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The Gesualdo Six: Exeter
Fading : music for voices inspired by the ancient service of Compline
Part of the The Gesualdo Six 2019-20 Series
Add to my Calendar 04-04-2020 19:30 04-04-2020 21:30 36 The Gesualdo Six: Exeter The Gesualdo Six, directed by Owain Park, present works from their third album, Fading, in the beautiful setting of St David’s Church in Exeter.- - -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 David's Church, Exeter DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St David's Church
Queen's Terrace
Exeter
Devon
EX4 4HR
England
Programme
Carlo Gesualdo – Illumina faciem tuam
Joanna Marsh – Fading
Owain Park – Phos hilaron
Nicolas Gombert – Media vita
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 beautiful setting of St David’s Church in Exeter.
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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.
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“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
