the summer break. Fifty singers and instrumentalists came to the lovely St Martin's Chapel in the University of Cumbria, and although the weather wasn't quite … Continue reading Workshop Report – 13 June 2026
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How I discovered Early Music
by Andrew MayesVice-Present of NWEMF and former Chair On first consideration, having been asked by Elizabeth Dodd for a Newsletter contribution, I immediately realised that it wasn’t a ‘Road to Damascus’ event. When I began to think in detail, tracing how I discovered early music was a far more complex process than I had anticipated, … Continue reading How I discovered Early Music
June 2026 Newsletter now available in the Members’ Area
If you are a member of NWEMF, you can now read our latest Newsletter in the Members' area. In this edition, you'll read two full reviews of our March and May workshops, and our Vice-President and past Chair of NWEMF, Andrew Mayes, shares his story about how he found his way to early music. We'd … Continue reading June 2026 Newsletter now available in the Members’ Area
Workshop Report – 16 May 2026
It was a beautiful spring morning in Wilmslow with blue skies and sunshine, an auspicious start to Ben England's first workshop for NWEMF. With over 60 participants, including a strong orchestra and an impressive basso continuo section, not to mention a very tasty selection of home-baked goodies, it was a joyful day during which Ben … Continue reading Workshop Report – 16 May 2026
Workshop Review – 16 May 2026
Vivaldi's Gloria VOICES, STRINGS, CONTINUO (A=440) Tutor: Ben England Wilmslow United Reformed Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR Reviewer: James Walton No Lancashire man would leave home without an umbrella, but he might well leave it in the car after an hour’s drive south to equatorial Wilmslow, for it was most certainly not raining when … Continue reading Workshop Review – 16 May 2026