Burghclere Baroque was formed by Theresa Caudle in 2020 to promote the performance and study of baroque music in the beautiful, peaceful surroundings of the village of Burghclere in rural North Hampshire. Theresa passionately believes that performances of live music strengthen and sustain life in the community.

Our concerts introduce our audiences to lesser-known works of the baroque repertoire alongside great masterpieces of the period. Performing in settings such as the Church of The Ascension in Burghclere, we offer the opportunity for local people to enjoy world-class performances of baroque music by professional musicians without the need to travel long distances.

We aim to give opportunities to emerging professional players and singers to give them valuable experience working alongside established leading performers on period instruments. We also involve local amateur singers in some performances.

Aspiring to minimise the carbon footprint of the performers as well as our audiences, whenever possible we involve the many talented musicians who specialise in performance of baroque music who live in Hampshire, Berkshire or nearby counties.

We are keen to keep ticket prices low to ensure that people are able to attend these concerts whatever their financial circumstances, and for many performances we offer a voluntary rate. We also encourage young people to experience this kind of music-making by offering free entrance to under-18s and inviting them to attend open rehearsals.

Past concerts:

December 2020: The Spirit of Christmas - Philippa Hyde, soprano, and The Burghclere Baroque Ensemble. With socially distanced audience and filmed with free access on YouTube.
"We were served a baroque banquet of contemplative and festive gems by a group of musicians completely in tune with the style and ethos of the period." Charles Medlam: Newbury Weekly News

July 2021: Bach's Sonatas for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord - Jonathan Manson and Steven Devine
"Top baroque for perfect summer's evening" Newbury Weekly News

October 2021: Myths and Legends - French baroque cantatas. Stuart O'Hara, bass, and Canzona
"Blessed with a pleasing voice throughout its impressive range, Stuart O’Hara sang us his stories with engaging candour and an obvious relish at the twists and turns of the plot, with the ‘orchestra’ at all times alert to the colour and affect of events." Charles Medlam: Newbury Weekly News

December 2021: Handel's Messiah with The Burghclere Baroque Ensemble - small-scale forces, 10 singers and 9 players, including 5 local amateur singers.

April 2022: Bach's St John Passion - The Burghclere Baroque Ensemble with 8 singers and 11 players, including Hugo Hymas, tenor, and Florian Stoertz, bass.

September 2023: Music for violin and harpsichord - Theresa Caudle and Andrew Arthur.

December 2023: Handel's Messiah - The Burghclere Baroque Ensemble with small-scale forces, 10 singers and 9 players including 5 local amateur singers. Supported by Greenham Arts.
"Something very, very special - Burghclere Baroque's stunning Messiah moves a packed Church of the Ascension". Philip Brown: Newbury Weekly News

May 2024: Les Nations - A musical journey around 17th Century Europe - Canzona

September 2024: Exquisite Airs - songs by Purcell and contemporaries with Jenni Harper, soprano, and Toby Carr, theorbo.

February 2025: Voices of Longing - love songs by 17th Century Venetian composer Barbara Strozzi with Ceruleo.
Supported by Continuo Foundation.