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La Fonte Musica Brings Monteverdi's Passion to Brighton

BREMF has once again delivered a stellar season of musical events, staying true to its mission of unearthing forgotten treasures, championing emerging talent, and bringing world-class early music performers to Brighton.

Out of the Deep: A Decadent Redemption

Out of the Deep: A Decadent Redemption

This was a journey into the darkest of the night, lit by brilliant wit, fuelled by a perfect bonding of voice and instruments to illuminate this crepuscular programme with a refulgent burning urgency. Vache Baroque offered redemptive bliss, and we left all the better for it.

A Resplendent Celebration: Music Divine brings Gibbons to life in Brighton's BREMF

A Resplendent Celebration: Music Divine brings Gibbons to life in Brighton's BREMF

There's something rather magical about experiencing four centuries of musical heritage vibrating through the bones of a lurking Brighton church, Gibbons 400 was a transcendent journey marking 400 years since Orlando Gibbons' death.

Six handsome men in black suits gathered in a brutalist concrete corridor with brick flooring and concrete pillars, engaged in conversation and smiling.

Queen of Hearts: The Gesualdo Six

There's something profoundly queer about ancient devotional music – the ecstatic surrender, the passionate veneration, the blurring of earthly and divine love. The Gesualdo Six's concert understood this implicitly, delivering an evening of 16th-century polyphony both ancient and contemporary.

BREMF review: Battle Cry: She Speaks @ St Nicholas Church

BREMF review: Battle Cry: She Speaks @ St Nicholas Church

This startlingly simple pairing of voice and instrument offered real insight into the emotional content of these pieces

REVIEW: ‘The Whispering Dome’ by BREMF

REVIEW: ‘The Whispering Dome’ by BREMF

Lagnawi and Susso interacted exceptionally with the younger members of the ensemble and injected real energy into the performance, giving the younger people an opportunity to take part in something special with internationally renowned musicians.

REVIEW: Secret Byrd @ BREMF

REVIEW: Secret Byrd @ BREMF

The Secret Mass was a beautiful opening gig to BREMF….with this sacred music made tangible, giving everyone something to sigh over

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