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Red Kite Concerts

2026 SEASON

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5-6pm, sunday 1st march
St John the Baptist | Cockayne Hatley | SG19 2EA

MUSE

JACK HANCHER - classical guitar

Award-winning classical guitarist Jack Hancher performs a stunning programme of solo repertoire by French and Spanish composers, delving into their connections and influences, including music by Debussy, Ravel and Albéniz.

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5-6pm, sunday 3rd may
St John the Baptist | Cockayne Hatley | SG19 2EA

BREATH & BELLOWS

CHRISTIAN FORSHAW - saxophone
IAN WATSON - accordion

From Eastern European folk melodies to newly imagined soundscapes, this concert celebrates the expressive power of saxophone and accordion. Christian Forshaw and Ian Watson reunite after decades of collaboration to explore music that sings, sighs and dances.

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5-6pm, sunday 5th july
St John the Baptist | Cockayne Hatley | SG19 2EA

A THOUSAND CHARMS

GRACE DAVIDSON - soprano
JULIAN PERKINS - harpsichord

Acclaimed soprano Grace Davidson and harpsichordist Julian Perkins present an exquisite programme mapping the evolution of English song through two centuries, from Campion’s intimate ayres to Purcell’s theatrical masterpieces and Handel’s deeply expressive arias.

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5-6pm, sunday 6th september
St John the Baptist | Cockayne Hatley | SG19 2EA

AFTER DUSK

SARAH O'FLYNN - flute
TOMOS XERRI - harp

Sarah O’Flynn & Tomos Xerri explore music for flute and harp related to the night time: from late night tango and dark operatic scenes to evocative depictions of the night sky. Including works by Piazzolla, Tchaikovsky, Lili Boulanger and a world premiere duo by Philip Cashian.

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5-6pm, sunday 8th november
St John the Baptist | Cockayne Hatley | SG19 2EA

QUEEN GWEN’S SPELL

JACKIE SHAVE - violin
PLUS GUESTS


The genre-defying ensemble Queen Gwendolen’s Spell, led by inimitable violinist Jackie Shave, bring a folk-inspired, eclectic programme to Red Kite. Including original compositions by Jackie.