October 29, 2025
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PAW 2026: A Spectacular Opening Night with I Fagiolini
We are thrilled to announce that next year’s Purbeck Art Weeks Festival (23 May – 7 June 2026) will open in spectacular style with a performance by the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble I Fagiolini.
About I Fagiolini
“The group are musical shapeshifters, following Hollingworth’s giddy, eclectic imagination wherever it leads” (The Spectator).
Founded in Oxford in 1986 by artistic director Robert Hollingworth, I Fagiolini have earned an international reputation for blending early-music mastery with bold, modern presentation. Their work spans from Renaissance and Baroque repertoire (such as Monteverdi) through to contemporary and multimedia projects.
The ensemble has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the Ensemble Award of the Royal Philharmonic Society in 2006 and they won the Gramophone Awards for the Early Music category for their recording of the Mass in 40 Parts by Alessandro Striggio (2011). They are best known for presenting music in inventive settings – immersive theatre, art-music crossover and deeply atmospheric concerts.
Photo Credit: Keith Saunders
What to expect on opening night
Join us for an unforgettable opening evening on 23 May, where I Fagiolini returns to PAW to bring their signature blend of creativity and imagination to the stage. They will be performing an anniversary programme for their 40th year: ‘We’re not dead yet’. Expect exquisite vocal artistry from one of Britain’s most creative ensembles, an atmosphere-rich programming that sits beautifully with the visual and artistic spirit of Purbeck.
You can listen to their music here and also via Youtube. Here’s a look behind the scenes at I Fagionlini’s incredible sounds:
Event Details
More details will be released very soon. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know about our 2026 programme and ticket releases. Be sure to follow us on social media @purbeckartweeks for live updates.
Photo Credit: Matthew Brodie