
UPCOMING EVENTS

NELSON MASS (HAYDN) & MOZART ARIAS
Jane is Soprano Soloist with Mid Northumberland Chorus conducted by Robin Forbes.
Haydn - Missa in Angustiis (Lord Nelson Mass)
Choruses from Haydn’s Creation & Mozart Operatic Arias

Messiah (Handel)
Jane performs as Soprano Soloist in this performance of Handel’s Messiah with Leeds Festival Chorus, conducted by Simon Wright.

ST MATTHEW PASSION (BACH)
Jane is Soprano Soloist with the Beverley Chamber Choir for this performance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion.

St John Passion (Bach)
Jane performs as the Soprano Soloist for this performance of Bach’s “St John Passion” with Skipton Camerata, conducted by Ben Crick.

PRIVATE RECITAL: FRIENDS OF BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
“COUNTRY MATTERS – A RUSTIC AND PASTORAL ENTERTAINMENT”
An entertainment featuring the landscape and people of the English Countryside. With words by, and spoken by, the Derbyshire poet Philip Holland and music by Quilter, Warlock, Faurè and Debussy played by Wyn Davies and sung by Soprano Jane Burnell.
Petite Messe Solennelle (Rossini)
Jane performs as the Soprano Soloist for this performance of Rossini’s “Petite Messe Solennelle”, conducted by Paul Witkiewicz.

MUSICK IN MANCHESTER 1744/45 | MANCHESTER BAROQUE
Reconstruction of an original concert from 14th May 1745
Join Manchester Baroque as we reconstruct an original concert programme that took place in our city on 14th May 1745. 'Musick' in Manchester is based on original research by our Artistic Director Dr Pauline Nobes, who discovered a transcript of sixteen subscription concert programmes which took place in Manchester between November 2nd 1744 and August 20th 1745. We have been working our way reconstructing these concerts since Manchester Baroque formed, so join us on our next instalment!
We bring Manchester’s rich archives of music to life, performing on period instruments in Manchester’s only surviving 18th Century Church. Highlights of the programme include Corelli’s Concerto Grosso Op.6 No.7, Overtures and Arias from Handel’s Operas Alexander the Great and Admetus, and Handel’s celebrated Water Music.
Programme
Overture to Alexander the Great - arrangement by Handel for solo harpsichord - George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759)
Concerto in D Major - Johann J. Quantz (1697 – 1773)
Endless Pleasure - Handel
Concerto Op.1/1 in C major (Johnson, [1744]) - William Felton
Sonata in A major (Young, [1726]) - John Humphries
Interval
Overture to Admetus - Handel
‘Luci care, addio posate’ from Admetus (1726) - Handel
Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6/7 - Arcangelo Corelli (1653 – 1713)
Sonata in, G minor, Op. 3/1 - Michele Mascitti (c.1664 – c.1760)
Water Music Suite (1730) - Handel
Soprano Soloist | Jane Burnell

MUSICK IN MANCHESTER 1744/45 (SWALEDALE FESTIVAL)
Reconstruction of an original concert from 14th May 1745
Join Manchester Baroque as we reconstruct an original concert programme that took place in our city on 14th May 1745. 'Musick' in Manchester is based on original research by our Artistic Director Dr Pauline Nobes, who discovered a transcript of sixteen subscription concert programmes which took place in Manchester between November 2nd 1744 and August 20th 1745. We have been working our way reconstructing these concerts since Manchester Baroque formed, so join us on our next instalment!
We bring Manchester’s rich archives of music to life, performing on period instruments in Manchester’s only surviving 18th Century Church. Highlights of the programme include Corelli’s Concerto Grosso Op.6 No.7, Overtures and Arias from Handel’s Operas Alexander the Great and Admetus, and Handel’s celebrated Water Music.
Programme
Overture to Alexander the Great - arrangement by Handel for solo harpsichord - George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759)
Concerto in D Major - Johann J. Quantz (1697 – 1773)
Endless Pleasure - Handel
Concerto Op.1/1 in C major (Johnson, [1744]) - William Felton
Sonata in A major (Young, [1726]) - John Humphries
Interval
Overture to Admetus - Handel
‘Luci care, addio posate’ from Admetus (1726) - Handel
Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6/7 - Arcangelo Corelli (1653 – 1713)
Sonata in, G minor, Op. 3/1 - Michele Mascitti (c.1664 – c.1760)
Water Music Suite (1730) - Handel
Soprano Soloist | Jane Burnell

Carmina Burana (Orff)
Jane performs as the Soprano Soloist for this performance of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” with Halifax Choral Society, conducted by Anthony Gray.

Mademoiselle Silberklang in “The impresario” (Mozart) | Buxton International festival
‘This production brings fresh energy to Mozart’s witty opera. Director Christopher Gillett has created a version that is fun and playful and that blends sharp comedy with Mozart’s brilliant music.’ Adrian Kelly, BIF’s Artistic Director.
Music by W A Mozart, libretto by J G Stephanie. Spoken text, in English, by Christopher Gillett. Sung in German and Italian with English surtitles.
CREATIVE TEAM
Christopher Gillett Director
Joyce Henderson Associate Director
Bretta Gerecke Designer (Set and Lighting)
Leo van den Boorn Costume Designer
Adam McDonagh Repetiteur
CAST
Nazan Fikret Madame Herz
Jane Burnell Mademoiselle Silberklang
Conor Prendiville Monsieur Vogelsang
Dan D’Souza Buff
Owain Rowlands John
Inguna Morozova Evie
Joyce Henderson Lisa
Jamie MacDougall Dan

Intimate Notes - "Evening of Songs"
This ‘Intimate Notes’ concert showcases our historical instruments at their very best. With a selection of solo pieces and works for small groups of musicians, you will hear the beauty of each instrument in breathtaking detail. We welcome back Manchester Baroque favourite Jane Burnell, who always dazzles with her fine interpretations of Baroque arias, as well as a number of musicians from our Fellowship scheme playing alongside more established Manchester Baroque players.
Performers:
Manchester Baroque - performing on period instruments
Jane Burnell – Soprano
Pauline Nobes and Andrew Taheny - Violin
James Heathcote – Cello
David Francis - Harpsichord
Programme:
TBC

Mademoiselle Silberklang in "The Impresario" (Mozart) | Buxton International Festival
‘This production brings fresh energy to Mozart’s witty opera. Director Christopher Gillett has created a version that is fun and playful and that blends sharp comedy with Mozart’s brilliant music.’ Adrian Kelly, BIF’s Artistic Director.
Music by W A Mozart, libretto by J G Stephanie. Spoken text, in English, by Christopher Gillett. Sung in German and Italian with English surtitles.
CREATIVE TEAM
Christopher Gillett Director
Joyce Henderson Associate Director
Bretta Gerecke Designer (Set and Lighting)
Leo van den Boorn Costume Designer
Adam McDonagh Repetiteur
CAST
Nazan Fikret Madame Herz
Jane Burnell Mademoiselle Silberklang
Conor Prendiville Monsieur Vogelsang
Dan D’Souza Buff
Owain Rowlands John
Inguna Morozova Evie
Joyce Henderson Lisa
Jamie MacDougall Dan

Mademoiselle Silberklang in "The Impresario" (Mozart) | Buxton International Festival;
‘This production brings fresh energy to Mozart’s witty opera. Director Christopher Gillett has created a version that is fun and playful and that blends sharp comedy with Mozart’s brilliant music.’ Adrian Kelly, BIF’s Artistic Director.
Music by W A Mozart, libretto by J G Stephanie. Spoken text, in English, by Christopher Gillett. Sung in German and Italian with English surtitles.
CREATIVE TEAM
Christopher Gillett Director
Joyce Henderson Associate Director
Bretta Gerecke Designer (Set and Lighting)
Leo van den Boorn Costume Designer
Adam McDonagh Repetiteur
CAST
Nazan Fikret Madame Herz
Jane Burnell Mademoiselle Silberklang
Conor Prendiville Monsieur Vogelsang
Dan D’Souza Buff
Owain Rowlands John
Inguna Morozova Evie
Joyce Henderson Lisa
Jamie MacDougall Dan

Mademoiselle Silberklang in "The Impresario" (Mozart) | Buxton International Festival
‘This production brings fresh energy to Mozart’s witty opera. Director Christopher Gillett has created a version that is fun and playful and that blends sharp comedy with Mozart’s brilliant music.’ Adrian Kelly, BIF’s Artistic Director.
Music by W A Mozart, libretto by J G Stephanie. Spoken text, in English, by Christopher Gillett. Sung in German and Italian with English surtitles.
CREATIVE TEAM
Christopher Gillett Director
Joyce Henderson Associate Director
Bretta Gerecke Designer (Set and Lighting)
Leo van den Boorn Costume Designer
Adam McDonagh Repetiteur
CAST
Nazan Fikret Madame Herz
Jane Burnell Mademoiselle Silberklang
Conor Prendiville Monsieur Vogelsang
Dan D’Souza Buff
Owain Rowlands John
Inguna Morozova Evie
Joyce Henderson Lisa
Jamie MacDougall Dan


Les Nuits d'été (Berlioz) & Mahler 4
Jane performs as the Soprano Soloist with Solihull Symphony Orchestra for Berlioz’s Op.7 Song Cycle “Les Nuits d’été” (Summer Nights), and Mahler’s 4th Symphony. Conducted by Tommaso Nista.
Messiah (Handel)
Jane is the Soprano Soloist for this performance of Handel’s Messiah with Sheffield Bach Choir, conducted by Philip Collin.

Magnificat, Cantatas 78 & Cantata 51 (Bach)
Jane is the Soprano Soloist for this performance of Bach’s Magnificat, Cantata 78 “Jesu, der du meine Seele” and Cantata 51 “Jauchzet Gott” with Ripon Choral Society, conducted by John Dunford.

International “Josep Palet” competition | Semi final
Jane performs as Soprano Soloist in this performance of Dvořák’s Stabat Mater with Wetherby Choral Society, conducted by John Dunford.

Requiem (Faure) & Three new works (Stephen Johnson)
Jane performs as the Soprano Soloist with Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus for Faure’s famous “Requiem”, and in two of three new works by Stephen Johnson, conducted by Darius Battiwala.
Gerald Finzi: Lo, the full final sacrifice
Stephen Johnson: three new works:
“The Miracle Tree”
“This going hence”
“to wed again”
“For music like the sea” – the winning work of the 2024-25 Stella Jockel Young Composer Competition
Interval
Gabriel Faure: Requiem

Album Launch: Reductio X Jane Burnell
Come join us for an unforgettable evening at the C. Bechstein Centre Manchester as Reductio and Jane Burnell take the stage on Sat Mar 22 2025 at 5:30 PM to launch their new album 'Sacred Songs' - music composed by Reductio and performed by soprano Jane Burnell.
Venue: C.Bechstein Centre, Manchester
Buy tickets HERE

OPERA GALA: "DISGUISES, DECEPTIONS AND THWARTED LOVE"
Jane joins Lakeland Sinfonia as Soprano Soloist for this Opera Gala, conducted by Toby Hession.
Rossini | Overture, The Barber of Seville
A selection of Opera favourites including excerpts from
– Rossini | The Barber of Seville
– Mozart | The Magic Flute
– Mozart | Cosi fan Tutti
Wagner | Siegfried Idyll WWV 103
A Symphonic Poem for Chamber Orchestra
Gounod | Symphony No. 1 in D major CG 527
Soloists | Jane Burnell, Soprano | Cara Blaikie, Mezzo Soprano | Colin Murray, Baritone
Telephone bookings are available during office hours on 03300 101761. However, please note that there is a £2.10 charge for telephone bookings.
New Year Concert
Jane joins Solihull Symphony Orchestra as Soprano Soloist for this New Year Concert of opera arias and ensembles.
Soloists | Jane Burnell, Soprano | Jay Broadhurst, Tenor | David Bicarregui, Baritone

HANDEL MESSIAH | RIPON CHORAL SOCIETY
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of Handel’s Messiah with Ripon Choral Society, conducted by John Dunford.
HANDEL MESSIAH | SHEFFIELD BACH CHOIR
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of Handel’s Messiah with Sheffield Bach Choir, conducted by Philip Collin.

HANDEL MESSIAH | MANCHESTER BAROQUE
Jane is Soprano soloist for this performance of Handel’s Messiah with Manchester Cathedral Choir and Manchester Baroque, conducted by Christopher Stokes.

SAUL | WETHERBY CHORAL SOCIETY
Jane performs the role of Merab in this performance of Handel’s dramatic oratorio Saul with Wetherby Choral Society, conducted by John Dunford.

HAYDN NELSON MASS | SHEFFIELD BACH CHOIR
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of Haydn’s Nelson Mass with Sheffield Bach Choir, conducted by Philip Collin.

LADY GREGORY IN AMERICA | WEXFORD FESTIVAL OPERA
Jane performs the role of Molly Allgood in this production of Colm Tóibín and Alberto Caruso’s Lady Gregory in America with Wexford Festival Opera.

LE MASCHERE | WEXFORD FESTIVAL OPERA
Jane performs in the Chorus for this production of Pietro Mascagni’s Le Maschere at Wexford Festival Opera.

CARLOS ACOSTA: ON BEFORE | BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Jane performs in the Chorus for this performance of Carlos Acosta: On Before at Buxton International Festival.

LA CANTERINA | BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Jane performs the role of Gasparina in this production of Haydn’s La Canterina at the Buxton International Festival.

ERNANI | BUXTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Jane performs the role of Giovanna and sings in the Chorus for this production of Verdi’s Ernani at the Buxton International Festival.

MOZART REQUIEM | RIPON CHORAL SOCIETY
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of Mozart’s Requiem with Ripon Choral Society, conducted by John Dunford.

PERGOLESI STABAT MATER / DIDO & AENEAS | DONCASTER CHORAL SOCIETY
Jane performs as Soprano Soloist for Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and sings the role of Belinda in a concert performance of Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas with Doncaster Choral Society, conducted by Matt Beckingham.

SPRING CONCERT | KESWICK CHORAL SOCIETY
Jane is Soprano Soloist in this performance of Poulenc’s Gloria and Handel’s Let the Bright Seraphim with Keswick Choral Society, conducted by Ian Hare.
MAGIC IN MELODY LUNCHTIME RECITAL
Jane performs Magic in Melody recital programme with pianist Tim Kennedy.
MAGIC IN MELODY LUNCHTIME RECITAL
Jane performs Magic in Melody recital programme with pianist Tim Kennedy.
RUTTER REQUIEM & JENKINS GLORIA | LANCASTER & DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of Rutter’s Requiem and Jenkins’ Gloria with Lancaster & District Choral Society.

BACH ST MATTHEW PASSION | MANCHESTER BAROQUE
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion with Manchester Cathedral Choir and Manchester Baroque, conducted by Christopher Stokes.

HAYDN SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST | ENGLISH ARTS CHORALE
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ with English Arts Chorale, conducted by Leslie Olive.

SOLOMON | RIPON CHORAL SOCIETY
Jane performs the roles of Queen of Sheba, The Queen and First Woman for Handel’s rarely performed oratorio Solomon with Ripon Choral Society, conducted by John Dunford.

HANDEL MESSIAH COME & SING | YORKSHIRE CANCER RESEARCH
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of Handel’s Messiah in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research.

MUSICK IN MANCHESTER | MANCHESTER BAROQUE
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance as part of the Musick in Manchester series, with a programme including G. Hayden’s Cantata No.3, Handel’s Tornami a vagheggiar (Alcina) and Non e pie tempo no (Tamerlano).
COMPETITION FINALIST | DAVID CLOVER FESTIVAL OF SINGING
Jane performs in the finals of the David Clover Festival of Singing competition in Sheffield, UK.
HANDEL MESSIAH | WETHERBY CHORAL SOCIETY
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of a special arrangement of Handel’s Messiah and well-known carols with Wetherby Choral Society, conducted by John Dunford.

HANDEL MESSIAH | SOUTHPORT BACH CHOIR
Jane is Soprano Soloist in this performance of Handel’s Messiah with Southport Bach Choir, conducted by Marc Steven Murray.

HANDEL MESSIAH | SHEFFIELD BACH CHOIR
Jane is Soprano Soloist for this performance of Handel’s Messiah with Sheffield Bach Choir, conducted by Philip Collin.