Sounds Historical

Continuo Foundation grantee
Supported by Continuo Foundation
Their repertoire spans the Medieval period to the 18th century - performing on an exciting array of period instruments including Viols, Recorders, Mandolin, Lute, Theorbo, Baroque Flute and more!
Throughout each of their concerts, the ensemble members talk about their instruments, the composers and the historical context of the pieces within the programmes. Their aim is to make Sounds Historical concerts accessible, informative and enjoyable for all ages.
Sounds Historical are:
Heidi Fardell - Recorders/Baroque Flute
Mary Tyers - Recorders/Baroque Flute
Alison Kinder - Viols/Recorders
Lynda Sayce - Theorbo/ Viola da Gamba/Recorders/Baroque Mandolin
Biography
Sounds Historical are a group of musicians specialising in early music.
Their repertoire spans the Medieval period to the 18th century - performing on an exciting array of period instruments including Viols, Recorders, Mandolin, Lute, Theorbo, Baroque Flute and more!
Throughout each of their concerts, the ensemble members talk about their instruments, the composers and the historical context of the pieces within the programmes. Their aim is to make Sounds Historical concerts accessible, informative and enjoyable for all ages.
Sounds Historical are:
Heidi Fardell - Recorders/Baroque Flute
Mary Tyers - Recorders/Baroque Flute
Alison Kinder - Viols/Recorders
Lynda Sayce - Theorbo/ Viola da Gamba/Recorders/Baroque Mandolin
Musicians
- Lynda SayceLute, Theorbo, Viola da Gamba, Recorder, Flute
- Alison KinderViols, Viola da Gamba, Violin, Recorder
- Heidi FardellRecorder, Flute
- Mary TyersRecorder, Flute
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Upcoming Concerts

What a Wonderful World
Thu, 23 July 2026
St Nicholas, Dersingham
6:30pm
TBC
Music in Country Churches

What a Wonderful World
Thu, 3 September 2026
North of England Centre for Music & Arts, Marsden
7:00pm
£20

What a Wonderful World
Fri, 4 September 2026
Lancaster Priory
7:30pm
£20 (conc. available)

What a Wonderful World
Sat, 5 September 2026
Bolton Priory, Skipton
7:30pm
£20 (conc. available)
The Heritage Concert Series

What a Wonderful World
Thu, 15 October 2026
London Road Cemetery Anglican Chapel, Coventry
7:00pm
£20 (u18s free)

What a Wonderful World
Sun, 18 October 2026
Sibford Gower Barn, Banbury
7:00pm
£15 - £20
Past programmes

What a Wonderful World
Wed, 29 April 2026
Sophie's Barn, Chacombe
7:00pm
TBC

600 Years!
Sat, 7 February 2026
All Saints Church, Evesham
7:30pm
£22 (u18s £5)
Evesham & District Music Club- ➕1 other performance

More than a Woman
Fri, 6 February 2026
St Mary's Church, Lower Heryford
7:30pm
£18 (u18s free)- ➕8 other performances



