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
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Workshop Review – 5 April 2025
Image by Francis Sandford, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88431241 Purcell & Blow: Music for the Chapel Royal VOICES, STRINGS & CONTINUO Tutor: Christopher Roberts Bolton Parish Church Hall, Silverwell Street, Bolton BL1 1PS Reviewer: Dorret Conway I had the pleasure of participating in a NWEMF (North West Early Music Forum) workshop on Saturday 5th April. I had never head of … Continue reading Workshop Review – 5 April 2025
Workshop Review – 5 April 2025
Image by Francis Sandford, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88431241 Purcell & Blow: Music for the Chapel Royal VOICES, STRINGS & CONTINUO Tutor: Christopher Roberts Bolton Parish Church Hall, Silverwell Street, Bolton BL1 1PS Reviewer: Martin Godden This is my second event with the group and, being the first to arrive my head was above the parapet, leading me to … Continue reading Workshop Review – 5 April 2025
Workshop Report – 5 April 2025
On 5 April 2025, we gathered at a new venue for NWEMF - the Bolton Parish Church Hall (the Old Grammar School) in the grounds of Bolton Parish Church, and the sun stayed out for us on a glorious spring day. The day was led by Christopher Roberts, Operations Manager at the NCEM and former … Continue reading Workshop Report – 5 April 2025