Baroque Around
the Books

Baroque Around the Books

Join The Portrait Players as they share the music and poetry of the women of the 17th century in a programme titled The New Lyre.

Monday 7 December and Tuesday 8 December
Venues to be advised

Partnering with York Explore Libraries, the NCEM is hosting free concerts in four of York’s community libraries in December 2026 - making early music accessible to everyone. This wonderful initiative, supported by the John Feldberg Foundation, brings together two things we’re deeply passionate about: supporting the careers of young artists and sharing the magic of early music with a wider audience.
Baroque around the Books is an NCEM cultural wellbeing initiative.

Entry to these events is free with no booking required.

A smiling boy in a green shirt is looking at a lute in front of library book shelves.
Sam Brown of Dowland's Foundry shows his lute to an old lady
A laughing toddler in a blue and white striped top lays on the library floor next to a lute
Baroque Around The Books
Sam Brown and Daniel Thomson perform in front of the library book shelves
Baroque Around The Books
A mixed aged audience enjoying the Baroque Around the Books Performance and smiling.
Baroque Around The Books
Baroque Around The Books