Welcome to the world of Linden Baroque!

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Jan 19th 6:30pm St Stephens
The exciting young soprano, Maryam Wocial, will be singing with us once again. Programme to be announced. Catch her before she hits the big time!

We're just finalising details on our programme for later in 2025. After December 15th and January 19th, Ashley Solomon will direct us in three concerts, on March 16th, June 22nd and October 12th

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Recently gone:
 -July 14th 'A Basket of Bachs' at St Stephens, Hampstead. Directed by Ashley Solomon with Maryam Wocial soprano. Music by JS Bach and three of his musical sons. More details here.

- April 14th Bach St Matthew Passion in Ardingly College Chapel With New Sussex Singers and Ardingly Choral Society

Details of all our past concerts in 'Performances'
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Our Musical Director

Our Musical Director is Ashley Solomon, the well-loved flautist and recorder player, director of Florilegium and Head of Historical Performance at the Royal College of Music, where he has been a Professor since 1994. He is both a Fellow of the Royal College of Music (FRCM) and Royal Academy of Music (FRAM) in recognition of his outstanding services to music.

We feel very honoured that Ashley has agreed to take this position, which will help us develop the orchestra over a longer period.


Reviews from a recent concert (Feb 2023):

5/5 This was a most delightful evening. This is a beautiful church which is now used for concerts and private events. Very welcoming staff. I was glad I arrived early as the church soon became full. Wonderful music played by an amazing orchestra which included 3 oboes and bassoon and a harpsichord. The 1st violin, Maxim del Mar, was brilliant, playing such difficult pieces in the Hellendaal Concerto. They all stood for the entire concert…no mean feat but it meant we could all watch them playing! One of the best things about this concert was the fabulous detailed programme notes. It was a great evening, especially as there was no interval to break the mood. I will definitely follow this orchestra and hope to attend the next concert (DB)

5/5 Another very enjoyable concert by the Linden Baroque Orchestra. I found a seat in the front row within almost inches of the violins. Great fun and good listening in such a big space. Do appreciate the programme. It is both pretty and full of valuable information. Looking forward to the next concert in May. (KC)

I take this opportunity to say the concert was so enjoyable, thank you so much. We will be there for the one in May! I wish i had known of your concerts earlier! The atmosphere was very relaxed which is welcoming, the program notes and Mr.Solomon’s words where fun and interesting, with details i have not come across before. The program choice was inspired and i enjoyed listening to all, particularly the absolutely marvellous sound of the first viola, the velvet quality of that sound was gorgeous. We will repeat. (MGS)

5/5 This was a very enjoyable concert held in a very interesting church, with excellent printed programme provided. Pleasant helpers and refreshments. (CS)

5/5 Beautiful music. Very talented musicians. Lovely graphic design advertising event and programme. (CH)

Great concert. Just moved in area

and from the previous concert:

5/5 "Beautiful high class music and singing.Wonderful evening."

4/5 "Beautiful early music, beautifully performed by dedicated musicians of the genre."

5/5 "Greatly enjoyed hearing and seeing the Linden Baroque Orchestra again at St Stephens church being it has been four years since I last attended one of their concerts there. It seemed wonderfully personal being that we, the audience were so close to the musicians and the Leader/Director spoke to us sharing information about planning the concert etc. The theme of the concert, Pastoral Pleasures, was enhanced by the singing of Philippa Hyde. Thanks too for all the information in the program about the composers and the musicians.”

4/5 "A varied programme beautifully performed by the Linden Baroque orchestra and soprano Phillippa Hyde.”

This was our last concert in the summer

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The first time we'd met since March 2020, for a 'play-day', happily directed by our founder, Maestro Paul Goodwin, on a rare break (between Israel and the US) in his busy international conducting schedule. We were also delighted to welcome back Julia Bishop to lead.
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Our current main venue, St Stephen's, Hampstead
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Some happy news
One of our fine cellists, Christine Draycott (you'll remember her beautiful continuo performances in the Bach Passions, including our last concert before lockdown), recently completed an historic aeronautical achievement, becoming the first civilian pilot to pass the exacting military flying instructors' course. Described as a "monumental task " it was only previously attempted by experienced military pilots. Having flown commercial airliners, she now instructs RAF pilots in the Grob training aircraft. Previously Christine played cello professionally with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. What a talented person! We wish her happy landings and a return to Linden when she is able.
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Ideal companions for a good evening out perhaps?
(a window from Islington's Union Chapel)
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