The Morley Consort
Of Still and Loud Noise
A Musical History of Devon
Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation
Encompassing King Arthur, Viking raids, civil war and climate change, and using spoken introductions of period first-hand accounts, the project focuses on the infamous Devonian Francis Drake. In London – aboard a recreation of Drake’s vessel – historical readings will be interspersed with details of his circumnavigation, recognising that 'expert musitians' playing 'four viols [which] made lamentations' were aboard the voyage. The Morley Consort's programme mirrors the unique intimacy of their music-making with our own journey through land and sea.
Totnes Heritage Festival
Sat, 19 September 2026
Totnes Guildhall
7:30pm
Free (tickets required)- ➕2 other performances
Full Event Details
'Of Still and Loud Noise' is a five-concert tour of South Devon and London, featuring music representing notable moments in Devon’s history.
Encompassing King Arthur, Viking raids, civil war and climate change, and using spoken introductions of period first-hand accounts, the project focuses on the infamous Devonian Francis Drake. In London – aboard a recreation of Drake’s vessel – historical readings will be interspersed with details of his circumnavigation, recognising that 'expert musitians' playing 'four viols [which] made lamentations' were aboard the voyage. The Morley Consort's programme mirrors the unique intimacy of their music-making with our own journey through land and sea.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Totnes Guildhall
Guildhall Cottage 5 Ramparts Walk, Totnes, TQ9 5QH
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:
Of Still and Loud Noise
- Thu, 17 September 2026
- Tavistock Parish Church
- 6:00pm
- £15 (conc. available)
Of Still and Loud Noise
- Fri, 18 September 2026
- St Lawrence Chapel, Devon
- 5:30pm
- £15 - £18 (conc. available)
