HORSHAM MUSIC CIRCLE – AUTUMN SERIES 2026: AUTUMN INSPIRATIONS
Horsham Music Circle launches its landmark 85th Season with an inspiring Autumn Series of world-class music. Featuring internationally acclaimed performers, an outstanding young soloist and one of Britain's most respected chamber ensembles, these three contrasting concerts promise exceptional artistry, thrilling performances and music spanning more than three centuries. From the exhilarating energy of Baroque masterpieces to the expressive richness of the accordion and the timeless beauty of the string quartet, audiences can look forward to an unforgettable season in the welcoming surroundings of St Mary's Church and the Causeway Barn.
The season opens on Saturday 19th September at St Mary’s Church with the internationally renowned ensemble Red Priest in their exhilarating programme Truly, Madly Baroque. Known for their theatrical flair, technical brilliance and fearless interpretative style, the group reimagines Baroque music with extraordinary energy and invention. Works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Telemann, Purcell and Corelli are brought to life in performances that embrace the improvisatory spirit of the era. Highlights include Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, the expressive Adagio associated with Truly, Madly, Deeply, and a dazzling reworking of Corelli’s La Folia, all delivered with characteristic virtuosity and theatrical flair.
On Saturday 17th October at the Causeway Barn, Spanish accordionist Sofía Ros presents a recital that reveals the remarkable expressive range of her instrument. Rapidly establishing herself as one of the most compelling young musicians of her generation, she combines technical brilliance with musical sensitivity and imagination. Her programme spans Scarlatti, Bach, Albéniz, Liszt and Tchaikovsky, highlighting the accordion’s ability to move between Baroque clarity, Romantic lyricism and vibrant national colour. Already an international prizewinner with appearances at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Musikverein in Vienna and major festivals across Europe and the UK, she brings both authority and freshness to a strikingly original programme.
The series concludes on Saturday 21st November at St Mary’s Church with the distinguished Coull Quartet, one of Britain’s most respected chamber ensembles. Their programme of Mozart, Shostakovich and Brahms offers a compelling journey from Classical elegance through intense twentieth-century expression to the emotional richness of the Romantic tradition. With over five decades of performance experience, the Coull Quartet bring authority, depth and a finely honed ensemble balance to a programme that provides a powerful and satisfying conclusion to the season.
Together, these concerts offer a richly varied autumn of music-making, uniting energy, virtuosity and expressive breadth in celebration of HMC’s 85th Season, and reinforcing its reputation for presenting world-class chamber music in Horsham.
Ticket Application Form, including a discounted rate for those attending all three Autumn concerts, is available from HMC. Advance booking by phone 01403 252602 (answer machine) or email horshammusiccircle@gmail.com. Online bookings from 7th August at wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle. Tickets will also be available on the door.
Cash accepted for interval refreshments and programmes (Wine/Juice £4/£1, Programmes £1).
Nearest parking: behind Causeway Barn (from 6pm), Denne Road Car Park RH12 1JH, or Forum Car Park RH12 1NU (closes 10pm).
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We look forward to seeing you again—and to welcoming new audience members discovering the joy of live music for the first time. Come along and give it a try!
