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Ahoy! London

Voices of London 2018 Finale

Part of the Voices of London 2018 Festival

Add to my Calendar 30-06-2018 19:00 30-06-2018 21:00 36 Ahoy! London Haydn's Nelson Mass stands as one the composer's most popular and enduring works. Composed in 1798 for the Estherhazy family, the mass (originally titled Missa in Angustiis - 'Mass for troubled times') gradually became known as the Nelson Mass, thanks to Austrian relief at Lord Nelson's halting of Napoleon's progress across Europe. The music - full of colour, joy and vitality - remains a hugely entertaining example of Haydn's finest choral writing. Alexander L'Estrange's Ahoy! present a different naval scene - one of pirates, lost-loves and drunken sailors! Written to commemorate the anniversary of the raising of the famous Tudor warship the Mary Rose, L'Estrange's choral suite features Tudor music, folk songs and sea shanties which illuminate stories of derring-do (and don't) on the high seas. Tonight's performance is the culmination of Voices of London's 2018 education project and features young singers from across London who have taken part in workshops and concerts led by the Festival's education team.  St James's Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St James's Church
Sussex Gardens
Paddington
London
W2 3UD
England

Programme

Joseph Haydn – Mass no.11 in D minor 'Nelson', Hob.XXII:11
Alexander L'Estrange – Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose

Performers

Harriet Burns – soprano
 Joanna Harries – mezzo-soprano
 Nick Allen – Tenor
 Brian McAlea – Bass
 Helen Smee – Conductor

Voices of London Festival Chorus
 Voices of London Festival Orchestra

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Programme Note

Haydn's Nelson Mass stands as one the composer's most popular and enduring works. Composed in 1798 for the Estherhazy family, the mass (originally titled Missa in Angustiis - 'Mass for troubled times') gradually became known as the Nelson Mass, thanks to Austrian relief at Lord Nelson's halting of Napoleon's progress across Europe. The music - full of colour, joy and vitality - remains a hugely entertaining example of Haydn's finest choral writing.

Alexander L'Estrange's Ahoy! present a different naval scene - one of pirates, lost-loves and drunken sailors! Written to commemorate the anniversary of the raising of the famous Tudor warship the Mary Rose, L'Estrange's choral suite features Tudor music, folk songs and sea shanties which illuminate stories of derring-do (and don't) on the high seas. Tonight's performance is the culmination of Voices of London's 2018 education project and features young singers from across London who have taken part in workshops and concerts led by the Festival's education team. 

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