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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sestina Music will not be hosting a Carols Concert in December 2024. For info on our upcoming events, please join our mailing list

Harmony Hub Family Concert
Belfast

23 April 2025

Sestina Music proudly presents an informal afternoon suited for the whole family! Led by acclaimed performers Malachy Robinson and Laoise O'Brien, this is not to be missed!

Concert Spirituel
Belfast | Wexford | Kilkenny 

 

25 - 27 April 2025

Join Sestina Music for a captivating evening celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Concert Spirituel. This renowned French baroque concert series returns to life in a stunning performance featuring an 11-piece period instrument ensemble, talented vocal soloists and emerging young artists from the Next Generation Mentoring Programme.

Sing with Sestina: Motets!
Belfast | Wexford 

25-26 April 2025

Are you an amateur choral singer or simply love to sing? Join Sestina Music for a one-hour vocal workshop exploring the soundscape of early music. Discover historical vocal techniques, and baroque instruments. in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Collaborate with our vocalist and experience the joy of singing with of an early music ensemble! So come along and enhance your vocal skills whist exploring the rich history of early music.

SESTINA MUSIC NEWS

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30/04/2024

Sestina Music receives Continuo Foundation support for 2024-25 season

The team at Sestina Music are already hard at work preparing for our 2024/25 season!! Our Season Launch takes place this coming September, with performances in Belfast and Armagh, and this year weare delighted to receive funding from the Continuo Foundation for this project. Lux et Umbra explores various settings of the Leçons de Ténèbres by Charpentier, bringing rarely heard music to audiences in Northern Ireland. As the days grow shorter and we embrace the darkness of night, the title of this programme aligns with the natural transition of the year. We aim to cultivate a sense of meditative stillness, inviting our audiences to immerse themselves in the depths of this music which illuminates the path toward inner reflection.

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05/02/2024

Sestina Music announces historic partnership with Fisherwick Presbyterian Church

Sestina Music is thrilled to share the exciting news of its partnership with Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, solidifying the ensemble as a resident group at this historic venue. This collaboration marks a significant moment for Sestina Music, aligning with Fisherwick Presbyterian Church's bicentennial celebrations.


Positioned as a resident ensemble, Sestina Music is set to present outstanding early music concerts, captivating audiences in Fisherwick Presbyterian Church and across Belfast throughout the year. This collaboration underscores Sestina Music's dedication to artistic excellence and its commitment to enhancing the cultural and musical landscape of Belfast.

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ABOUT SESTINA MUSIC

Sestina Music is a dynamic early music ensemble based in Belfast with a reputation for excellence and innovation in early music. As well as profiling the very best of Irish and Northern Irish early music we nurture the next generation of aspiring professional singers in our mentoring and education programmes.

ALBUM RELEASE

Our debut recording 'Master & Pupil' is available for purchase.

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Sestina, like so many arts organisations, is facing a challenging and uncertain future. Your support will help us to continue to employ freelance artists from Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as mentoring the next generation of young singers. You can make a one-off donation via the link below, or you can support us on a regular basis by joining our Friends scheme.

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