La Nuova Musica has established itself as one of the most distinctive voices in the early music field. Under the direction of founder and Artistic Director, David Bates, La Nuova Musica strives to reveal new aspects of familiar repertoire, focussing on works for voice and instrumentalists, through dynamic performances of both masterpieces and lesser-known works from across the Baroque and Classical periods, alongside new commissions.
Handel’s Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno
As part of Aldeburgh Festival
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Featuring:
David Bates Artistic Director
Federico Fiorio Belezza
Chiara Skerath Piacere
Iestyn Davies Disinganno
Nick Pritchard Tempo
Recruitment for Executive Director
Application deadline: Friday 8 May 2026
La Nuova Musica is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with the Board of Trustees and Artistic Director to develop the artistic activity and financial sustainability of La Nuova Musica. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced arts manager to join an ambitious and highly regarded period music ensemble.
Handel’s Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno
As part of Cambridge Summer Music Festival
Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge
Friday 10 July 2026, 7:30pm
General sale for this event will open on Sunday 26 April 2026.
Featuring:
David Bates Artistic Director
Federico Fiorio Belezza
Chiara Skerath Piacere
Christopher Lowrey Disinganno
Nick Pritchard Tempo
Handel’s Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno
As part of Le Festival International de Musiques Sacrées de Fribourg
Eglise du Collège St-Michel, Fribourg, Switzerland
Sunday 12 July 2026
Featuring:
David Bates Artistic Director
Federico Fiorio Belezza
Chiara Skerath Piacere
Christopher Lowrey Disinganno
Nick Pritchard Tempo
Booking: More details to follow
Bach Mass in B Minor
As part of London Festival of Baroque Music
Smith Square Hall, London
Saturday 31 October 2026, 7pm
Tom Coult New Commission
Wigmore Hall, London
Saturday 28 November 2026, 1pm
General sale for this event will open at 10am on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
Featuring:
Tom Coult Composer
David Bates Director, Harpsicord
Nick Pritchard Tenor
Handel’s Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno - video stream
Watch on YouTube, recorded live at Wigmore Hall
Featuring:
David Bates Artistic Director
Jeanine De Bique Soprano
Polly Leech Mezzo-soprano
Christopher Lowrey Countertenor
Nick Pritchard Tenor
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Purcell Dido and Aeneas
Record released by Pentatone and featuring Fleur Barron, Matthew Brook, Giulia Semenzato, Tim Mead and Nicky Spence
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