Springhead, Dorset
October 28 – November 1
Springhead Constellation is a forward-thinking organisation that connects music, art, and ideas in transformative ways. With The Constellation Choir & Orchestra (CCO) as our flagship ensemble under the artistic direction of Sir John Eliot Gardiner, we celebrate the profound links between performance, history, philosophy, science, and nature.
At the heart of our work is an understanding that creativity does not exist in isolation – it is shaped by the ecosystems, histories and landscapes that surround us. We recognise how the resonance of place and the rhythms of nature influence not only how we create, but how we perceive and sustain culture. Through creative exploration, we embrace our role as stewards of both art and the living world. It is our mission to redesign the way we see, value – and engage with music. To make space for learning and discovery and to bring music back to its origins – its sacred, mystical core – pushing it into the future.
We approach every project through a constellationary lens, fostering global connections while drawing inspiration from local heritage. Based in Springhead, Dorset, we combine intimate gatherings with international projects, creating a dynamic platform for innovation, creativity and reflection.
Our flagship groups, The Constellation Orchestra and The Constellation Choir produce ambitious, multidisciplinary performance projects that tour around the world.
Central to our programming is the annual Springhead Symposium, complemented by a series of seminars, encounters and smaller-scale events that will serve and enrich our community’s cultural landscape, spaced out across the seasons.
The Constellation Choir & Orchestra
Sir John Eliot Gardiner conductor
programme
Music by William Byrd, Claudio Monteverdi, Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell, John Dowland, John Taverner, Heinrich Schütz, Thomas Tallis, Pieterszoon Sweelinck, among others, alongside seasonal readings.
The Constellation Choir & Orchestra
Sir John Eliot Gardiner conductor
Hilary Cronin, Sam Cobb, Hugh Cutting, Sarah Denbee, Jonathan Hanley, Alex Ashworth, Jack Comerford soloists
programme
Bach Mass in B Minor, BWV 232
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