Ex Cathedra
The Grand Tour - Burney 300
Burney was born in Shrewsbury in 1726 and attended Shrewsbury School. His brother James was organist at St Mary’s in the town, where the young Charles received much of his early musical training. In the 1770s, he undertook two lengthy tours of France, Germany and Italy. He met Mozart twice and was a close friend of Joseph Haydn. His writings provide some of the clearest portraits of life in 18th-century England and Europe, and he remained at the heart of cultural life until his death in 1814.
Excerpts from his writings and the music he encountered will transport you into his world. The programme will include the Allegri Miserere which he published in London in 1771, adding to the legend of this iconic piece.
EX CATHEDRA
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Shropshire Music Trust
Fri, 5 June 2026
St Chad’s, Shrewsbury
7:30pm
£11 - £22
Full Event Details
Ex Cathedra return to Shrewsbury to celebrate the 300th birthday of Dr Charles Burney with a programme of European music of his time and from his travels.
Burney was born in Shrewsbury in 1726 and attended Shrewsbury School. His brother James was organist at St Mary’s in the town, where the young Charles received much of his early musical training. In the 1770s, he undertook two lengthy tours of France, Germany and Italy. He met Mozart twice and was a close friend of Joseph Haydn. His writings provide some of the clearest portraits of life in 18th-century England and Europe, and he remained at the heart of cultural life until his death in 1814.
Excerpts from his writings and the music he encountered will transport you into his world. The programme will include the Allegri Miserere which he published in London in 1771, adding to the legend of this iconic piece.
EX CATHEDRA
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Chad’s, Shrewsbury
Saint Chad’s Church, SY1 1JX
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