The Sixteen
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The reign of King Charles II was an era of excess, of celebration, and some of the most glorious music ever written in these isles. Saffron Hall favourites Harry Christophers and The Sixteen sing their way back to the musical world of the Restoration: a world of prayer and jubilation, saints and lovers, sweetness and sorrow, all set to music of unparalleled beauty and grace.
This concert will feature 8 singers and 15 instrumentalists.
Programme:
Purcell - Hear my prayer
Purcell - O solitude, my sweetest choice Z.406
Purcell - Lord, how long wilt thou be angry?
Purcell - Pavan a 4 in G minor Z.752
Purcell - Plung’d in the confines of despair Z.142
Purcell - Cecilia Ode 1683 ‘Welcome to all the pleasures’
Purcell - In thee O Lord do I put my trust
Purcell - From silent shades and the Elysian groves
Purcell - Of all the instruments that are (Catch no. 23)
Purcell - Welcome Song 1683 ‘From hardy climes’
The Sixteen
After 40 years of worldwide performance and recording, The Sixteen is recognised as one of the world's greatest ensembles. Comprising both choir and…
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