Venetian Vespers for the Ascension: Venetian Splendour comes to Kingston at All Saints Church, London on Saturday 19th November 2022

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Venetian Vespers for the Ascension

Venetian Splendour comes to Kingston

Add to my Calendar 19-11-2022 19:30 19-11-2022 21:30 36 Venetian Vespers for the Ascension Venetian Splendour comes to Kingston  On 19th November All Saints Church, Kingston, KT1 1JP will resound to the rich polyphony of Claudio Monteverdi and his musical followers when Kingston Choral Society presents Venetian Vespers for the Ascension. The feast of the Ascension (Fèsta de la Sènsa) was, and remains, a major public celebration of Venice’s glory. It culminates in the renewal of the ritual marriage between the city and the sea, as a symbolic gold ring is thrown into the lagoon.  This delightful ‘fantasy’ vespers, devised by Andrew Griffiths, brings together music from Monteverdi’s later publications with sumptuous motets by other composers, reflecting both the religious and the political pomp of this lavish festival. The evening offers a rare local opportunity to hear the country’s finest period musicians. The Monteverdi String Band and the English Cornett and Sackbut ensemble will accompany the choir, which is conducted by Andrew Griffiths.  The eight soloists include members of the highly acclaimed early music vocal ensemble, Stile Antico. All Saints Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

All Saints Church
Kingston Market Place
Kingston upon Thames
London
KT1 1JP
England

Saturday 19th November 2022
7:30 PM

Programme

Claudio Monteverdi – Vespers of 1610: Extracts
Giovanni Croce – Percussit Saul mille
Giovanni Gabrieli – Omnes gentes
Andrea Gabrieli – Vieni, vieni, Himeneo

Performers

Andrew Griffiths – Conductor
Gavin Roberts – organ / piano
Helen Ashby – soprano
Kate Ashby – soprano
Emma Ashby – Alto
Cara Curran – Alto
Jonathan Hanley – tenor
Benedict Hymas – tenor
James Arthur – Bass
Jimmy Holliday – Bass

Kingston Choral Society
Monteverdi String Band
English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble

Programme Note

Venetian Splendour comes to Kingston

On 19th November All Saints Church, Kingston, KT1 1JP will resound to the rich polyphony of Claudio Monteverdi and his musical followers when Kingston Choral Society presents Venetian Vespers for the Ascension.

The feast of the Ascension (Fèsta de la Sènsa) was, and remains, a major public celebration of Venice’s glory. It culminates in the renewal of the ritual marriage between the city and the sea, as a symbolic gold ring is thrown into the lagoon. This delightful ‘fantasy’ vespers, devised by Andrew Griffiths, brings together music from Monteverdi’s later publications with sumptuous motets by other composers, reflecting both the religious and the political pomp of this lavish festival.

The evening offers a rare local opportunity to hear the country’s finest period musicians. The Monteverdi String Band and the English Cornett and Sackbut ensemble will accompany the choir, which is conducted by Andrew Griffiths. The eight soloists include members of the highly acclaimed early music vocal ensemble, Stile Antico.

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