Archived Event

Oriana, Fairest Queen: Music celebrating the life and times of Elizabeth I
Stile Antico
Date
Mon 19 Mar 2018, 1.00pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
Availability

Artists

  • Stile Antico

    Programme

    • John Dowland
      1563-1626
        • Now, O now I needs must part
        • Can she excuse my wrongs

    Encore

    Overview

    Elizabeth I encouraged an unprecedented flowering of music whilesupporting the work of Byrd and Tallis.

    Stile Antico recalls the soundtrackto the Virgin Queen’s long reign, embracing everything from the LatinChurch music of her childhood to the height of madrigal fashion.

    BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

      Part of