Spring Concert - Pergolesi and and Vivaldi: Royal Free Choir & Belsize Baroque at St John's Wood Church, London on Saturday 16th March 2024

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Spring Concert - Pergolesi and and Vivaldi

Royal Free Choir & Belsize Baroque

Add to my Calendar 16-03-2024 19:00 16-03-2024 21:00 36 Spring Concert - Pergolesi and and Vivaldi Join us for an evening of Baroque sacred music as the Royal Free Choir and the Belsize Baroque Orchestra pay homage to the enduring legacies of Pergolesi and Vivaldi. Transport yourself to the 18th century as the venue fills with the emotive strains of Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater." Written in 1736, this poignant work delves into the sorrowful narrative of Mary at the crucifixion of Jesus. Through expressive vocal lines and sensitive orchestration, Pergolesi's composition captures the essence of spiritual reflection and musical finesse. Following the introspective journey of "Stabat Mater," immerse yourself in the jubilant melodies of Vivaldi's "Gloria." Composed in the early 18th century, Vivaldi's "Gloria RV589" radiates with joyful exuberance, and its lively rhythms and vibrant orchestration evoke a sense of celebration and praise. The doors will open at 6:45pm, and the concert will start at 7:00pm. There will be an interval with refreshments.   St John's Wood Church, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St John's Wood Church
Lord's Roundabout
St John's Wood
London
NW8 7NE
England

Saturday 16th March 2024
7:00 PM

Programme

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi – Stabat Mater
~ Interval ~
Antonio Vivaldi – Gloria in D major, RV 589

Performers

Ben Wolf – Conductor

Royal Free Music Society Choir
Belsize Baroque Orchestra

Programme Note

Join us for an evening of Baroque sacred music as the Royal Free Choir and the Belsize Baroque Orchestra pay homage to the enduring legacies of Pergolesi and Vivaldi.

Transport yourself to the 18th century as the venue fills with the emotive strains of Pergolesi's "Stabat Mater." Written in 1736, this poignant work delves into the sorrowful narrative of Mary at the crucifixion of Jesus. Through expressive vocal lines and sensitive orchestration, Pergolesi's composition captures the essence of spiritual reflection and musical finesse.

Following the introspective journey of "Stabat Mater," immerse yourself in the jubilant melodies of Vivaldi's "Gloria." Composed in the early 18th century, Vivaldi's "Gloria RV589" radiates with joyful exuberance, and its lively rhythms and vibrant orchestration evoke a sense of celebration and praise.

The doors will open at 6:45pm, and the concert will start at 7:00pm. There will be an interval with refreshments.

Pergolesi's Stabat Mater and Vivaldi's Gloria

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