What's On Performances & Talks Notes from the Silence Notes from the Silence: Italian Women Composers of the 17th Century Guided Walk & Lunchtime talk with music for soprano, theorbo and viola da gamba We are delighted to host this special Talk with Music and Walk with Surrey Hills International Music Festival and Guildford Book Festival. Writer and historian Anna Beer takes us on a journey through the splendour of 17th-century Italy for this fascinating look at the women who dared to write music in a man’s world. Barbara Strozzi and Francesca Caccini are the featured composers struggling against societal norms and finally gaining the acknowledgement they deserve. You can also book to join in a guided walk across our beautiful estate before or after the talk. The Portrait Players Claire Ward, soprano Kristiina Watt, theorbo Miriam Nohl, viola da gamba Musical Programme Settimia Caccini Due Luci Ridenti Francesca Caccini Dov’io credea le mie speranze vere O Chiome Belle O Vive Rose Barbara Strozzi Amor dormiglione L’amante segreto Important Information Ticket cost: £12 -£18 12.30pm Talk with music (doors open 12.15pm) Venue: Stone Hall, manor house Guided walk after the concert (2pm start) Book Manage Cookie Preferences