Baroque In The North
Reviving Past Sounds
Friends in High Places Album Launch
Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation
This event shines a light on musical works that have been unheard for centuries, now being rediscovered and reworked for modern audiences. Following the panel discussion, join Baroque in the North for the launch of their new album, Friends in High Places, featuring the musette, a delicate, 18th-century bagpipe.
Performers:
Amanda Babington musette
Claire Babington baroque cello
David Francis harpsichord
Martyn Shaw baroque flute
Bart van Troyen musette
Wed, 18 November 2026
Royal Northern College of Music
4:15pm
Free
Full Event Details
Join us for a round table discussion of reviving music, plus a wine reception and the launch of Baroque in the North's new album Friends in High Places! Join researchers from the Royal Northern College of Music (Dr Amanda Babington, Dr Harvey Davies, Dr Austin Glatthorn, Dr Anne-Marie O'Farrell, and Dr Adam Swayne) for an illuminating panel exploring the journey from archive to stage.
This event shines a light on musical works that have been unheard for centuries, now being rediscovered and reworked for modern audiences. Following the panel discussion, join Baroque in the North for the launch of their new album, Friends in High Places, featuring the musette, a delicate, 18th-century bagpipe.
Performers:
Amanda Babington musette
Claire Babington baroque cello
David Francis harpsichord
Martyn Shaw baroque flute
Bart van Troyen musette
Venue Details & Map
Location
Royal Northern College of Music
124 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9RD
