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Christ Church
35 Darley Avenue
West Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2ZD
England
Programme
Arnold Bax – Epithalamium
Gerald Finzi – Magnificat, Op.36
John Sheppard – Gaude Maria
Arnold Bax – Mater ora filium
~ Interval ~
Pierre Villette – Hymn a la Vierge, Op.24
Pierre Villette – Salve, Regina, Op.5
Pierre Villette – O Magnum Mysterium, Op.53
Robert Fayrfax – Magnificat Regale
Performers
Keith Orrell – Conductor
Robert Woods – organ
William Byrd Singers
Other concerts in this Series (+)
Programme Note
Come and rejoice with us as we explore music dedicated to Mary, starting with the early Renaissance English school represented by Fayrfax and Sheppard. In the early sixteenth century they cultivated a unique style featuring very high "angelic" treble parts, giving our sopranos a chance to really hit the high notes!
400 years later, Bax honours the tudors by setting Spenser's poem Epithalamium, and by taking Byrd's five part Mass as inspiration for his stunning Mater Ora Filium, the main theme based on a medieval carol.
Our only continental composer is Pierre Villette whose three motets will remind you of Debussy and Poulenc, or even his favourite Messiaen in juxtaposition of simplicity and lush chording.
Finally, we return to quintessential England with Finzi's Magnificat accompanied by organist Robert Woods, who will also delight us with solo pieces.
We look forward to seeing you!
