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Florilegium
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Archived Event

Bach Easter Oratorio
Florilegium; Rowan Pierce soprano; Helen Charlston mezzo-soprano; Andrew Tortise tenor; Michael Craddock bass
Date
Sat 08 Apr 2023, 7.30pm
Tickets
Archived Event
Duration
This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval
Availability

Important Information

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

Artists

  • Florilegium
    • Bojan Čičićviolin I
    • Gabriella Jonesviolin II
    • James O'Tooleviola
    • Jennifer Morschescello
    • Carina Cosgravebass
    • Rebecca Milesrecorder
    • Alexandra Bellamyoboe
    • Sarah Humphrysoboe
    • Sally Holmanbassoon
    • David Blackaddertrumpet
    • Richard Thomastrumpet
    • Tamsin Cowelltrumpet
    • Steven Devineorgan, harpsichord
    • Elsa Bradleytimpani
  • Rowan Piercesoprano
  • Helen Charlstonmezzo-soprano
  • Andrew Tortisetenor
  • Michael Craddockbass

Programme

Interval

Overview

Music by Bach and Telemann features prominently in the discography of a period ensemble whose programme includes a seasonal performance of Bach’s oratorio, which began life in Leipzig in 1725 as a cantata and a decade later expanded into the more substantial work we know today.

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