The Brighton Early Music Festival has announced a diverse programme spanning late September and October, with tickets already generating strong interest ahead of the event.
A production of The Fairy Queen featuring the London Handel Players, scheduled for October 9, has emerged as the most sought-after attraction.
The three-week festival runs from October 2 through October 25.
The schedule includes workshops covering choral Renaissance polyphony, instrumental techniques, and a pair of half-day baroque dance sessions.
An Early Music Open Mic event will take place on October 1, featuring Emily Baines.
Free Polyphony Crawl performances will begin circulating through Brighton from September 19.
October 2 brings a grand opening performance titled City of Dreams, showcasing Renaissance Florentine music.
The ensemble comprises the Monteverdi String Band alongside the BREMF Consort of Voices and The Royal Sackbut Collective.
Two major offerings follow on October 3.
Spiritato will present a baroque orchestral programme exploring themes related to the solar system, while the OAE TOTS ensemble will host morning concerts designed for families with children.
October 4 features Dream Lab’s presentation of three experimental projects, incorporating structured opportunities for audience responses.
The festival draws to a close on October 25 with a morning gathering comprising a dialogue led by philosopher Philipp Blom, followed by an outdoor community walk along the SongPath route in the grounds of Stanmer Park.