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Joyeux Noël!: The Fourth Choir feat. London Gay Symphony Orchestra
For the first time ever, the Fourth Choir combines forces with the London Gay Symphony Orchestra for an evening of traditional Christmas music - including the London première of Les Douze Noëls by baroque master Louis-Claude Daquin.
Add to my Calendar 09-12-2017 19:30 09-12-2017 21:30 36 Joyeux Noël!: The Fourth Choir feat. London Gay Symphony Orchestra For the first half of the concert, we'll be crossing over the Channel and travelling back in time to the 18th century splendour of Daquin's wonderful set of pastoral songs, sung by the shepherds as they paid homage to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. In the second half of the concert, we will be performing Christmas repertoire which is generally more familiar this side of the Channel. Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772) was a glittering musical star of his day who surpassed Rameau in the 18th century but whose fame faded after his death as he rarely transcribed his music, leaving us with only two full compositions. Like a modern day jazz musician, he improvised his compositions and so, without recordings, most of his wonderful music went to the grave with him. Luckily, these 12 Noëls(of which we will be singing 9) made it onto paper and we can now share these with you. These pieces, arranged by Simon Wright, capture the mystery and magic of Christmas in their sparkling Baroque elegance.The LGSO, under the leadership of Matthew Bain, has gone from strength to strength, performing five concerts a year, often at St Giles’ Cripplegate Church as well as other venues across the country and the continent. We are delighted to be collaborating with another LGBT+ musical ensemble to celebrate the festive season, Daquin and the joys of making music in harmony with each other. St Clement Danes (RAF Church), London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Clement Danes (RAF Church)
Strand
Temple
London
WC2R 1DH
England
Programme
Louis-Claude Daquin – Les Douze Noëls (arr. Simon Wright)
~ Interval ~
Various – Christmas Carol Favourites
Performers
Dominic Ellis-Peckham – Conductor
The Fourth Choir
London Gay Symphony Orchestra
Programme Note
For the first half of the concert, we'll be crossing over the Channel and travelling back in time to the 18th century splendour of Daquin's wonderful set of pastoral songs, sung by the shepherds as they paid homage to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. In the second half of the concert, we will be performing Christmas repertoire which is generally more familiar this side of the Channel.
Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772) was a glittering musical star of his day who surpassed Rameau in the 18th century but whose fame faded after his death as he rarely transcribed his music, leaving us with only two full compositions. Like a modern day jazz musician, he improvised his compositions and so, without recordings, most of his wonderful music went to the grave with him. Luckily, these 12 Noëls(of which we will be singing 9) made it onto paper and we can now share these with you. These pieces, arranged by Simon Wright, capture the mystery and magic of Christmas in their sparkling Baroque elegance.
The LGSO, under the leadership of Matthew Bain, has gone from strength to strength, performing five concerts a year, often at St Giles’ Cripplegate Church as well as other venues across the country and the continent. We are delighted to be collaborating with another LGBT+ musical ensemble to celebrate the festive season, Daquin and the joys of making music in harmony with each other.
