BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Phoenix Consort - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Phoenix Consort X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://phoenixconsort.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Phoenix Consort REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Europe/Helsinki BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20260401T105930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T112739Z UID:1062-1780162200-1780167600@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:Missa DESCRIPTION:Described as a “Formidable presence in the world of Choral music”\, the Phoenix Consort is pleased to announce its next choral concert\, taking place at St. Peter Mancroft\, Norwich on May 30th (17:30). \n‘Missa’\, meaning “mass” is a celebration of the golden age of choral polyphony in Europe\, particularly that of England and Spain. The concert will showcase the sacred works of renowned composers such as William Byrd and Thomas Tallis\, to European giants such as Victoria and Morales\, whose work will center the program. We’ll sing well known works such as “If ye love me” and “Versa est in Luctum” and also rediscover some lesser known choral gems\, buried in time. The concert will end with some reimaginations of renaissance works by contemporary composers.  \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful St. Peter Mancroft on May 30th\, 17:30. \nCome and hear the award-winning vocal ensemble – tickets are available via the link below and under 18s go free… \nClick here for student/concession tickets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/missa/ LOCATION:St. Peter Mancroft\, Norwich\, Hay Hill\, Norwich\, NR2 1QQ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MISSA-Presentation-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20260214T113135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T113801Z UID:1042-1776533400-1776538800@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:Renewal DESCRIPTION:Described by Gramophone Magazine as “one of the leading choral groups focusing on new repertoire”\, the Phoenix Consort is pleased to announce its next choral concert\, taking place at the Church of the Holy Name\, Manchester. \nThe programme presents a variety of choral works from the European Renaissance\, crowned by the renowned piece by Gregorio Allegri\, Miserere Mei. We will explore the transition from grief to themes of resurrection and light\, spanning over half a millennia of choral works\, up to compositions by living composers such as Eriks Ešenvalds and Lucy Walker. \nCome and hear the award-winning vocal ensemble – tickets are available via the link below and under 18s go free… \nClick here for student/concession tickets.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/renewal/ LOCATION:The Church of The Holy Name\, 339 Oxford Road\, Manchester\, M13 9PG\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Renewal-1920-x-1080-px-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251220T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20250822T211545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T220655Z UID:956-1766257200-1766264400@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:Midwinter DESCRIPTION:Described by Gramophone Magazine as “one of the leading choral groups focusing on new repertoire”\, the Phoenix Consort is pleased to announce its next choral concert\, taking place at St. James’ Church\, Sussex Gardens in London on December 20\, 2025. \nThe programme surrounds the renowned Christina Rossetti text “In the Bleak Midwinter”\, and encapsulates the balance between the bleakness and beauty of the cold winter months. The beautiful London church at Sussex Gardens will be filled with music from around the world\, from atmospheric Orthodox sacred works to modern American takes on famous Christmas carols. \nWe will also be previewing works from our next album “Sing to the World”\, releasing on Convivium Records in January 2026! \nCome and hear the award-winning vocal ensemble – tickets are available via the link below and under 18s go free… \nClick here for student/concession tickets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/midwinter/ LOCATION:St. James’ Sussex Gardens\, Sussex Gardens\, London\, W2 3UD\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MIDWINTER-Landscape-poster-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241218T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20241030T234404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T173547Z UID:695-1734548400-1734555600@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:World of Merriment DESCRIPTION:“World of Merriment” is a festive collection of choral music\, combining festive contemporary compositions and classic carols. The concert will feature UK premieres of recently composed pieces by Alan Bullard and Michael Garrepy\, alongside pieces from our debut album\, ‘I Saw Eternity’ – this will mark the first public performances of the pieces since the album’s release in September. We hope you can join us at 7pm on Wednesday 18th December at St. James’ Sussex Gardens for a light-hearted festive celebration! \nTickets available via the link below… \nWe’re interested in offering all under-18s free tickets; do get in touch if you’d like to inquire.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/world-of-merriment/ LOCATION:St. James’ Sussex Gardens\, Sussex Gardens\, London\, W2 3UD\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/World-of-Merriment-Instagram-Post-e1745009918227.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240216T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240216T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20240122T115006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T115010Z UID:595-1708111800-1708119000@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:Lamentations DESCRIPTION:Join the Phoenix Consort and the Calliope Quartet for their programme\, ‘Lamentations’\, on the 16th of February at 7.30pm in Elvet Methodist Church\, Durham. The meditative programme celebrates the 450th anniversary of English composer\, Robert White\, as well as music by Bach and Byrd\, in a collaboration between vocal ensemble and string quartet. \nTickets are only £5\, available on the door and online… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Tickets URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/lamentations/ LOCATION:Elvet Methodist Church\, 8 Old Elvet\, Durham\, DH1 3HL\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16th-February-•-730-•-elvet-Methodist-church-•-tickets-5.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231204T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20231024T124530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T124749Z UID:564-1701718200-1701723600@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:I Saw Eternity DESCRIPTION:On Monday 4th December at All Saints’ Church\, Newcastle\, the Phoenix Consort performs calming choral music by Alexander Campkin. ‘I Saw Eternity’ circles around six movements of poignant texts by Henry Vaughan\, reflecting the concept of the whole album\, a peaceful journey through night\, light and eternity.  \nAlexander Campkin writes: “I explore and depict the calming emotions that I have experienced\, expressed within the music. I question my understanding of eternity\, hope\, optimism\, and I see the piece as a celebration of life.” \nUse the links below to book your tickets: Concession tickets are available for students and under 18s. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Concession Tickets URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/i-saw-eternity/ LOCATION:All Saints’ Church\, Akenside Hill\, Newcastle\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 3UF\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/I-saw-eternity-Facebook.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20230802T104319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T212455Z UID:132-1698796800-1699228799@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:Tolosa Choral Competition DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce our selection for the 54th Tolosa Choral Contest. We are looking forward to making our international debut in Spain! We will be performing in cities such as Zaragoza\, San Sebastian\, Ordizia and Elorrio\, making our official international debut. More details to come. URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/tolosa-choral-competition/ LOCATION:Tolosa\, Tolosa International Choral Festival\, Tolosa\, Basque Country\, Spain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Image-14-06-2023-at-20.33-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20231031T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20231031T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20231015T102546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T102555Z UID:546-1698780600-1698786000@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:Saulus Vocal Festival DESCRIPTION:On the 31st October 2023\, we will be attending the Saulus Vocal Festival\, singing our ‘A Grieving Harp’ programme. This will be the first concert of our tour in Spain and will take place in Zaragoza. Read more about the festival via the link below.  \n \n Find out more\n \n \n \n \n \n Works\n \n \n \n \n \n Versa Est in Luctum (Officium Defunctorum) – Tomás Luis de Victoria \nZain (Lamentation) – Cristobal de Morales \nInter Vestibulum – Pedro de Cristo \nVersa Est in Luctum – Alonso Lobo \nSelig sind die Toten – Heinrich Schütz \nHerr\, lehre doch mich – Rudolf Mauersberger \nAbendlied – Josef Rheinberger \nKyrie (Mass in E-flat) – Josef Rheinberger \nUbi Caritas – Ola Gjeilo \n(Brief Interval)\nThere is an Old Belief (Songs of Farewell) – Hubert Parry \nLead\, Kindly Light – John Rutter \nAs Vesta was from Latmos hill descending – Thomas Weelkes \nThe Turtle Dove – Ralph Vaughan-Williams \nIf Ye Love Me – Thomas Tallis \nVigilate – William Byrd \nSurrexit pastor bonus – Jean L’héretier \nMille Regretz – Josquin des Prez \nIl est bel et bon – Pierre Passereau \nGrandmother Moon – Eleanor Daley \nThe Road Home – Stephen Paulus \nCon amores\, la mi madre (arr. Chilcott) – Juan de Anchieta URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/saulus-vocal-festival/ LOCATION:Antiguo Casino Mercantil\, Calle Del Coso 17\, Zaragoza\, 50003\, Spain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cartel-4ED-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230923T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20230802T102921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T212435Z UID:119-1695497400-1695502800@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:A Grieving Harp (Bridlington Priory) DESCRIPTION:At Bridlington Priory Church on Saturday 23rd September\, 7.30pm\, the Phoenix Consort celebrates five centuries of European choral music. Hear some wonderful music from the Spanish and English Renaissance\, alongside contemporary works from around the world. Thanks to the generosity of the church\, this concert will be free of charge. \nA contemplation of Western choral music through five centuries of European and American artistic output\, A Grieving Harp illustrates the true evolution of choral repertoire from an international view. From the Spanish Renaissance\, English Enlightenment and French Chanson to compositions by living composers\, the Phoenix Consort invites you on a choral journey around the world\, through as much a reflection as a celebration of choral music’s global influence and beauty. \n \n Reserve Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Works\n \n \n \n \n \n Versa Est in Luctum (Officium Defunctorum) – Tomás Luis de Victoria \nZain (Lamentation) – Cristobal de Morales \nInter Vestibulum – Pedro de Cristo \nVersa Est in Luctum – Alonso Lobo \nSelig sind die Toten – Heinrich Schütz \nHerr\, lehre doch mich – Rudolf Mauersberger \nAbendlied – Josef Rheinberger \nKyrie (Mass in E-flat) – Josef Rheinberger \nUbi Caritas – Ola Gjeilo \n(Brief Interval)\nThere is an Old Belief (Songs of Farewell) – Hubert Parry \nLead\, Kindly Light – John Rutter \nAs Vesta was from Latmos hill descending – Thomas Weelkes \nThe Turtle Dove – Ralph Vaughan-Williams \nIf Ye Love Me – Thomas Tallis \nVigilate – William Byrd \nSurrexit pastor bonus – Jean L’héretier \nMille Regretz – Josquin des Prez \nIl est bel et bon – Pierre Passereau \nGrandmother Moon – Eleanor Daley \nThe Road Home – Stephen Paulus \nCon amores\, la mi madre (arr. Chilcott) – Juan de Anchieta URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/a-grieving-harp-bridlington-priory/ LOCATION:Bridlington Priory Church\, The Bolt\, Bridlington\, East Riding of Yorkshire\, YO16 7BN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/el-greco-poster-cropped.pdf-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230922T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230922T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181332 CREATED:20230802T102049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T212359Z UID:112-1695411000-1695416400@phoenixconsort.com SUMMARY:A Grieving Harp (Barnard Castle) DESCRIPTION:The Phoenix Consort celebrates five centuries of European choral music at St. Mary’s Parish Church\, Barnard Castle on Friday 22nd September at 7.30pm. Hear some wonderful music from the Spanish and English Renaissance\, alongside contemporary works from around the world. Thanks to the generosity of St. Mary’s\, this concert will be free of charge. \nA contemplation of Western choral music through five centuries of European and American artistic output\, A Grieving Harp illustrates the true evolution of choral repertoire from an international view. From the Spanish Renaissance\, English Enlightenment and French Chanson to compositions by living composers\, the Phoenix Consort invites you on a choral journey around the world\, through as much a reflection as a celebration of choral music’s global influence and beauty.  \n \n Reserve Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Works\n \n \n \n \n \n Versa Est in Luctum (Officium Defunctorum) – Tomás Luis de Victoria \nZain (Lamentation) – Cristobal de Morales \nInter Vestibulum – Pedro de Cristo \nVersa Est in Luctum – Alonso Lobo \nSelig sind die Toten – Heinrich Schütz \nHerr\, lehre doch mich – Rudolf Mauersberger \nAbendlied – Josef Rheinberger \nKyrie (Mass in E-flat) – Josef Rheinberger \nUbi Caritas – Ola Gjeilo \n(Brief Interval)\nThere is an Old Belief (Songs of Farewell) – Hubert Parry \nLead\, Kindly Light – John Rutter \nAs Vesta was from Latmos hill descending – Thomas Weelkes \nThe Turtle Dove – Ralph Vaughan-Williams \nIf Ye Love Me – Thomas Tallis \nVigilate – William Byrd \nSurrexit pastor bonus – Jean L’héretier \nMille Regretz – Josquin des Prez \nIl est bel et bon – Pierre Passereau \nGrandmother Moon – Eleanor Daley \nThe Road Home – Stephen Paulus \nCon amores\, la mi madre (arr. Chilcott) – Juan de Anchieta URL:https://phoenixconsort.com/event/a-grieving-harp-barnard-castle/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Parish Church\, Newgate\, Barnard Castle\, DL12 8NQ\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phoenixconsort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/el-greco-poster-cropped.pdf-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR