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What a Wonderful World
16th, 17th and 18th century music inspired by awe and wonder.
Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation
Sounds Historical's latest programme explores aspects of early modern life which people found wonderful and awe-inspiring – from mythology to mathematics, from astrology to astronomy, love, magic and inexplicable weather... to a lost whale!
Including works by Charpentier, Galilei, Monteverdi, Uccellini, Bach, Purcell, Van Eyck and Telemann performed on lutes, viols, recorders, flutes and more!
Including works by Charpentier, Galilei, Monteverdi, Uccellini, Bach, Purcell, Van Eyck and Telemann performed on lutes, viols, recorders, flutes and more!
Thu, 3 Sep 2026
North of England Centre for Music & Arts, Marsden
7:00pm
£20- ➕3 other performances
Full Event Details
Sounds Historical's latest programme explores aspects of early modern life which people found wonderful and awe-inspiring – from mythology to mathematics, from astrology to astronomy, love, magic and inexplicable weather... to a lost whale!
Including works by Charpentier, Galilei, Monteverdi, Uccellini, Bach, Purcell, Van Eyck and Telemann performed on lutes, viols, recorders, flutes and more!
Venue Details & Map
Location
North of England Centre for Music & Arts, Marsden
Standedge Visitor Centre, Waters Road, Marsden HD7 6NQ
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows: