Charlotte Baskerville - Composer

Composition PhD student - University of York. Composer, Soprano, Clarinettist. Encore, Banks and Chichester Music Press.

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

A wonderfully eclectic mix of music and literature on my desk this morning. 🎶There are plenty of exciting concerts and projects in the pipeline, but this morning’s job is perhaps the most seasonal of all: composing Christmas music. In June, naturally. 🎄

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

Always a joy to be at @lfotweet Longborough Festival Opera (despite the cold and wet ☔️). Absolutely stunning performance of Handel’s Orlando this evening! 🎶

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

Fantastic to be at Coventry Cathedral today conducting the wonderful @SCSGlos in a feast of Howells. A great day all round!

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

Great to be up in York today presenting my research!

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

Great to be at @stmaryredcliffe this morning for this first performance of my ‘Mass for the maker of heaven and earth’ (@encorepubs). The choir were on top form! 🎶

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

Looking forward to playing in this fabulous concert next weekend!

[Tewkesbury Abbey @TewkesAbbey]

🎶 Announcing Musica Deo Sacra 2026 🎶
This summer, the extraordinary sounds of sacred music return to Tewkesbury Abbey.
From soaring Renaissance polyphony to powerful modern works, this is where music and spirituality come together in a truly unique way. Full programme online

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

Enjoying a bit of music prep this morning for Churchdown Choral Society. 🎶

Our new term starts soon (first rehearsal Thursday 16th April) - come and join us!

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

What a week!

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

Looking forward to singing some fabulous music in this atmospheric service tonight!

[Tewkesbury Abbey @TewkesAbbey]

4 April at 8:00pm Easter Liturgy
This Service of Light leads us from the emptiness of the tomb into the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. All are welcome.

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

The start of 8 consecutive days of singing!

[Tewkesbury Abbey @TewkesAbbey]

Join us this evening, 29 March, at 6pm for a performance of Alan Bullard's 'Wondrous Cross', sung by the Abbey Choir.

This meditative work weaves together the traditional Seven Last words of Christ, linking biblical passages & sacred texts with well known hymns for all to sing.

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

A productive few days in York PhD-ing!

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

Some very exciting composition projects in the pipeline for 2026! Watch this space…

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

Fantastic to see my new mass setting (available through @encorepubs) mentioned in this month’s edition of @ChoirandOrgan. “Tightly disciplined” and “refreshing to see simple, yet effective, 4-part writing incorporating many elements of polyphony” - I’ll take that! 🎶✨

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

A quick PhD-related trip to Cambridge—always lovely to be back in such a special place!

[Tewkesbury Abbey @TewkesAbbey]

Candlemas
Join us this evening at 5pm for Solemn Evensong and candlelit procession, sung by the Abbey Choir.
Introit: O nata lux - Tallis
Canticles: Stanford in C
Anthem: Light of the world - Elgar
Voluntary: Fiat lux - Dubois

Photo Credit: Jack Boskett

[Encore Publications @encorepubs]

Charlotte Baskerville's new Mass is published and on sale. The imaginative setting for SATB is suitable for Women Composer Sunday, as well as other times and seasons of the Church year.

[Charlotte Baskerville - Composer @cvb_composer]

I've really enjoyed learning many (many, many...) notes - do come along and hear some fabulous music!