# Pre-Concert Talk: An English Baroque Journey begins

Pre-Concert Talk: An English Baroque Journey begins at Wigmore Hall, Friday 30 October 2026, 18:00.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Wigmore Hall, Wigmore Street 36, W1G 9RG London
- With: Nicholas Kenyon, Kirsten Gibson, Julian Forbes
- Go to page: https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202610301800

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A pre-concert talk held ahead of the opening concert of Arcangelo's English Baroque Journey series at Wigmore Hall. Nicholas Kenyon, Kirsten Gibson and Julian Forbes introduce a new illustrated companion book to the series, offering new perspectives and the latest research on one of the great periods of national creativity. Copies of the book will be on sale in the Foyer. The event lasts approximately 45 minutes and takes place in the David Wolf Kaye Room.

## Dates

- Friday 30 October 18:00 — Wigmore Hall

Written by a model, sources: [wigmore-hall.org.uk](https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202610301800)

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