From operas and multi-disciplinary concerts to children’s shows and youth residencies, The Vache Baroque Band creates inspiring experiences for audiences and artists to enjoy together. As an award-winning UK charity, they give special focus to offering young and disadvantaged people opportunities to participate alongside leading professionals. Most recently, their education project for Deafblind Awareness Week was nominated for a 2025 International Opera Award. ‘Huge fun’ – The Spectator; ‘An exceptional evening’ – The Observer

 

For their second Buxton concert this year (see also 18 July), they present a programme featuring sixteenth- and seventeenth-century pieces based on popular songs and dances of the time, by:

A Holborne, Anon., C Simpson, J Dowland, R Allison, W Inglott, H Butler, J Jenkins, T Baltzar and W Lawes

Dates

20 Jul 2026

11.15am – 12.15pm

Price

£22 - £27

Venue

St John's Church

Booking Details

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  • Mon 20 Jul 2026 11.15am - 12.15pm
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