Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF) co-artistic directors Hannah Ely and Olwen Foulkes will be joined by Oliver Webber and Kristiina Watt and the seven-piece early brass ensemble The Royal Sackbut Collective to bring the music of renaissance Florence, the City of Dreams, to life. They will introduce some of the music coming up as part of the 2026 Festival, which takes the theme of Bringers of Dreams.

Includes music by Dowland, Purcell, Monteverdi and more.

Audience members are invited to explore the beautiful gardens at Champs Hill before the concert and in the interval.

Performers:
Hannah Ely soprano
Olwen Foulkes recorder
Oliver Webber violin
Kristiina Watt theorbo
The Royal Sackbut Collective

Tickets include a glass of wine or soft drink on arrival and in the interval.