Exeter Choral Society, Karl Jenkins The Armed Man and Vivaldi Gloria at Southernhay United Reformed Church, Exeter on Saturday 7th December 2019

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Exeter Choral Society, Karl Jenkins The Armed Man and Vivaldi Gloria

Add to my Calendar 07-12-2019 19:30 07-12-2019 21:30 36 Exeter Choral Society, Karl Jenkins The Armed Man and Vivaldi Gloria   At a time when we are commemorating the start of World War 2, it is appropriate that Exeter Choral Society’s next charity concert should feature Jenkins’ The Armed Man, essentially an anti-war piece written as a dedication to the victims of the Kosovo crisis. It charts the growing menace of a descent into war interspersed with moments of reflection, and tells a powerful story of hope for the future. Those who are familiar with classical music will know The Armed Man to be dramatic, evocative and hugely atmospheric. For others it may well change your opinion. By complete contrast, the second half will feature the Gloria, one of Vivaldi’s best-known compositions. This sublime and sunny piece has many instantly recognizable choruses, is truly joyous and cannot fail to raise the spirits. Southernhay United Reformed Church, Exeter DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Southernhay United Reformed Church
Dix's Field
Exeter
Devon
EX1 1QA
England

Saturday 7th December 2019
7:30 PM

Programme

Karl Jenkins – The Armed Man (A Mass for Peace)
Antonio Vivaldi – Gloria in D major, RV 589

Performers

Laurence Blyth – Conductor
Olivia Jane Gomez – mezzo-soprano
Heloise West – soprano

Exeter Choral Society

Programme Note

At a time when we are commemorating the start of World War 2, it is appropriate that Exeter Choral Society’s next charity concert should feature Jenkins’ The Armed Man, essentially an anti-war piece written as a dedication to the victims of the Kosovo crisis. It charts the growing menace of a descent into war interspersed with moments of reflection, and tells a powerful story of hope for the future.

Those who are familiar with classical music will know The Armed Man to be dramatic, evocative and hugely atmospheric. For others it may well change your opinion.

By complete contrast, the second half will feature the Gloria, one of Vivaldi’s best-known compositions. This sublime and sunny piece has many instantly recognizable choruses, is truly joyous and cannot fail to raise the spirits.

Exeter Choral Society concert flyer 7 December 2019

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