The Greenwood Consort: Ian Hiscock, Mark Bennett and friends.
NEWS:
- Pure Telemann: Pure Joy! On Thursday 20th August 2026, 7pm at St Peter's Church, Ugborough, Janna, Liam, Ian and Mark will present an expanded version of the lunchtime recital they gave in Tavistock back in May. Four players, three voices, eight instruments: all Telemann!
- Cantata, "Laute Wonne" for soprano, recorder and continuo
- Trio sonata in F for violin, bassoon and continuo
- Violin sonata in A minor
- Trio sonata in B minor for violin, viola da gamba and continuo
- Cantata, "Schau nach Sodom nicht zurucke" for baritone, oboe and continuo
- Trio sonata in E minor for flute, oboe and continuo
- Viola da gamba sonata in A minor
- Cantata, "Ich will den Kreuzweg gerne gehen" for bass, violin and continuo
- Hail, Bright Cecilia! On Sunday 22nd November 2026, 3pm in Stoke Damerel Church, Plymouth, The Greenwood Consort will combine forces with the South West Chamber Choir to present a programme of music focused on the patron saint of music, St Cecilia.
- Plainchant: Cantantibus Organis Ceciliae
- di Rore: Cantantibus Organis Ceciliae a 6
- Britten: Hymn to Saint Cecilia
- Purcell: "Come Ye Sons of Art"
- Purcell: "Hail, Bright Cecilia!"
- In July 2026 The Greenwood Consort again went on tour in Bavaria - see our gallery page for our 2025 tour last year.
- In March 2025 we had a training day with The Brook Street Band. They plan to visit again in 2027 - watch this space.
- In January 2023 we made our SOMM CD label debut with organist Richard Lester, providing the plainchant and obligato voice for Frescobaldi's Fiori Musicali
- The South Hams Community Orchestra is currently full in most sections - a clarinet and a double bass welcome. Players of at least Grade 4 standard can contact Ian (01752 698156, greenwoodconsort@aol.com) for more details or to join the waiting list. shco.co.uk
- Amateur recorder players who would like to play as part of a supportive and inspiring group might like to look at https://www.recorders-at-plymouth.org.uk
- Amateur singers with some training and strong reading skills, who love high-quality singing in a friendly and musical team might like to join the South West Chamber Choir. Contact Mark (07999 560861, markbennett.swcc@gmail.com).
We believe that music is a profound and positive force and we want to help people experience that to the full, as students, performers, composers and audiences.
If you are interested in tuition or a performance, we would love to hear from you and discuss your ideas.
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