The Alehouse Sessions

An ever-changing and evolving insight into the music of the English 17th Century tavern.

An ever-changing and evolving insight into the music of the English 17th Century tavern.

The Dancers’ Brew

A vibrant celebration of traditional songs and dances from the Nordic countries and Britain.

The Alehouse Sessions – Dance Edition

Songs, dances and stories from the Nordic countries and Britain, in an intimate format.
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About Barokksolistene

Barokksolistene was founded by Norwegian violinist Bjarte Eike in 2005, and is now recognised as one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting early music groups. Their unique concert experiences, mixing traditional and classical music styles with improvisation, dance and storytelling, play to sold-out audiences worldwide.

Upcoming concerts

20. February / 7:30 PM
Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas
The Glasshouse, Gateshead (UK)
11. March / 5 PM
Purcell’s Playground with guest soloist Rowan Pierce
St Mary’s Barnes, London (UK)
18. March / 8 PM
The Alehouse Sessions
St Mary’s Barnes, London (UK)
Full concert list

Our philosophy

Barokksolistene was created to challenge everyone’s perception of what an early music ensemble is and can do.  As a flexible collective of some of Europe’s top performers, crossing the boundaries between "classical" music, jazz, folk music and dance, our passion is for re-examining music, both musically and theatrically. In the many years since the first Alehouse performance in 2007, Barokksolistene’s productions have expanded like branches on a tree, with its roots in early music and folk music, and its trunk being the musicians in the ensemble. Our mission is to create performances that draw the audience in to our world where music creates the story. 

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