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A Venetian Vespers for Ascension | Londinium (chamber choir)
English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble, Monteverdi String Band, Andrew Griffiths (conductor)
Add to my Calendar 16-05-2026 19:30 16-05-2026 21:30 36 A Venetian Vespers for Ascension | Londinium (chamber choir) The 'Fèsta de ła Sènsa' was a major celebration of Venice’s glory, as the Doge and his elaborate flotilla sailed out into the lagoon to throw a gold ring into the water, renewing the ritual marriage between the city and the sea. To conjure the spirit of this splendid occasion, Andrew Griffiths and Londinium recreate a grand service of Vespers, including a Magnificat and five psalms by the incomparable Claudio Monteverdi, and perform lavish madrigals and motets by Andrea Gabrieli, Giovanni Gabrieli, Giovanni Croce and others appropriate to the secular festivities. Two of the world's leading period instrument groups - the English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble and the Monteverdi String Band - join the choir to bring to life the sumptuous sounds of early Baroque Venice. Tickets include a complimentary programme. St Paul's Church, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Paul's Church
32a Wilton Place
Knightsbridge
London
SW1X 8SH
England
Tickets
Prices: £25, £10 (under 25s)
Book Tickets
Programme
Andrea Gabrieli – Vieni, vieni, Himeneo
Chiara Margarita Cozzolani – Deus in adjutorium
Claudio Monteverdi – Selve Morale e Spirituale: Dixit Dominus (1641)
Claudio Monteverdi – Selva morale e spirituale: Confitebor tibi Domine (1641)
Giovanni Croce – Percussit Saul mille
Claudio Monteverdi – Beatus vir, SV 268
Giovanni Gabrielli – Omnes gentes, plaudite manibus
~ Interval ~
Giovanni Gabrieli – Udite, chiari e generosi figli d'Adria felice
Claudio Monteverdi – Selva morale e spirituale: Laudate Pueri Secondo a 5 voci
Claudio Monteverdi – Selva morale e spirituale: Laudate Dominum secondo
Claudio Monteverdi – Magnificat a8 (1640)
Performers
Andrew Griffiths – Conductor
Londinium
English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
Monteverdi String Band
Programme Note
The 'Fèsta de ła Sènsa' was a major celebration of Venice’s glory, as the Doge and his elaborate flotilla sailed out into the lagoon to throw a gold ring into the water, renewing the ritual marriage between the city and the sea. To conjure the spirit of this splendid occasion, Andrew Griffiths and Londinium recreate a grand service of Vespers, including a Magnificat and five psalms by the incomparable Claudio Monteverdi, and perform lavish madrigals and motets by Andrea Gabrieli, Giovanni Gabrieli, Giovanni Croce and others appropriate to the secular festivities. Two of the world's leading period instrument groups - the English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble and the Monteverdi String Band - join the choir to bring to life the sumptuous sounds of early Baroque Venice.
Tickets include a complimentary programme.
