Concerts
Krakow, Poland
Gabrieli Consort
Throughout the history of the Catholic Church the Virgin Mary has been venerated above all other saints. This programme explores the vast legacy of music in honour of the Virgin Mary contrasting music from all over Renaissance Europe with works from the 20th century. Amongst the many composers included are Josquin, Palestrina, Victoria, Tallis, and Mouton along with modern composers Howells, Bax, Gorecki, Casals, Swayne and Adès.
Katowice, Poland
Gabrieli Consort
Throughout the history of the Catholic Church the Virgin Mary has been venerated above all other saints. This programme explores the vast legacy of music in honour of the Virgin Mary contrasting music from all over Renaissance Europe with works from the 20th century. Amongst the many composers included are Josquin, Palestrina, Victoria, Tallis, and Mouton along with modern composers Howells, Bax, Gorecki, Casals, Swayne and Adès.
Warsaw, Poland
Gabrieli Consort
Throughout the history of the Catholic Church the Virgin Mary has been venerated above all other saints. This programme explores the vast legacy of music in honour of the Virgin Mary contrasting music from all over Renaissance Europe with works from the 20th century. Amongst the many composers included are Josquin, Palestrina, Victoria, Tallis, and Mouton along with modern composers Howells, Bax, Gorecki, Casals, Swayne and Adès.
Wilton's Music Hall
London
Soloists: Amy Freston (Serpina), Andrew Foster-Williams (Uberto), Aitor Basauri Barruetabeña (Vespone)
Booking for the Spitalfields Festival from 15 April.
Book onlinePergolesi's one-act opera buffa from 1733 is a classic comedy romp. Serpina, a head-strong maid servant, has grown so bossy that her batchelor master, Uberto, resolves to find himself a wife just so he can be rid of her taunting. Can Serpina herself succeed in winning his hand? To find out, come to our production updated to 1920s England (perfect for its Music Hall setting with libretto newly translated by Paul McCreesh.
Please note that this performance is repeated at 9:00 pm.
Wilton's Music Hall
London
Soloists: Amy Freston (Serpina), Andrew Foster-Williams (Uberto), Aitor Basauri Barruetabeña (Vespone)
Booking for the Spitalfields Festival from 15 April.
Book onlinePergolesi's one-act opera buffa from 1733 is a classic comedy romp. Serpina, a head-strong maid servant, has grown so bossy that her batchelor master, Uberto, resolves to find himself a wife just so he can be rid of her taunting. Can Serpina herself succeed in winning his hand? To find out, come to our production updated to 1920s England (perfect for its Music Hall setting with libretto newly translated by Paul McCreesh.
Église romane
Saint-Lupicin, France
Gabrieli Consort
Part of the Festival de Musique du Haut-Jura
Inspired by a series of concerts on the pilgrim route to Santiago, this programme celebrates the passage of the soul from earthly tribulation to heavenly joys. It includes some of the finest vocal music of the English renaissance, including John Sheppard's masterpiece Media Vita, Byrd's Libera Me, alongside some of the greatest twentieth century choral works, including Howells' magnificent memorial motet for the assassinated President Kennedy, Take him earth for cherishing.
Santiago Cathedral
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Gabrieli Consort
Promoted by Martin Randall Music Management and exclusive to those who take up the all-inclusive festival package of The Road to Paradise: A Festival of Music in Santiago de Compostela.
Inspired by a series of concerts on the pilgrim route to Santiago, this programme celebrates the passage of the soul from earthly tribulation to heavenly joys. It includes some of the finest vocal music of the English renaissance, including John Sheppard's masterpiece Media Vita, Byrd's Libera Me, alongside some of the greatest twentieth century choral works, including Howells' magnificent memorial motet for the assassinated President Kennedy, Take him earth for cherishing.
Santo Domingo de Bonaval
Santiago de Compostela
Gabrieli Consort
Promoted by Martin Randall Music Management and exclusive to those who take up the all-inclusive festival package of The Road to Paradise: A Festival of Music in Santiago de Compostela.
Throughout the history of the Catholic Church the Virgin Mary has been venerated above all other saints. This programme explores the vast legacy of music in honour of the Virgin Mary contrasting music from all over Renaissance Europe with works from the 20th century. Amongst the many composers included are Josquin, Palestrina, Victoria, Tallis, and Mouton along with modern composers Howells, Bax, Gorecki, Casals, Swayne and Adès.
Monasterio de San Martín Pinario
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Soloists: Rosemary Joshua, Jeremy Budd, Neal Davies
Promoted by Martin Randall Music Management and exclusive to those who take up the all-inclusive festival package of The Road to Paradise: A Festival of Music in Santiago de Compostela.
Inspired by the the great oratorios of Handel, Haydn's ravishing arias, brilliant orchestra effects and thrilling choruses celebrate both the beauties of the newly created world and man's central role as the worshipper of God.
Snape Maltings Concert Hall
Snape, England
Part of the Aldeburgh Festival. Booking from Wednesday 26 March.
Purcell's intimate early masterpiece 'Welcome to all the Pleasures' is contrasted by his most extrovert ode 'Hail, Bright Cecilia' for seven solo voices and full baroque orchestra. Britten's music was hugely indebted to Purcell's style and his own ode to the Patron Saint of music provides a worthy companion piece.
Brinkburn Priory
Northumberland, UK
Tees Valley Youth Choir
Gabrieli Consort
Directed by Paul McCreesh
Booking for the Brinkburn Music Festival from 14 May.
Gabrieli Consort collaborates with award-winning North East ensemble, Tees Valley Youth Choir, to bring the beautiful and rare Stabat Mater setting by Domenico Scarlatti and Handel's exuberant Dixit Dominus.
For more information please see the Brinkburn website: www.brinkburnmusic.org
Basilique Notre Dame
Beaune, France
This is part of the Festival International d'Opéra Baroque. Booking from 15 March.
Purcell's Dido and Aeneas was the only great opera in English until the mid-20th century despite probably being the shortest in the repertory. Writing with a beautiful delicacy of touch, vivid vocal characterizations, and gloriously skilful word-setting, Purcell succeeds in taking the audience throung the whole gamut of human emotion in less than an hour, culminating in one of the greatest of baroque laments.
For more information on the Beaune Festival and how to book, click here.
Brinkburn Priory
Northumberland, UK
Booking for the Brinkburn Music Festival from 14 May.
Dubbed the 'British Orpheus' because of his skill at setting the English language to music, Purcell composed sacred music throughout his creative life. This selection of Purcell Anthems includes 'Sing unto the Lord', 'Rejoice in the Lord alway', 'Let mine eyes run down with tears' and 'My beloved spake'. The programme celebrates the composer's genius alongside Motets by British 20th century composers such as Walton, Harris and Tippett.
For more information please see the Brinkburn website: www.brinkburnmusic.org
Brinkburn Priory
Northumberland, UK
Booking for the Brinkburn Music Festival from 14 May.
Purcell's intimate early masterpiece 'Welcome to all the Pleasures' is contrasted by his most extrovert ode 'Hail, Bright Cecilia' for seven solo voices and full baroque orchestra. Britten's music was hugely indebted to Purcell's style and his own ode to the Patron Saint of music provides a worthy companion piece.
For more information please see the Brinkburn website: www.brinkburnmusic.org
St Elisabeth Basilica
Wrocław, Poland
Part of the 43rd Wratislavia Cantans Festival.
Purcell's intimate early masterpiece 'Welcome to all the Pleasures' is contrasted by his most extrovert ode 'Hail, Bright Cecilia' for seven solo voices and full baroque orchestra. Britten's music was hugely indebted to Purcell's style and his own ode to the Patron Saint of music provides a worthy companion piece.
Click here for more information on the 43rd Wratislavia Cantans Festival.
Wrocław, Poland
Gabrieli Players
Wrocław Baroque Orchestra
Part of the 43rd Wratislavia Cantans Festival.
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Lubiąż, Poland
Mhairi Lawson, Soprano
Part of the 43rd Wratislavia Cantans Festival.
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St Elisabeth Basilica
Wrocław, Poland
Gabrieli Consort
Wrocław Philharmonic Choir
Sinfonietta Cracovia
James MacMillan, Conductor
Part of the 43rd Wratislavia Cantans Festival.
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St Elisabeth Basilica
Wrocław, Poland
Part of the 43rd Wratislavia Cantans Festival.
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St Mary Magdalene Polish National Catholic Cathedral
Wrocław, Poland
Soloists: Mark Padmore, Neal Davies
Gabrieli Consort
Wrocław Philharmonic Choir
Poznań Boys Choir
Schola Cantorum Oxford
Festival Chamber Orchestra
Nospr Katowice
Paul McCreesh, Director
Part of the 43rd Wratislavia Cantans Festival.
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St Mary Magdalene Polish National Catholic Cathedral
Wrocław, Poland
Soloists: Mark Padmore, Neal Davies
Gabrieli Consort
Wrocław Philharmonic Choir
Poznań Boys Choir
Schola Cantorum Oxford
Festival Chamber Orchestra
Nospr Katowice
Paul McCreesh, Director
Part of the 43rd Wratislavia Cantans Festival.
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