Three Odes for St. Cecilia

Gabrieli Consort & Players

Paul McCreesh, director

Purcell  'Welcome to all the Pleasures', Ode for St. Cecilia's Day
Britten   Hymn to St. Cecilia Op. 27
Purcell  'Hail, bright Cecilia!', Ode for St. Cecilia's Day

This programme brings together two of Britain’s finest composers, Purcell and Britten, in works dedicated to Saint Cecilia, Christian martyr and patron saint of musicians. The music is full of beautiful vocal lines and brilliant instrumental effects from a large baroque orchestra.

This concert is part of the music festival, La Chaise Dieu. Read more about the festival at www.chaise-dieu.com.

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