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Welcome Song and Coronation music for King James II
The Sixteen
Programme & Song Text
Date
Sun 19 Jun 2022, 7.30pm
Tickets
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Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
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Important Information

Download the PDF programme and song sheet/translations here. Reproduction and distribution is strictly prohibited.

Artists

  • The Sixteen
    • Katy Hillsoprano
    • Alexandra Kidgellsoprano
    • Daniel Collinsalto
    • Mark Dobelltenor
    • Nicholas Mulroytenor
    • George Pooleytenor
    • Eamonn Douganbass
    • Stuart Youngbass
    • Sarah Sextonviolin, leader
    • Sarah Moffattviolin
    • Ellen O'Dellviolin
    • Daniel Edgarviolin
    • Jean Patersonviolin
    • Nia Lewisviolin
    • Martin Kellyviola
    • Jane Normanviola
    • Marina Aschersonviola
    • Sarah McMahoncello
    • Imogen Seth-Smithcello
    • Gavin Kibblecello
    • Eligio Quinteirotheorbo
    • Joy Smithharp
    • Alastair Rossorgan, harpsichord

Programme

  • Henry Purcell
    1659-1695
      • The Tempest Z631
        :
      • Overture
      • If pray'rs and tears (On the death of Charles II) Z380
      • I was glad when they said unto me Z19
      • If ever I more riches did desire Z544
      • My heart is inditing Z30

Interval

  • Henry Purcell
    1659-1695
      • Hark, how the wild musicians sing Z542
      • While Thirsis, wrapt in downy sleep (A Pastoral Coronation Song) Z437
      • How have I stray'd, my God Z188
      • Full bags, a brisk bottle Z249
      • Why, why are all the muses mute? (Welcome song for King James II) Z343

Overview

King James II ruled from 1685 (he was crowned on April 23) to 1688, when he was removed in favour of his daughter Mary and her Protestant husband William of Orange, who ruled jointly until her death in 1694. His brief reign, however, coincided with the maturity of Henry Purcell, who penned various pieces for his coronation and welcome songs on different occasions, set here in a wider political and artistic context.

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