Erda Ensemble
Credit: Helena Marion Photography

Ina Boyle’s music continues its journey into the spotlight this week! We are thrilled that the brilliant Erda Ensemble will be performing her work ‘Three Ancient Irish Poems’, alongside music by other trailblazing female composers in London this Wednesday as part of the Dulwich Festival.

”Join us at St Barnabas Church for a captivating classical concert celebrating the brilliance and creativity of female composers. Performed by the acclaimed Erda Ensemble, this concert showcases chamber music for mezzo-soprano, flute and harp — featuring both beloved classics and hidden gems rarely heard in concert halls today.
Following her acclaimed performance as Linda in the Royal Opera House’s Olivier-award winning Festen, Marta Fontanals-Simmons joins forces with flautist Chloë Vincent and harpist Olivia Jageurs for this beautifully curated programme.

Experience the lyrical elegance of Cécile Chaminade and Amy Beach, trailblazers who shaped the musical landscape in the early 1900s. Discover the evocative works of lesser-known yet equally remarkable voices — Ina Boyle, Grace Williams, and Rosy Wertheim — whose music is finding new life with today’s audiences. The evening also celebrates the ongoing legacy of these pioneers with compelling pieces by present-day composers Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Roxanna Panufnik and Harriet Adie.

Fresh from appearances at the Leeds Song, Presteigne and Roman River Festivals, the Erda Ensemble brings their artistry and passion to the Dulwich Festival for the first time.
Come and be moved by music that transcends time — a celebration of female creativity, resilience, and voice.”

When: Wednesday 13th May 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: St Barnabas Dulwich, 40 Calton Avenue, London SE21 7DG
Booking: Visit the Dulwich Festival website by clicking HERE to book.

The Dulwich Festival runs from 8th–17th May. Learn more by clicking HERE.