The Brecon Choir Festival celebrates its fifth edition this July (16–19 July) with world-class vocal ensembles and community choruses coming together for what The Guardian has called a “unique and ambitious celebration of song and choral music”.

This year’s line-up includes The Gesualdo Six, Cappella Lacensis from Germany, The Lyons Mouth and Côr Llundain, with the Festival theme, “In Every Corner Sing”, inspired by the Powys-born poet and priest George Herbert.

Christ College is delighted to be hosting two events as part of the Festival weekend, both on Festival Saturday 18 July.

First, at Y Neuadd, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will give a talk entitled “George Herbert and Our Modern Afflictions”. He will explore Herbert’s relevance for modern life, and how his writing can help us navigate today’s search for meaning.

Following Dr Williams’ lecture, the Breugel Consort will perform a special concert in the Chapel: “Behold My Affliction! Sacred Lamentations in Renaissance England”. The programme will feature masterpieces of sacred music from the 15th and 16th centuries.

About Bruegel Consort 

Founded at the University of Cambridge, Bruegel Consort is a five-part early music vocal ensemble specialising in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century sacred polyphony. The group has been selected as a BREMF Emerging Ensemble for 2026-27 and was the recipient of the Stile Antico Ensemble Development Bursary Scheme from 2024-26.

Tickets are moving quickly for both events. To secure your spot, please visit: www.breconchoirfestival.co.uk