I am truly delighted to be partnering with Bletchley Park and Crispin Lewis to help celebrate 80 years of the end of the Second World War.

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Step back in time and enjoy an afternoon of music as performed over 80 years ago by legendary musicians Isobel Bailie, Pierre Bernac and Francis Poulenc.

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Alongside the frenetic war-time activities of the Bletchley Park Codebreakers flourished another series of activities – that of the Bletchley Park Musical Society. Whilst much of the entertainment was often produced in-house, occasionally celebrity performers of the time were also invited to lift the spirits of those working tirelessly for the war effort. On Friday 14th April 1944 the operatic soprano, Isobel Bailie performed a short programme of well-known classical songs at Bletchley, followed later that same year by the most important French baritone of the 20th Century, Pierre Bernac, accompanied by the world-famous composer Francis Poulenc.

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Join baritone Crispin Lewis, soprano Zoe Jasko and pianist Helen Shabetai as they take you on a journey into the past and recreate these two iconic concerts for codebreakers. Enjoy timeless music and discover the story of how musical royalty frequently entertained those working at the heart of Britain’s best kept wartime secret.  

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The event includes refreshments of tea (or coffee) and cream scones. For those wishing to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the era, we encourage you to dress in your finest vintage attire - victory roles at the ready!