Fenella Humphreys

Three centuries on one instrument.

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Violinist Fenella Humphreys on the Kent shingle beach in a black dress, hair caught in the sea wind.

The Concert

Date

12 July · Sun · 11am

Venue

St Clement · Old Romney

Tickets

£15 · Standard

U18s · Free

Duration

60min (no interval)

Artist

Fenella Humphreys · violin

One violin. Three centuries.

Fenella Humphreys — two-time BBC Music Magazine Premiere Recording Award winner (2023, 2025) and Wigmore Hall resident for the 2025/26 season — brings a solo recital to Old Romney Church.

At the heart of the programme is Bach's Ciaconna in D minor, one of the pinnacles of the violin repertoire. This is paired with Biber's Passacaglia, miniatures by Nicola Matteis from the 1670s, Sally Beamish's The Lone Seafarer, Caroline Shaw's In Manus Tuas, Anna Berg's Twirling from 2024 and a Glasgow Reel Set by Seonaid Aitken.

Music from the seventeenth-century Baroque through to a piece written last year. All on one instrument.

PROGRAMME

J.S. Bach: Adagio in G minor BWV 1001 (1720) 5'
Sally Beamish: The Lone Seafarer (1998) 5'
Heinrich Biber: Passacaglia in G minor (1676) 9'
Caroline Shaw: In Manus Tuas (2009) 6'
Nicola Matteis Sr.: Movimento Incognito & Passaggio Rotto (1676) 5'
Anna Berg: Twirling (2024) 5'
J.S. Bach: Ciaconna in D minor BWV 1004 (1720) 15'
Seonaid Aitken: Glasgow Reel Set (2019) 5’

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Frequently asked Questions

Will I receive a paper ticket?

No — all tickets are digital and arrive by email. Please have your e-ticket ready to scan on arrival.

Are tickets free for under-18s?

Yes — we want young people to have access and connection to the arts. Please reserve a free ticket in advance for each event.

Is the venue accessible?

We aim to make the arts accessible to all. Our Front of House team will be on hand to assist and direct you during your visit. Venues are step-free where possible, with wheelchair seating and accessible toilets available. If you have any specific access needs, please email Sarah at sarah@jamconcert.org before booking and we'll make sure everything is set up for you.

Where is the venue?

St Clement's Church
Old Romney
Romney Marsh
TN29 0HP

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Coming from London?

By train: the Southeastern High Speed runs from London St Pancras to Ashford International in around 40 minutes, with frequent services throughout the day.

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From Ashford International: a 20-minute taxi takes you to all festival venues. We recommend pre-booking.

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By car: around 90 minutes from central London via the M20. Parking is available at all festival venues.

Is there parking?

Free parking in the field next to the church.

When do doors open?

Doors open 30 minutes before each event. We recommend arriving in good time to find your seat and settle in.

Will refreshments be available?

Not available for this event.

What if I'm running late?

We'll do our best to seat latecomers at a suitable break in the music — usually between pieces. There may be a short wait.

Is there reserved seating?

Seating is unreserved at all festival events.

Are there toilets?

A portable toilet will be made available next to the church. There is no toilet in this medieval church.

I have additional questions

Please email sarah@jamconcert.org

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