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Music at Abbey Dore

Echoes of an Old Hall

Dore Abbey’s grandeur tells the remarkable story of England’s monastic past. This concert is an opportunity for you to experience what that past sounded like. Gothic Voices will explore the music of the Old Hall Manuscript – an extraordinary artefact and the most substantial source of music from 14th– and 15th-century England. The evening promises to be a celebration of the magnificent architecture of Dore Abbey and the music which adorned it.

This concert is being held in association with the Herefordshire Historic Churches Trust.

Musicians:

Gothic Voices

Catherine King

Steven Harrold

Julian Podger

Mark Dobell

Simon Whiteley

Stephen Charlesworth

Programme:

Mayshuet (after 1391), Arepost libamina/Nunc surgunt

Chant Alma redemptoris mater

Thomas Damett (c. 1389–c. 1437) Salve porta paradisi

Chant Veni creator spiritus

John Cooke (1385?–1442?) Gloria à 5

John Dunstaple (c. 1390–1453) Ave regina caelorum

Chant Regina caeli Laetare

Anon. (14th century) Sanctus à 3

Dunstaple Veni Sancte Spiritus/Veni Creator

Thomas Byttering (fl. c. 1400–20) Nesciens mater

John Cooke (c. 1385–?1442) Stella Caeli

Anon. (14th/15th century) Agnus Dei (Old Hall)

Chant Nesciens mater

Leonel Power (1370/85–1445) Gloria à 5

Forest (14th century med.–15th century in.) Qualis est dilectus

Chant Beata progenies

Johannes de Lymburgia (fl. 1408–30) Tota pulchra es

Chant Ave regina caelorum

Guillaume Dufay (c. 1397–1474) Flos florum

Leonel Power (1370/85–1445) Ave regina caelorum

Guillaume Dufay Ave regina caelorum

Johannes Haucourt (fl. 1390–post 1416) Je demande ma Bienvenue

Gilles Binchois (c. 1400–60)

Adieu mon amoureuse joye

Dueil angoisseux

Thomas Damett (c. 1389–c. 1437) Beata Dei genitrix

Chant Qui diceris paraclitus (Veni Creator vv. 2–7)

Pycard (14th century ex.–15th century in.) Gloria à 5

The programme will last approximately 70 minutes. There will be a 20 minute interval.
Doors open at 6.00pm.
Drinks (alcoholic and soft) will be available.
The programme may be subject to change. We try to ensure that all concerts are given with the advertised programme. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to make changes to the programme, running order of the concert, and/or performers for reasons outside our control. We will inform you of any changes and ask for your understanding. We also encourage you to check this page for updates.
Event Details
13. 06. 2026.
June 13 - June 13
Holy Trinity and St. Mary (Dore Abbey), Abbey Dore
Holy Trinity and St Mary (Dore Abbey)
Free – £25.00

Tickets

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Chancel
These seats are in the rows closest to the musicians/stage area. Seating is unreserved and allocated on a first-come, first-seated basis. Please note that sightlines from some seats in the church may be disrupted. 
£25.00
24 available
Rear of Chancel and Crossing
These seats will be at the back of the Chancel and in the Crossing. Seating is unreserved and allocated on a first-come, first-seated basis. Please note that sightlines from some seats in the church may be disrupted. 
£20.00
210 available
Rear of Chancel and Crossing UNDER 18s
Valid only with an accompanying full-price General Admission (Nave) ticket. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Seating is unreserved and allocated on a first-come, first-seated basis.
£0.00
5 available
Wheelchair User With Carer Ticket
This ticket is for a wheelchair user and comes with an additional (free) ticket for a carer/personal assistant/companion.
£20.00
2 available