by Janet Evans How did I come to Early Music? Gradually. When I was a child, on the rare occasions when a piece of what I now know as Early Music was played on the wireless my parents switched it off, leaving me thinking “I should have liked to listen to that”. When I was … Continue reading How I came to early music
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February 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, three of our members share their story of how they found their way to early music - we're very much enjoying these, and hope to hear from more of you to build up the … Continue reading February 2026 Newsletter now available in the Members’ Area
Workshop applications now open
Applications for our first three workshops of 2026 are now open - apply early to benefit from the early bird discount. Our first workshop on 14 February is a joint venture with the University of Liverpool, led by Lisa Colton and Louise Ellinson, and we're lucky to have the use of The Tung Auditorium for the day. Students … Continue reading Workshop applications now open
LIFEM 25 Report – 12-15 November 2025
The London International Festival of Early Music takes place each year in London in Blackheath Halls. This year, for the first time in many years, all the Early Music Forums were represented in the Exhibition Hall with a shared stand. In past years, TVEMF usually went along as London falls within their catchment area, but … Continue reading LIFEM 25 Report – 12-15 November 2025
Workshop report – 8 November 2025
Our last workshop of 2025 was a most memorable one, where Gawain Glenton took us through five colossal motets in 3 and 4 choirs by Stadlmayr, Massaino and Zucchini as follows: Nos vos me eligistis a15 (Tiburtio Massaino c1550 - c1608)Kyrie from Missa sine nomine a16 (Gregorio Zucchini c1540 – c1615)Dies sanctificatus a14 (Johann Stadlmayr … Continue reading Workshop report – 8 November 2025