Music at Dersingham
St Nicholas' Church, Norfolk, PE31 6GZ
Thursday 23rd July 2026
What A Wonderful World
Sounds Historical’s programme explores the many aspects of early modern life which people found wonderful and awe-inspiring – from mythology to mathematics, from astrology to astronomy. With a programme including works by Charpentier, Galilei, Monteverdi, Uccelini, Bach, Purcell, Van Eyck, and Telemann, the music will cover early modern fascinations from inexplicable weather to a lost whale. Come along and experience this wonderful world of fantastical preoccupations through a wide range of music!
This concert is in aid of the restoration appeal for St Mary the Virgin, Hillington.
Musicians
Sounds Historical
Heidi Fardell recorder/flute
Mary Tyers recorder/flute
Alison Kinder viol
Lynda Sayce lute/theorbo
Programme
Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704) La descente d’Orphée aux enfers H. 488
Henry Purcell (1659–95) ‘Suite’ from The Fairy Queen
Robert Johnson (1583–1633) Witches’ Dance
Anon Heaven and Earth
Sir William Herschel (1738–1822), arr. Linda Sayce Sonata No. 6 in A major
Vincenzo Galilei (1520–91) Romanesca Antica
Francesco Soriano (1548/9–1621) Ave Maris Stella à 3
Michelangelo Galilei (1575–1631) Toccata
Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) Zefiro Torna SV. 108
John Munday (c. 1555–1630) Fantasia ‘Faire weather’ from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book FVB 3
Chester’s Monstrous Fish ballad (Sellenger’s Round)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Trio Sonata in B flat major BWV 1039
Marco Uccellini (1603/10–80) No. 13 (‘table canon’) from Sonate over Canzoni Op. 5
Christoper Tye (c. 1505–c. 1573) Sit fast (à 3)
Henry Purcell ‘Two in one upon a ground’ from Dioclesian Z. 627
J. Van Eyck (1589–1657)/Anon ‘Amarilli Mia Bella’
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) Trio Sonata in C major TWV 42:c1
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. Please also note that no refunds or cancellation of tickets will be made. We encourage you to check this page for updates.
Further Information
Venue & Access
Please leave plenty of time to arrive, find parking, and get into the Church. With the RHS Sandringham Flower taking place, the local area is likely to be very busy.
The postcode for St Nicholas, Dersingham, is PE31 6GZ.
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There is level access to the Church along a gravel path.
If you have any concerns about access, you can contact us in advance via email: [email protected]
Parking
Parking will be available from 5.30pm at the following locations:
1. St Nicholas Court which includes Blue Badge parking spaces:
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2. Village Centre (please park in the field beyond the Village Centre)
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Please follow the directions of the parking attendants.
Please do not park on the road or on verges in the village.
Timings
Doors will open at 6.00pm and entrance is via the South door.
A bar serving alcohol and soft drinks will be open before the concert and again at the interval.
The concert starts at 6.30pm.
There will be an interval of 20 minutes. We expect the concert will finish between 8.15pm and 8.30pm.
Tickets and Seating
You must have a ticket to show when requested. If you have booked for a group, please make sure that everyone in your group has a ticket to show.
You can show your ticket(s) either as a print out or on a mobile device.
If you have booked for a group, please try to enter with everyone who is on your booking.
Seating is unreserved and allocated on a first-come-first-seated basis. You are welcome to bring a cushion to sit on.
Please do not sit in any seats or rows that have been marked with reserved signs and please try to fill in any gaps so that everyone can be accommodated in the pews.
Merchandise and programmes
Programmes will be available at the South door. The 2026 Music in Country Churches Concert Series Brochure will be available to pick up for free. We would ask you to consider leaving a donation.
MICC tea towels, canvas bags, and Christmas cards (it’s never too early!) will be available to purchase before the concert, during the interval, and after the concert.
Facilities
There are toilets at the back of the Church and in the North churchyard and porterloos in the Pony Paddock, off Church Lane.
A first aider will be on duty.
Please note that there are no facilities to leave coats or bags and concertgoers are responsible for their own belongings.
Photography
Please do not take videos or photos during the concert. It can be distracting to the performers and will infringe copyright/performing rights regulations.
During the evening distant or general crowd photography and video will be taken by an official photographer/videographer to be used for MICC's social media pages, website, and other literature. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a member of MICC.
Sounds Historical’s programme explores the many aspects of early modern life which people found wonderful and awe-inspiring – from mythology to mathematics, from astrology to astronomy. With a programme including works by Charpentier, Galilei, Monteverdi, Uccelini, Bach, Purcell, Van Eyck, and Telemann, the music will cover early modern fascinations from inexplicable weather to a lost whale. Come along and experience this wonderful world of fantastical preoccupations through a wide range of music!
This concert is in aid of the restoration appeal for St Mary the Virgin, Hillington.
Musicians
Sounds Historical
Heidi Fardell recorder/flute
Mary Tyers recorder/flute
Alison Kinder viol
Lynda Sayce lute/theorbo
Programme
Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–1704) La descente d’Orphée aux enfers H. 488
Henry Purcell (1659–95) ‘Suite’ from The Fairy Queen
Robert Johnson (1583–1633) Witches’ Dance
Anon Heaven and Earth
Sir William Herschel (1738–1822), arr. Linda Sayce Sonata No. 6 in A major
Vincenzo Galilei (1520–91) Romanesca Antica
Francesco Soriano (1548/9–1621) Ave Maris Stella à 3
Michelangelo Galilei (1575–1631) Toccata
Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) Zefiro Torna SV. 108
John Munday (c. 1555–1630) Fantasia ‘Faire weather’ from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book FVB 3
Chester’s Monstrous Fish ballad (Sellenger’s Round)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Trio Sonata in B flat major BWV 1039
Marco Uccellini (1603/10–80) No. 13 (‘table canon’) from Sonate over Canzoni Op. 5
Christoper Tye (c. 1505–c. 1573) Sit fast (à 3)
Henry Purcell ‘Two in one upon a ground’ from Dioclesian Z. 627
J. Van Eyck (1589–1657)/Anon ‘Amarilli Mia Bella’
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681–1767) Trio Sonata in C major TWV 42:c1
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. Please also note that no refunds or cancellation of tickets will be made. We encourage you to check this page for updates.
Further Information
Venue & Access
Please leave plenty of time to arrive, find parking, and get into the Church. With the RHS Sandringham Flower taking place, the local area is likely to be very busy.
The postcode for St Nicholas, Dersingham, is PE31 6GZ.
Google https://maps.app.goo.gl/cuhkh6inGVifSULNA
What3Words ///simulator.happening.resorting https://w3w.co/simulator.happening.resorting
There is level access to the Church along a gravel path.
If you have any concerns about access, you can contact us in advance via email: [email protected]
Parking
Parking will be available from 5.30pm at the following locations:
1. St Nicholas Court which includes Blue Badge parking spaces:
Google https://maps.app.goo.gl/aH4tsLMWWuPjHCE18
What3Words ///mascots.imparts.reflected https://w3w.co/mascots.imparts.reflected
2. Village Centre (please park in the field beyond the Village Centre)
Google https://maps.app.goo.gl/3rFQ3p7LnSTKm54DA
What3Words ///constrain.rashers.shaves https://w3w.co/constrain.rashers.shaves
Please follow the directions of the parking attendants.
Please do not park on the road or on verges in the village.
Timings
Doors will open at 6.00pm and entrance is via the South door.
A bar serving alcohol and soft drinks will be open before the concert and again at the interval.
The concert starts at 6.30pm.
There will be an interval of 20 minutes. We expect the concert will finish between 8.15pm and 8.30pm.
Tickets and Seating
You must have a ticket to show when requested. If you have booked for a group, please make sure that everyone in your group has a ticket to show.
You can show your ticket(s) either as a print out or on a mobile device.
If you have booked for a group, please try to enter with everyone who is on your booking.
Seating is unreserved and allocated on a first-come-first-seated basis. You are welcome to bring a cushion to sit on.
Please do not sit in any seats or rows that have been marked with reserved signs and please try to fill in any gaps so that everyone can be accommodated in the pews.
Merchandise and programmes
Programmes will be available at the South door. The 2026 Music in Country Churches Concert Series Brochure will be available to pick up for free. We would ask you to consider leaving a donation.
MICC tea towels, canvas bags, and Christmas cards (it’s never too early!) will be available to purchase before the concert, during the interval, and after the concert.
Facilities
There are toilets at the back of the Church and in the North churchyard and porterloos in the Pony Paddock, off Church Lane.
A first aider will be on duty.
Please note that there are no facilities to leave coats or bags and concertgoers are responsible for their own belongings.
Photography
Please do not take videos or photos during the concert. It can be distracting to the performers and will infringe copyright/performing rights regulations.
During the evening distant or general crowd photography and video will be taken by an official photographer/videographer to be used for MICC's social media pages, website, and other literature. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a member of MICC.
