The Gesualdo Six: London: Fading CD Launch at St Bartholomew-the-Great, London on Saturday 14th March 2020

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

The Gesualdo Six: London

Fading CD Launch

Part of the The Gesualdo Six 2019-20 Series

Add to my Calendar 14-03-2020 19:00 14-03-2020 21:00 36 The Gesualdo Six: London The Gesualdo Six, directed by Owain Park, present works from their third album, Fading, in the stunning setting of St Bartholomew the Great in London. The concert will be followed by a drinks reception, to which all are invited.- - -SPECIAL OFFER: receive an advance copy of the album signed by the group PLUS two tickets to the launch concert. Visit this page to find out more: https://bit.ly/3a3CPy9- - -Since the fourth century, the service of Compline has marked the end of the day, ushering in the darkness of the night. Much of the music here is inspired by this ancient service. The first half of the album features a selection of atmospheric works that relate to the transition between light and darkness. Then there is a turning point; the light returns, birds sing, and flowers bloom once more.- - -“Revel in the gorgeous sounds, the spellbinding music, the programmes with something for everyone.” – John Rutter“Weavers of rich and plangent aural tapestries, The Gesualdo Six meld style and substance with beguiling sure-footedness.” – BBC Music Magazine St Bartholomew-the-Great, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Bartholomew-the-Great
Cloth Fair
City of London
London
EC1A 7JQ
England

Saturday 14th March 2020
7:00 PM

Programme

Carlo Gesualdo – Illumina faciem tuam
Alonso Lobo – Versa est in luctum
Sarah Rimkus – My heart is like a singing bird (A birthday)
Joanna Marsh – Fading
Nicolas Gombert – Media vita
Owain Park – Phos hilaron

Performers

Owain Park – Director

The Gesualdo Six

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Programme Note

The Gesualdo Six, directed by Owain Park, present works from their third album, Fading, in the stunning setting of St Bartholomew the Great in London. The concert will be followed by a drinks reception, to which all are invited.

- - -

SPECIAL OFFER: receive an advance copy of the album signed by the group PLUS two tickets to the launch concert. Visit this page to find out more: https://bit.ly/3a3CPy9

- - -

Since the fourth century, the service of Compline has marked the end of the day, ushering in the darkness of the night. Much of the music here is inspired by this ancient service. The first half of the album features a selection of atmospheric works that relate to the transition between light and darkness. Then there is a turning point; the light returns, birds sing, and flowers bloom once more.

- - -

“Revel in the gorgeous sounds, the spellbinding music, the programmes with something for everyone.” – John Rutter

“Weavers of rich and plangent aural tapestries, The Gesualdo Six meld style and substance with beguiling sure-footedness.” – BBC Music Magazine

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