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Irish Culture in Britain: A Centenary Celebration
Ensemble Marsyas and Friends
Date
Sun 24 Apr 2016, 4.00pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
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Artists

  • Ensemble Marsyas
    • Peter Whelandirector, harpsichord
    • Samuel Bodentenor (as Apollo)
    • Mhairi Lawsonsoprano (as Calliope/Polymnia)
    • Emilie Renardmezzo-soprano (as Thalia/Terpsichore)
    • Chloe Morgansoprano (as Clio/Euterpe)
    • Sarah Bradysoprano (as Melpomene/Urania)
    • Niamh O'Sullivanmezzo-soprano (as Erato)

    Programme

    Overview

    Ensemble Marsyas and guest soloists perform an Ode written for the birthdaycelebrations of Queen Anne in Dublin, 1711, composed by John SigismondCousser, a student of Lully and ‘Master of State Musick’ at Dublin Castle.

    This concert is dedicated to HM Queen Elizabeth II in the week of her 90th birthday.

    Supported by Culture Ireland as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme

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