We are delighted to return to Shrewsbury to celebrate the 300th birthday of Dr Charles Burney with a programme of European music of his time and from his travels.

Burney was born in Shrewsbury in 1726 and attended Shrewsbury School. His brother James was organist at St Mary’s in the town, where the young Charles received much of his early musical training. In the 1770s, he undertook two lengthy tours of France, Germany and Italy. He met Mozart twice and was a close friend of Joseph Haydn. His writings provide some of the clearest portraits of life in 18th-century England and Europe, and he remained at the heart of cultural life until his death in 1814.

Excerpts from his writings and the music he encountered will transport you into his world.  The programme will include the Allegri Miserere which he published in London in 1771, adding to the legend of this iconic piece.

The running time is approx. 2 hours, including interval.

With thanks to Shropshire Music Trust for inviting us to give this concert.

EX CATHEDRA
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor

How to book

This concert is promoted by Shropshire Music Trust and tickets can be purchased via the link below:

https://www.shropshiremusictrust.co.uk/what-s-on/2025-26-season/2026-06-05-ex-cathedra-summer

Access

Everyone is welcome at Ex Cathedra’s concerts, and the choir is committed to doing all it can to ensure you have a great experience.

Detailed access information is available on the church website. Please check with the promoter if you have any questions or let us know if we can help.

This concert is not amplified. Readings will be amplified, using a hearing loop wherever available.

If you have any other access questions, please contact us, we are happy to help.

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