Sounds Historical are a group of musicians specialising in early music.
Their repertoire spans the medieval to the 18th century - performing on an exciting array of period instruments including Viols, Recorders, Theorbo, Baroque Flute and more! 

​Generously supported by Continuo Foundation

For concert dates 2026 please see below or visit the groups website
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www.soundshistorical.com

Heidi Fardell
Recorders, Baroque Flute


Mary Tyers
Recorders, Baroque Flute, Voice


Alison Kinder
Viols, Recorders


Lynda Sayce
Theorbo, lutes, viols, recorders
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Upcoming Concerts

23rd July 2026
Sounds Historical

What a Wonderful World
Music in Country Churches
​St Nicholas' Church, Dersingham, Norfolk, PE31 6GZ
6:30pm
Tickets: £26.95, free for under 18s, available here
Supported by Continuo Foundation
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3rd September 2026
Sounds Historical

What a Wonderful World
North of England Centre for Music,
Waters Road, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6NQ
​7pm
Tickets: available here
Supported by Continuo Foundation


4th September 2026
Sounds Historical

What a Wonderful World
Lancaster Priory Church, Priory Close, Lancaster, LA1 1YZ
7:30pm
​Tickets: £20, £12 for unwaged and under 18s, available here
Supported by Continuo Foundation


5th September 2026
Sounds Historical

What a Wonderful World
Bolton Priory, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6AL
7:30pm
Tickets: £20, £10 students & children, available here 
Supported by Continuo Foundation


6th September 2026
Sounds Historical

What a Wonderful World
The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY
1:30pm
​Tickets: £17 available here
Supported by Continuo Foundation


15th October 2026
Sounds Historical

What a Wonderful World
Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery, Coventry, CV1 2JT
7pm
Tickets: £20, free for under 18s available here
​Supported by Continuo Foundation


​18th October 2026
Sounds Historical

What a Wonderful World
Sibford Gower Barn, Banbury, OX15 5RR
7pm
Tickets: £15-£20 available via [email protected]
​​Supported by Continuo Foundation

"Not only did they lift us with a spectrum of sound from serenity to joy but they also explained, with verve and delightful humour, the progressive contexts of human musical expression."

"These particular musicians - with their prolific knowledge, accessible delivery and obvious enjoyment - proved that 'instructive' doesn't have to mean tedious! It meant fun - and lovely sounds!"


Review from Stella Seaton-Sims
600 years! From Hildegard to Haydn
​February 2025