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Fair Oriana: The Trials & Triumphs of Oriana
An atmospheric evening of Elizabethan repertoire
Add to my Calendar 25-10-2019 19:00 25-10-2019 21:00 36 Fair Oriana: The Trials & Triumphs of Oriana Hear the pure soprano voices and trade-mark blend of Fair Oriana in this atmospheric concert of Elizabethan music, accompanied by lute and viola da gamba. This programme explores the public and private personas of Elizabeth 1, through solos, duets, instrumental music and spoken word, including settings of Elizabeth's own words and a couple of brand new commissions. Fair Oriana bring a hint of theatre to this intimate, chamber music programme. All Hallows by the Tower, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
All Hallows by the Tower
Byward Street
City of London
London
EC3R 5BJ
England
Programme
John Dowland – Time stands still
William Byrd – The Woods so Wilde
Fraser Wilson – On Monsieur's Departure (text Elizabeth I)
Tobias Hume – Love's Farewell
John Wilbye – The Lady Oriana
John Bennett – All creatures now
John Dowland – The Earl of Essex Galliard
John Dowland – Come Again Sweet Love
Thomas Morley – Canzonets to Two Voyces, Book 1
Performers
Penelope Appleyard – soprano
Angela Hicks – soprano
Fair Oriana
Programme Note
Hear the pure soprano voices and trade-mark blend of Fair Oriana in this atmospheric concert of Elizabethan music, accompanied by lute and viola da gamba. This programme explores the public and private personas of Elizabeth 1, through solos, duets, instrumental music and spoken word, including settings of Elizabeth's own words and a couple of brand new commissions. Fair Oriana bring a hint of theatre to this intimate, chamber music programme.
