NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC - United Kingdom
of the City of York in an attractive and spacious church garden. It was converted in 2000 thanks to a National Lottery grant, which transformed the building into a stunning setting for concerts. We are an accessible, flexible and intimate music venue that seats audiences of up to 180.
Our Mission is to:
- Promote NCEM York as a national and international exemplar of the highest possible standards of creative practice, artistic performance and public engagement;
- Engage with a culturally diverse artistic base in order to run a season of varied and inspiring performances across a wide range of musical genres;
- Offer flagship festivals celebrating early music in particular;
- Strive constantly to widen our audience base through innovative engagement activities and creative evolution of our digital channels;
- Enhance the wellbeing of individuals and communities through music;
- Share understanding and enjoyment of all forms of music, and early music in particular, through exemplary learning and participation activities that tackle historic and systemic inequities in creative ways;
- Inspire young people to study, perform and enjoy music;
- Support career access and progression at all levels and in all spheres of music-making and artistic management, with a special focus on performers specialising in early music;
- Continue to build a network of local, regional, national and international partners who share our values, offering them support, inspiration and leadership;
- Ensure that St Margaret's continues to be a source of joy for future generations.
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EARLY MUSIC
St. Margaret's Church Walmgate, York YO1 9TL, United Kingdom
From 08 December 2022 to 08 October 2022/ United Kingdom
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