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Harpsichord Recital and Conversation with Nathaniel Mander at Copped Hall

Saturday 20th September 2025 3pm

The postcode for entry on Satnav is CM16 5HR. Doors Open 2.30pm for 3pm start. There is NO late entry to the concert.

Cost: £20 per person

Location: Mansion – 1st Floor Saloon. Access currently is only via staircase as there is no lift. Please contact the Box Office if you believe access may be a problem.

Description
Nathaniel Mander is an early keyboard performer known for his expressive, elegant and virtuosic style. He trained at the Royal Academy of Music with Carole Cerasi and is recognised as one of the leading keyboard artists of his generation. He has been particularly praised for his performances of the French repertoire and for the music of Mozart.

His 2022 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations received brilliant reviews across the board, and he was awarded the highest accolade by Dutch specialist classical music magazine, Luister. He has performed across the world as both harpsichordist and fortepianist and alongside his poetic and passionate performances he always enjoys introducing the music that he plays in
his own personal, light style. 


Nathaniel will be performing on a harpsichord which is a close copy of the 17th century instrument originally made by the famous Ruckers family which now lives in Colmar. Made in recent years by Andrew Garlick, it has all the modifications made in the late 17th century that put it in the category of the ‘expressive double’ harpsichord. Early booking is recommended.

This event takes place in theFirst Floor Saloon in the Mansion.  Access is only via a staircase as there is no lift.  Please contact the Box Office if you believe access may be a problem.

Event Queries? Please contact the Box Office on 07749 397932 or email: events@coppedhalltrust.org.uk

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If you are having problems please contact the Box Office on 07749 397932 or email: events@coppedhalltrust.org.uk

About Copped Hall

The saving of Copped Hall has been described a number times as a miracle. In reality, it was achieved by a great deal of hard work against overwhelming odds.

Historic country houses in their parkland are one of the great cultural achievements of previous centuries. Very sadly by the 1950s, historic mansions like Copped Hall were being demolished at a rate of one every two and a half days. With their loss the centrepiece and purpose of the gardens, ancillary buildings and parkland was removed. Often all of these parts were destroyed. In the 1980s the planning authorities acted to preserve the excellent established qualities of Copped Hall and its surroundings by making them into a conservation area in 1984. English Heritage followed by listing the older parkland as Grade II*. After much campaigning the Conservators of Epping Forest (The City of London) purchased the freehold of the parkland in order to preserve and restore it. The specially formed Copped Hall Trust eventually purchased the mansion, stables and gardens in 1995.

The Conservators are committed to the restoration of the parkland, the reintroduction of animals and to the preservation of this important wildlife habitat.

In 1999 the Trust acquired the completely derelict Walled Kitchen Garden, one of the largest in Essex. After 13 years, all the undergrowth has been cleared from the garden and the glasshouses. This work has been largely carried out by volunteers. The garden is now mainly planted with produce sold locally and to visitors. One glasshouse has been restored with two others under way.

The Copped Hall Trust has made substantial progress in the last 17 years. The Racquets Court and the stables have been largely restored, together with other service buildings. Much work has been carried out clearing the gardens of non-original vegetation. Replacement trees have been planted and lawns re-seeded. Internally, the mansion is to be restored to its 1750s’ form, and since 2001 some of the roof and floor structures have been reinstated and essential structural repairs carried out. Since 1998 the Trust has been supported in its work by a Friends organisation which now has more than 1,000 members. From these members a very committed band of volunteers assists with all aspects of the project.