Christchurch Folk Music Club
Renaissance
3 May 2026
- Members $20
- Non Members $25
- Students (with ID) $5
Christchurch based early music group “Renaissance” will present a programme entitled Entente Cordialle: Melancholy and Mirth: Early Music from England and France. The first half moves from music at the court of Henry VIII through to the baroque composer Purcell and Handel. The second half encompasses the same period but all from France – what a contrast!
The performers and their instruments for this programme are the regular team of Roger Buckton, Nicolette Paul, Jane Brown and Jonathan Le Cocq (viols, recorders, lutes) with special guest – Richard Oswin – harpsichord, recorders and percussion and very special singer – Courtney Hickmott. A new feature for this programme is a vocal quartet in which Courtney is joined with other members of the consort in their capacity as singers.
Doors open 7pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm,
VENUE: Irish Society Hall, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon The hall is situated up the long driveway, directly next to Domain Park, and there is plenty of well-lit off-street parking..
How do I get tickets to concerts?
In advance: Book your tickets online. Select the concert you wish to attend and click on the link to book your ticket.
On the day: Purchase tickets at the venue from 7:15pm on the day of the concert if not sold out prior.
PLEASE BRING CASH For: Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake available during the break and the club raffle. Bar facilities for cold refreshments throughout the night, Eftpos available for purchases only, no cash-out facility.
Folk Club and Irish Society members please remember to bring your membership card for licensing purposes. Non-members sign in at the bar if making purchases.
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