June 11 – 17
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
Hilary Cronin, Sam Cobb, Jonathan Hanley, soloists
programme
Brahms Schicksalslied
Mendelssohn Lobgesang
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Morales Parce mihi, Domine
Senfl Ave rosa sine spinis
Lobo Versa est in Luctum
White Lamentations
Byrd Laudibus in Sanctis
Clemens O Maria vernans rosa
Victoria O Quam Gloriosum
Victoria Missa O Quam Gloriosum
Monteverdi Ave Maris Stella
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.
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Springhead Constellation invites artists, musicians, and interdisciplinary creators to submit proposals for the 2026 Constellation Symposium, an interdisciplinary gathering exploring the deep relationship between art,...
Springhead Constellation / Constellation Choir & Orchestra Tour & Projects Manager (Fixed-Term / Flexible Structure) About Springhead Constellation Springhead Constellation is a UK based not-for-profit...
From Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 October 2025, we gather at Springhead (Dorset) for the very first Constellation Symposium: “Music and the Land.” On Sunday...
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