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Peace is a word we seem to hear more and more of each day – as tensions rise around the world, as peace is broken, longed for, achieved, and lost. But what do we mean by peace? An inner tranquillity we can work at for years? A state of harmony and equilibrium? Simply the absence … Continue reading “Peace is the Missing Piece” – Reflections on Peace in Our Modern History The post “Peace is the…
Spitalfields Music Festival returns for its 50th anniversary edition in 2026, taking place from 26th June – 8th July in venues throughout East London. The 2026 edition will feature 20 peremieres, including cutting edge contemporary music, classical repertoire and cross-artform collaborations. Sarah Gee, Chief Executive & Artistic Director of Spitalfields Music, has today announced the … Continue…
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Spitalfields Music and St Catherine’s College are pleased to announce a collaboration on the Henfrey-Spitalfields Prize for Composition. The annual Henfrey Prize for Composition supports the creation of outstanding new chamber/acoustic music and is open to students and recent graduates from the University of Oxford. The winner will be awarded a prize of £1000 and … Continue reading Spitalfields…
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Tell us about yourself and your music practice I am a Colombian singer and songwriter, based in London since 2020. I have been doing music professionally for over 13 years, and have released 9 albums with my bands Suricato (Colombian Jazz), Ságan (Electronic) and my solo project Montañera. My music blends synths, electronics, and Colombian … Continue reading Reflecting on the Trainee Music Leader…
For our 49th year, Spitalfields Music Festival returned to venues across East London with a varied programme, demonstrating the many ways music can be experienced. We saw how music can be used to tell stories, to uncover history, to build communities, and to inspire creativity. Innovation thrived Innovation has always sat at the heart of … Continue reading A look back at Spitalfields Music…
