Short Music & History events
For our annual series of chamber music events, we engage some of the finest ensembles in the UK and Europe. Within an overarching theme, the music is carefully chosen and programmed to provide an illuminating sequence. Talks with a musicologist – or by the musicians themselves – are incorporated. While the events are undeniably indulgent and leisurely retreats, they are also intended to stimulate the mind and enchant the aesthetic sensibilities. Tickets to individual concerts (without accommodation and meals) are also available to book.
Our history weekends each focus on a particular aspect or period of history, with talks by leading experts, Q&A sessions and plenary discussions. Your accommodation is included in the price, as are most meals.
Featured Short Music & History events
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Once again a very pleasant holiday – one comes home very pleased with the overall experience. "
The Venetian Hills - Renaissance art in the foothills of the Dolomites
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The itinerary provided an opportunity for us to travel to places that might otherwise be difficult to string together. "
Piero della Francesca - A pilgrimage from Umbria to Milan
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The title merited the 'brilliance'...an unforgettable experience. One of the best holidays I have had. "
Dark Age Brilliance - Late Antique and Pre-Romanesque
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[The tour] provided an excellent balance of gastronomic and cultural experiences, with reasonably short distances between each of the destinations. "
Gastronomic Asturias & Cantabria - Spain’s hidden paradise on the Emerald Coast
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Thank you for a memorable trip. "
Roman & Medieval Provence - The south of France in the Middle Ages