Andrew Benson-Wilson : Early Music Reviews +

Music for a Grand Exhibition OrganAndrew Benson-WilsonSt Anne’s, Limehouse. Friday 2 October, 7:30 This is a rare opportunity to hear the magnificent 1850 Gray & Davison organ in the “Cathedral of the East End”, Nicholas Hawksmoor’s stunning 1730 church of St Anne’s, Limehouse. Before arriving in St Anne’s, it was displayed and won first prize …

Siglo de Oro – the Spanish Golden AgeDramatic and sensuous organ music from the Spanish Golden AgeAndrew Benson-WilsonSt George’s, Hanover Square, Tuesday 8 September, 1:10 Organ music of the Spanish Golden Age (1500-c1700) is noted for its dramatic musical language and range of tonal colour. Pieces range from contrapuntal Tientos to extraordinary Battle Scenes, depicting …

York Early Music Festival3-11 July 2026 The 2026 York Early Music Festival celebrated its 50th birthday with a week of performances from Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers to Bruhn’s/Keiser’s St Mark Passion, including a commemoration of the 400th anniversary of John Dowland. I was there to review the closing event of the festival, the two days of …