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St Mary Magdalen Church
Sir Thomas White's Road
Chapelfields
Coventry
West Midlands
CV5 8DR
England
Programme
William Turner – Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A major
Henry Purcell – If Music be the Food of Love, Z.379
Henry Purcell – Hail, Bright Cecilia, Z328: In vain the am'rous flute
Henry Purcell – King Arthur: 'Fairest Isle'
Henry Purcell – King Arthur: Two daughters of this aged stream
Henry Purcell – King Arthur: Passacaglia
Henry Purcell – Lost is my quiet, Z.502
John Blow – Venus and Adonis: In these sweet groves
Henry Purcell – O solitude, my sweetest choice, Z.406
Henry Purcell – The Fairy Queen: Sleep: Hush, no more, be silent all
Henry Purcell – An Evening Hymn, Z.193
Henry Purcell – Evening Service, Z.231
Performers
Alexander Norman – harpsichord / organ / director
Charpentier Ensemble
Programme Note
A feast of vocal music by Henry Purcell and his contemporaries, performed by Charpentier Ensemble as part of celebrations marking the 90th anniversary of the consecration of St. Mary Magdalen Church. The programme highlights the breadth of Purcell's creative genius, from the stunning Passacaglia 'How happy the lover' (King Arthur), through intimate solos and duets to the wonderful Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in G minor. Also included is a relatively rare performance of William Turner's exquisite Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A major.
Charpentier Ensemble (director: Alexander Norman) is formed of singers mostly local to the West Midlands, some of whom also sing with such ensembles as Ex Cathedra, the Choir of Holy Trinity Church Coventry and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir.
There will be an interval, with refreshments provided.
