Baroque Christmas Concert: Presented by SPAB London Group and The Georgian Group at St Anne's Church, London on Wednesday 19th December 2018

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Baroque Christmas Concert

Presented by SPAB London Group and The Georgian Group

Add to my Calendar 19-12-2018 19:00 19-12-2018 21:00 36 Baroque Christmas Concert The SPAB London Group in association with The Georgian Group proudly present this unique opportunity to hear early baroque music sung in one of London’s finest baroque churches, consecrated in 1730. A wonderful evening of baroque music, performed by the highly acclaimed Baroque Encounter, in a programme of music written around the time of the celebrated architect of St Anne’s, Nicholas Hawksmoor (1661-1736). Celebrate the approach of Christmas and experience a ‘Baroque Encounter’ in this marvellously atmospheric Church, which featured in the Christmas television specials of “Call the Midwife” and the tough East End film "Legend". Come and enjoy the music, including Christmas Carols for all, light refreshments, mulled wine and mince pies in this unique and historic setting. Doors open at 6.30pm  St Anne's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Anne's Church
Three Colt Street
Limehouse
London
E14 7HP
England

Wednesday 19th December 2018
7:00 PM

Programme

Anonymous – Soccorretemi per pieta, for duet with continuo
Henry Purcell – Pausanias, Z.585: 'My Dearest, my Fairest'
Henry Purcell – King Arthur: 'Shepherd, shepherd leave decoying'
Henry Purcell – Come Ye Sons of Art Away, Z.323: 'Sound the Trumpet'
Henry Purcell – Chaconne in G minor, Z.730
Henry Purcell – Pausanius, Z.585: 'Sweeter than Roses'
Johann Sebastian Bach – Cantata, BWV 208: 'Sheep may safely graze'
George Frideric Handel – Trio Sonata in F major, HWV 405
George Frideric Handel – Rinaldo: Aria 'Augelletti che cantate'
George Frideric Handel – Rinaldo: Duet 'Scherzano sul tuo volto'
~ Interval ~
Dietrich Buxtehude – In dulci jubilo, BuxWV 52
Claudio Monteverdi – Vespers of 1610: Extracts
Johann Sebastian Bach – Magnificat, BWV 243: Aria 'Esurientes'
George Frideric Handel – Messiah: highlights
Claudio Monteverdi – Chiome D'oro

Performers

Glenn Kesby – countertenor
Lucy Thomas – soprano
Lauren Brant – recorder
David Beaney – baroque flute / recorder
Katie De La Matter – harpsichord / chamber organ

Baroque Encounter

Programme Note

The SPAB London Group in association with The Georgian Group proudly present this unique opportunity to hear early baroque music sung in one of London’s finest baroque churches, consecrated in 1730.

A wonderful evening of baroque music, performed by the highly acclaimed Baroque Encounter, in a programme of music written around the time of the celebrated architect of St Anne’s, Nicholas Hawksmoor (1661-1736).

Celebrate the approach of Christmas and experience a ‘Baroque Encounter’ in this marvellously atmospheric Church, which featured in the Christmas television specials of “Call the Midwife” and the tough East End film "Legend".

Come and enjoy the music, including Christmas Carols for all, light refreshments, mulled wine and mince pies in this unique and historic setting.

Doors open at 6.30pm

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