📍 Govan Old Parish Church, Glasgow
📅 Friday 25th July 2025
🕢 7:30 PM (Teas & Coffees Served at Interval)
Now in its second year, The Glasgow Barons Early Music Festival brings the sounds of centuries past to life in the heart of Govan. This special performance by The Hepburn IV forms a highlight of the 2025 programme – a richly atmospheric evening of Renaissance vocal music in the historic Govan Old Parish Church.
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The Hepburn IV is a dynamic St Andrews-based vocal quartet dedicated to performing music from the 15th century to the present day. Formed in 2024, the group features soprano Emily Kemp, alto Harriet Carlill, tenor Seb Roberts, and bass Guy Minch – four accomplished young singers who met as choral scholars at the University of St Andrews.
Individually, they’ve performed with renowned ensembles such as Voces 8 Scholars, Genesis Sixteen, and Wells Cathedral Choir. Together, they bring a vibrant and expressive sound to repertoire both sacred and secular.
📜 Programme Highlights:
Josquin des Prez – Ave Maria, Missa Pange Lingua, Mille Regretz
Scottish Anonymous – Descendi in hortum meum
Palestrina – Tota pulchra es, Magnus sanctus Paulus
Orlando di Lasso – Matona mia cara
Claude de Sermisy – Tant que vivray
Plus works by Pierre Certon, Pierre Passereau, and Jacob Arcadelt
Come experience the beauty of early choral music brought to life by some of Scotland’s finest young voices – all part of a growing celebration of historical sound in the heart of Govan.