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Vivaldi
The King's Consort; Julia Doyle soprano; Hilary Summers contralto; David Wilson-Johnson bass; Tom Robson tenor
Date
Tue 03 May 2016, 7.30pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
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Artists

  • The King's Consort
    • Robert Kingconductor
    • Julia Doylesoprano (as La Virtù)
    • Hilary Summerscontralto (as L'Età dell'Oro)
    • David Wilson-Johnsonbass (as La Senna)
    • Tom Robsontenor (as Chorus)

    Programme

    Overview

    Vivaldi’s stylish serenata ‘The Seine rejoicing’ wascommissioned for performance at the FrenchAmbassador’s residence in Venice.

    With itsextraordinarily colourful score, La Sennafesteggiante mixes Italianate vitality and panachewith French elegance in a splendid fusion ofEuropean musical styles.

    David Wilson-Johnsonleads a top-rank cast in this performance.

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