The Dunedin Consort announces its 2026-27 lineup.

This article only features vocal performances.

Nardus Williams stars in ”Handel’s Leading Ladies.” John Butt directs.

Performance Dates: Nov. 24 – 27, 2026

The singers and instrumentalists of Dunedin Consort present “Children’s Messiah” under the direction of Matthew Truscott.

Performance Dates: Dec. 10 & 17, 2026

Rowan Pierce, Anita Monserrat, Ed Lyon, and Marcus Farnsworth solo in Handel’s “Messiah.” Matthew Truscott directs.

Performance Dates: Dec. 16 & 17, 2026

Zoë Brookshaw, Joanna Songi, Sarah Anne Champion, Guy Cutting, and Christopher Webb present “Early German Christmas.” John Butt directs.

Performance Date: Dec. 23, 2026

Hande’s “Belshazzar” stars Ed Lyon in the title role. Nardus Williams, Beth Taylor, Alexander Chance, and Matthew Brook make up the cast. John Butt directs.

Performance Dates: Jan. 13, 14, & 16, 2027

John Butt directs J.S. Bach’s “Matthew Passion.” Anna Dennis, James Hall, Nicholas Mulroy, and Malachy Frame are soloists. They are joined by the RSNO youth chorus.

Performance Dates: Feb. 27 – March 26, 2027

Hilary Cronin and Helen Charlston join the Dunedin Consort and students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in the concert titled “Handel: Dixit Dominus.” John Butt directs.

Performance Dates: May 18 – 20, 2027

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