Restoration Music: concert by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment at Kings Place, London on Wednesday 13th October 2021

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Restoration Music

concert by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Add to my Calendar 13-10-2021 20:00 13-10-2021 22:00 36 Restoration Music The second English civil war and the decade of unstable republican government that followed it was a repressive and miserable time for most. Families were torn apart, theatres were closed and music was silenced. When the monarchy was restored, those living in London breathed a sigh of relief and turned to the arts to give them the strength and inspiration to rebuild their way of life. Through this collection of short and thrilling pieces of music we draw parallels with our experience of restoration after covid-19, and our determination to see the arts flourish once more. Some of the highlights of the concert include the music of Draghi, who, at the request of King Charles, migrated to London from Italy to compose for the newly opened opera houses and theatres. The concert also features the playful ‘Sing ye Muses’ by Blow, who moved to London during the restoration to be the organist of Westminster Abbey, as well as the dreamy duet ‘You Say ‘Tis Love’ from King Arthur by London native Purcell. Concert directed by OAE Principal Keyboard Steven Devine with readings from Samuel Pepys’ diary by Clive Myrie. Kings Place, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Kings Place
90 York Way
Kings Cross
London
N1 9AG
England

Wednesday 13th October 2021
8:00 PM

Programme

John Blow – Sing ye Muses
John Blow – Ground in G minor
John Blow – As on Septimus’ panting breast
Louis Grabu – A selection from Albion and Albanius
Henry Purcell – A Dialogue between Thyrsis and Daphne
Henry Purcell – Abdelazar: Overture and Rondeau
Henry Purcell – Pavan in B flat major, Z.750
Henry Purcell – You Say 'tis love
Giovanni Battista Draghi – Ritornello: 'From Harmony, from Heav’nly Harmony'
Giovanni Battista Draghi – Orpheus could lead the Savage Race
Giovanni Battista Draghi – Symphony: 'From Harmony, from Heav’nly Harmony'

Performers

Steven Devine – Director

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Programme Note

The second English civil war and the decade of unstable republican government that followed it was a repressive and miserable time for most. Families were torn apart, theatres were closed and music was silenced. When the monarchy was restored, those living in London breathed a sigh of relief and turned to the arts to give them the strength and inspiration to rebuild their way of life.

Through this collection of short and thrilling pieces of music we draw parallels with our experience of restoration after covid-19, and our determination to see the arts flourish once more.

Some of the highlights of the concert include the music of Draghi, who, at the request of King Charles, migrated to London from Italy to compose for the newly opened opera houses and theatres. The concert also features the playful ‘Sing ye Muses’ by Blow, who moved to London during the restoration to be the organist of Westminster Abbey, as well as the dreamy duet ‘You Say ‘Tis Love’ from King Arthur by London native Purcell.

Concert directed by OAE Principal Keyboard Steven Devine with readings from Samuel Pepys’ diary by Clive Myrie.

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