Handel Dixit Dominus at St John's Smith Square, London on Sunday 9th July 2023

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Handel Dixit Dominus

Add to my Calendar 09-07-2023 18:30 09-07-2023 20:30 36 Handel Dixit Dominus Lewisham Choral Society and Vox Next Gen present baroque masterpieces by Handel and Purcell. Our main work is Handel’s Dixit Dominus. In 9 movements and set for a 5-part choir and 5 soloists, this is surely one of Handel’s most spectacular works. Purcell’s Funeral Sentences, written in 1695, were first performed at the funeral of Queen Mary II. These exquisite Anglican prayer settings evoke an intimate conversation between Purcell and God. “Thou knowest Lord the secrets of our hearts” was performed at his own funeral later that year. Handel’s Coronation Anthems have remained a firm favourite with choirs and audiences over the centuries. Let the walls of St John’s resound to Zadok the Priest! St John's Smith Square, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St John's Smith Square
Smith Square
City of Westminster
London
SW1P 3HA
England

Sunday 9th July 2023
6:30 PM

Programme

George Frideric Handel – Dixit Dominus, HWV 232
Henry Purcell – Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary, Z.860
George Frideric Handel – Coronation Anthems, HWV 258-261

Performers

Dan Ludford-Thomas – Conductor

Lewisham Choral Society
Vox Next Gen

Programme Note

Lewisham Choral Society and Vox Next Gen present baroque masterpieces by Handel and Purcell. Our main work is Handel’s Dixit Dominus. In 9 movements and set for a 5-part choir and 5 soloists, this is surely one of Handel’s most spectacular works.

Purcell’s Funeral Sentences, written in 1695, were first performed at the funeral of Queen Mary II. These exquisite Anglican prayer settings evoke an intimate conversation between Purcell and God. “Thou knowest Lord the secrets of our hearts” was performed at his own funeral later that year.

Handel’s Coronation Anthems have remained a firm favourite with choirs and audiences over the centuries. Let the walls of St John’s resound to Zadok the Priest!

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