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Monteverdi 1650 Messa A Quattro Voci Et Salmi
The Sixteen; Harry Christophers
Date
Tue 03 Nov 2015, 7.30pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
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Artists

  • The Sixteen
    • Harry Christophersconductor

    Programme

    • Claudio Monteverdi
      1567-1643
        • Dixit Dominus (Primo)
          :
        • from 'Selva morale e spirituale'
        • Confitebor tibi Domine (Primo)
        • Laetatus sum a6
        • Nisi Dominus a3

    Interval

    • Claudio Monteverdi
      1567-1643
        • Nisi Dominus a6
        • Laudate Dominum omnes gentes (for solo bass)
        • Lauda Jerusalem a3
        • Confitebor tibi Domine (Secondo)
        • Dixit Dominus (Primo)

    Overview

    Monteverdi’s sacred vocal compositions introduced the expression of powerfuland personal emotions to the world of church music, provoking controversy whileopening minds to life-filled songs of praise.

    Harry Christophers and The Sixteen,seasoned interpreters of the composer’s liturgical pieces, present a programmecomprising some of the finest works from Monteverdi’s years as Director ofMusic at St Mark’s in Venice.

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