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I Predict a Riot

Old Sounds, New Unrest

I Predict a Riot
Set between the Gunpowder Plot and the English Civil War, ZAREKtrio explores the turbulent spirit of the 17th century – a time of great faith, upheaval, dissent and artistic defiance. Its programme opens with fantasia suites by John Coprario, William Lawes and John Jenkins, followed by ‘A Pavane for These Sad, Distracted Times’ written in 1649 by Thomas Tomkins. Ending the concert, it presents consort music in four parts by Matthew Locke and Henry Purcell.

ZAREKtrio:
Rebecca Harris violin
Jan Zahourek viola da gamba
Oliver John Ruthven keyboards


  • festival Benslow Music
  • date Sat, 24 Oct 2026
  • location Benslow Music, Hitchin
  • time 7:30pm
  • ticket £20 (conc. available)

Full Event Details

Set between the Gunpowder Plot and the English Civil War, ZAREKtrio explores the turbulent spirit of the 17th century – a time of great faith, upheaval, dissent and artistic defiance. Its programme opens with fantasia suites by John Coprario, William Lawes and John Jenkins, followed by ‘A Pavane for These Sad, Distracted Times’ written in 1649 by Thomas Tomkins. Ending the concert, it presents consort music in four parts by Matthew Locke and Henry Purcell.

ZAREKtrio:
Rebecca Harris violin
Jan Zahourek viola da gamba
Oliver John Ruthven keyboards

Venue Details & Map

Location

Benslow Music, Hitchin
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB

Previous performances

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