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Sacred & Profane (Naunton Music)
A spellbinding programme weaving together iconic works by J.S. Bach, William Byrd and Benjamin Britten alongside gems by the profoundly spiritual Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, culminating in a performance of his latest choral work 'O Holy Father Nicholas'.
Time & Location
Jul 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Naunton, Naunton, Cheltenham GL54 3AX, UK
About the Event
The village of Naunton is a gem of the Cotswolds. For a summer's evening in this ancient parish church, we will perform deeply spiritual work by J.S. Bach and Arvo Pärt alongside Benjamin Britten's iconic Sacred and Profane. Britten's masterly setting of seven Medieval Lyrics captures their atmosphere with powerful, viruosic flair. Pärt's music brings listeners into a state of fragily tranquility which graudally builds to moments of great spiritual intensity.
Programme
Arvo Pärt - Virgencita
William Byrd - Miserere mihi, Domine
J.S. Bach - Jesu, meine Freude
- interval -
Arvo Pärt - The Deer's Cry
Benjamin Britten - Sacred and Profane
Arvo Pärt - O Holy Father Nicholas
Performers
The Carice Singers
George Parris, conductor
Public booking opens 29th January 2024