Saturday 11 October, 19:30 at St George's Church


Fine Companion

An evening celebrating hospitality, including tunes from Playford's Dancing Master alongside music by Italian violinist Carbonelli who was official purveyor of wine to George II

Date & Time: Saturday 11 October, 19:30

Ticket price: £25 / £18; under 30s £12.50 / £9; under 12s free

Venue: St George's Church


For the ancient Greeks, hosting meant sharing your best wine and music with newcomers to foster a shared sense of belonging.

Ayres Extemporae, winners of the York Early Music International Young Artists Competition 2024, make their BREMF debut with tunes for domestic entertainment from Playford’s Dancing Master alongside music by Giovanni Carbonelli, an extraordinary Italian violinist who was official purveyor of wine to King George II.

Downstairs £25 seating will be arranged around tables; £18 seating will be upstairs in the gallery (except wheelchair and accessible spaces).

Ayres Extemporae
Xenia Gogu violin
Víctor García García & Teresa Madeira cello