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.

The Constellation Academy, April 2025, Springhead

Upcoming projects

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.

June 2025

A Spiritual Pilgrimage of Solace and Hope

June 10 - Versailles, Chapelle Royale - Programme I tickets
June 11 - Versailles, Chapelle Royale - Programme II tickets
June 13 - Leipzig, Nikolaikirche - Programme I tickets
June 14 - Leipzig, Thomaskirche - Programme II tickets
June 18 - Barcelona, Palau de la Música - Programme I tickets
June 10 - Programme I
Versailles, Chapelle Royale tickets
June 11 - Programme II
Versailles, Chapelle Royale tickets
June 13 - Programme I
Leipzig, Nikolaikirche tickets
June 14 - Programme II
Leipzig, Thomaskirche tickets
June 18 - Programme I
Barcelona, Palau de la Música tickets

The Constellation Choir & Orchestra
Sir John Eliot Gardiner conductor
Hilary Cronin, Alexander Chance, Thomas Hobbs, Florian Störtz soloists

programme i:
Cantatas for the Sunday “Jubilate”
JS Bach Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12
JS Bach Ihr werdet weinen und heulen, BWV 103
JS Bach Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal, BWV 146

programme ii:
Cantatas for the 16th Sunday after Trinity Sunday
JS Bach Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben, BWV 8
JS Bach Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende, BWV 27
JS Bach Christus, der ist mein Leben, BWV 95
JS Bach Komm, du süsse Todesstunde, BWV 161

September 2025

Myth and Magic: Mendelssohn’s Worlds of Night and Dream

September 12 - Wroclaw, Narodwe Forum Muzyki tickets
September 14 - Vienna, Konzerthaus tickets
September 15 - Rimini, Teatro Amintore Galli
September 16 - Verona, Teatro Filarmonico
September 19 - Luxembourg, Philharmonie
September 12
Wroclaw, Narodwe Forum Muzyki tickets
September 14
Vienna, Konzerthaus tickets
September 15
Rimini, Teatro Amintore Galli
September 16
Verona, Teatro Filarmonico
September 19
Luxembourg, Philharmonie

The Constellation Choir & Orchestra
Sir John Eliot Gardiner conductor

programme
F. Mendelssohn Erste Walpurgisnacht
F. Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream

October 2025

The Constellation Symposium:
Music and the Land

October 23 - October 27 Springhead - Fontmell Magna
October 23 October 27
Springhead - Fontmell Magna

The 2025 Constellation Symposium: Music and the Land will explore the profound relationship between land, culture, and creativity through performances, discussions, and interdisciplinary exchanges. Bringing together artists, scholars, and sustainability practitioners, the symposium will examine how artistic expression can reflect and influence our connection with the environment.

Topics include the role of farming in cultural health, the impact of land stewardship on artistic traditions, and the ways in which music and the arts inspire sustainable living.

As part of the symposium, Springhead Constellation invites proposals from artists, musicians, and interdisciplinary creators for the 2025 Constellation Symposium. Selected artists will have the opportunity to develop and present works responding to the theme “Music and the Land”. This open call welcomes projects across diverse media, including sound-based performances, interdisciplinary collaborations, and site-specific installations.

A key highlight of the symposium will be a musical production exploring the deep connection to nature and the elements. This performance will offer a unique artistic perspective on the symposium’s themes, weaving together historical and contemporary reflections on music, land, and sustainability.

Applications for the open call are due by March 26, 2025, with selected projects announced by June 17, 2025. The symposium will take place in October 2025 at Springhead, Dorset, UK.

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