We are delighted to unveil our Spring/Summer Season, featuring a powerful and inspiring programme of concerts that continue our commitment to exceptional baroque performance across Northern Ireland. Highlights include Out of Darkness: Musical Reflections at Passiontide, with sopranos Charlotte O’Hare and Aisling Kenny alongside Tristan Russcher (harpsichord) and Reiko Ichise (viola da gamba), centred on Couperin’s profound Leçons de ténèbres in concerts in Derry and Belfast on 6–7 March.

Our largest concert of the year follows with Bach’s Easter Oratorio on 17 April In Fisherwick Presbyterian Church,  Belfast, featuring an outstanding orchestra of period instrumentalists from the UK and Ireland, our professional singers, and our Next Generation Artists, alongside Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182. This is quite possibly the first performance of the Easter Oratorio in Northern Ireland!

We also look forward to our Next Generation Artists Showcase, celebrating the talents of our ten Next Generation Artists in a programme of solo and ensemble baroque repertoire. 

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Sestina Music is delighted to be a recipient of a grant from the Continuo Foundation in support of our performance of Bach’s Easter Oratorio on the 17th April 2026 in Fisherwick  Presbyterian Church, Belfast.

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Established in 2020, the Continuo Foundation is a privately funded charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the UK’s world-leading Baroque and Early Music sector. Through its project funding, Continuo has enabled hundreds of artistic projects and performances, providing vital paid work for freelance musicians and reaching audiences across the UK and beyond.

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In 2023, Continuo launched Continuo Connect, an online platform designed to promote early music artists and festivals, amplify their work, and make discovering performances easier for audiences. Together, Continuo’s funding and Continuo Connect play a vital role in strengthening the early music community and ensuring this repertoire continues to thrive.

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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.