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St Dunstan's Church
High Street
Mayfield
East Sussex
TN20 6AB
England
Programme
Various – works by Henry Purcell and John Blow
Performers
David Force – Director
Mayfield Consort
Programme Note
The Anglican Chapel Royal of James II enjoyed the peak of a glorious musical renaissance at the end of the seventeenth century under the direction of John Blow and his genius of a pupil Henry Purcell.
Described at the time as 'Orpheus Britannicus' (Britain's own Orpheus), Purcell’s works distilled the essence of English choral music from the Stuart period as exemplified by Blow and blended it with a heady and intoxicating mix of French and Italian influence.
The Mayfield Consort presents a selection of works by Blow and Purcell for soloists, choir, period string ensemble and organ that reflects the florid pageantry of the Stuart court at this period.
The music includes compositions for royal occasions such as James’s lavish coronation service and the funeral of his daughter, Mary II, in addition to secular works for strings.
