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This last year 2025/26 brought another array of wonderful performances with exquisite chamber music from Ensemble 360, imaginative programming for flute, harp and viola from the Aurora Trio, an inspirational journey filled with technical craft and informative dialogue from harpsichordist Steven Devine, the thrilling concert by the Kanneh-Masons full of stunning musicianship, young pianistic talent from Amiri Harewood and the vocal group Cantabile’s astonishing versatility to switch moods and styles from the sacred to their ‘lighter’ repertoire.

Horsham Music Circle is now delighted to launch its landmark 85th Season with an inspiring Autumn Series of world-class music. Featuring internationally acclaimed performers, an outstanding young soloist and one of Britain's most respected chamber ensembles, these three contrasting concerts promise exceptional artistry, thrilling performances and music spanning more than three centuries. From the exhilarating energy of Baroque masterpieces to the expressive richness of the accordion and the timeless beauty of the string quartet, audiences can look forward to an unforgettable series in the welcoming surroundings of St Mary's Church and the Causeway Barn.

The series opens in September with the internationally renowned ensemble Red Priest in their exhilarating programme Truly, Madly Baroque. Known for their theatrical flair, technical brilliance and fearless interpretative style, the group reimagines Baroque music with extraordinary energy and invention. Works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Telemann, Purcell and Corelli are brought to life in performances that embrace the improvisatory spirit of the era. Highlights include Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, the expressive Adagio associated with Truly, Madly, Deeply, and a dazzling reworking of Corelli’s La Folia, all delivered with characteristic virtuosity and theatrical flair.

In October Spanish accordionist Sofía Ros presents a recital that reveals the remarkable expressive range of her instrument. Rapidly establishing herself as one of the most compelling young musicians of her generation, she combines technical brilliance with musical sensitivity and imagination. Her programme, supported by The Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme, spans Scarlatti, Bach, Albéniz, Liszt and Tchaikovsky, highlighting the accordion’s ability to move between Baroque clarity, Romantic lyricism and vibrant national colour. Already an international prizewinner with appearances at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Musikverein in Vienna and major festivals across Europe and the UK, she brings freshness with a strikingly original programme.

The finale to the autumn series in November presents the distinguished Coull Quartet, one of Britain’s most respected chamber ensembles. Their programme of Mozart, Shostakovich and Brahms offers a compelling journey from Classical elegance through intense twentieth-century expression to the emotional richness of the Romantic tradition. With over five decades of performance experience, the Coull Quartet bring authority, depth and a finely honed ensemble balance to a programme that provides a powerful and satisfying conclusion to the season.

Together, these concerts offer a richly varied autumn of music-making, uniting energy, virtuosity and expressive breadth in celebration of HMC’s 85th Season, and reinforcing its reputation for presenting world-class chamber music in Horsham.

We continue to acknowledge the generosity of the late Margaret & Tony Smith together with supporters’ donations which has allowed us to extend our programming.

Full booking details and programme information can be found on the What’s On and Bookings pages. The concerts are open to all. Individual tickets available but do consider taking advantage of the special deal for those attending all three Autumn concerts. Tickets also available on the door.

NEAREST PARKING: behind Causeway Barn (from 6pm), Denne Road Car Park RH12 1JH, or Forum Car Park RH12 1NU (closes 10pm).

Cash payments (bring coins!) will be accepted at the concerts for Interval refreshments Wine/Juice £4/£1 and programmes £1. A card reader is available for Ticket sales on the door.

We look forward to seeing you again—and to welcoming new audience members discovering the joy of live music for the first time. Come along and give it a try!

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photo: Luca Imperiale

Acclaimed vocal group Cantabile after their

hilarious and brilliant May performance for HMC