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Purcell – Royal Welcome Songs for King Charles II
The Sixteen
Date
Mon 22 Jan 2018, 7.30pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
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Artists

  • The Sixteen

    Programme

    • Henry Purcell
      1659-1695
        • Rejoice in the Lord alway Z49
        • Dioclesian Z627
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        • Chaconne - two in one upon a ground
        • Close thine eyes and sleep secure (Upon a Quiet Conscience) Z184
        • Sir Barnaby Whigg, or No Wit Like a Woman's Z589
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        • Blow, Boreas, blow
        • O all ye people, clap your hands Z138
        • Come, my hearts, play your parts Z246
        • What shall be done in behalf of the man? Z341

    Interval

    • Henry Purcell
      1659-1695
        • Overture in D minor Z771
        • The Massacre of Paris Z604
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        • Thy genius, lo!
        • O praise the Lord, all ye heathen Z43
        • The Sicilian Usurper (The History of King Richard the Second) Z581
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        • Retir'd from any mortal's sight
        • From those serene and rapturous joys Z326

    Overview

    Londoner Henry Purcell, brightstar of the Chapel Royal, boostedthe monarchy with pieces writtenfor Charles II and his family.

    TheSixteen and Harry Christophersare world leaders in performingPurcell’s welcome songs andother pieces for the king.

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