Countertenor Iestyn Davies, Artistic Director of London Festival of Baroque Music (photo by Pablo Strong)

Iestyn Davies

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Wigmore Hall, one of the world’s great concert halls, specialises in chamber and instrumental music, early music and song.

Iestyn Davies (photo by Pablo Strong)

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We are Figure, a forward-thinking historical performance ensemble, committed to reaching new and existing audiences through immersive musical experiences.

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Idrîsî ensemble adopts a maritime mindset to map the fluidity of cultures. We perform rare and never-recorded medieval repertoire from period manuscripts, together with UNESCO-protected and endangered traditions.

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 A west-facing view inside the nave of Smith Square Hall (Photo by Doyle of London | Creative Commons License)

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Smith Square Hall has been welcoming musicians and music lovers to Smith Square Hall since 1969. From lunchtime recitals, Baroque festivals, late night jazz, to activities for families, we bring the joy of music to ever-wider audiences.

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