Istante Collective presents an imaginative musical trip across the English Court Music to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. With songs, jigs and hymns: outside and inside the Palace, for the Church service and for the Theatre.

There will be music by Dowland, Purcell, Locke, Handel and...some modern surprises!

Music will include:

Purcell - 'Music for a while' and 'Evening Hymn' ; Locke - music from 'The Tempest' ,

Dowland - Songs, Praetorius - dances form 'Terpsichore' , Playford - selection from 'The Dancing Master'

Istante Collective -

Kate Semmens - soprano

Nicola Barbagli - oboe, recorders, accordion

Johan Lofving - theorbo, baroque guitar

John Henry Baker - bass de violon, doublebass, percussion

Istante is a versatile musical collective committed to reaching out to new audiences through innovative concert experiences. Istante’s performances, often held in an informal setting, aim to inspire the listener by linking repertoire through historical and narrative threads.