Archived Event

Christmas in Venice
The King’s Consort
Date
Mon 19 Dec 2016, 7.30pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
Availability

Artists

  • The King's Consort
    • Robert Kingdirector
    • Julia Doylesoprano (as Angel)
    • Benjamin Huletttenor (as Evangelist)
    • David Wilson-Johnsonbass (as Herod)
    • Julie Coopersoprano
    • Matthew Vennercountertenor
    • Robin Tysoncountertenor
    • David de Wintertenor
    • Tom Robsontenor
    • Edward Grintbass
    • Andrew Ruppbass

    Programme

    Interval

    Overview

    A grand first half of festive Venetian polychoralmusic prefaces Heinrich Schütz’s magical settingof the Christmas Story, complete with a cast of WiseMen, Shepherds, High Priests, the Angel bearingglad tidings, the Heavenly Host, and the villainousHerod, all backed by a wonderfully colourfulinstrumental ensemble of violins, violettas, cornetti,sackbuts, recorders, dulcian and continuo.

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