Monteverdi Vespers
After the enjoyment expressed by so many singers at our Spem in Alium workshop last Autumn, we very much hope you will look forward to exploring another glorious work with us.
Claudio Monteverdi is, rightly, regarded as the first titan of large-scale choral music. His Vespro Della Beata Vergine, published in 1610 and better known as the Vespers, is the earliest work in the recognised canon, regularly performed alongside the likes of Mozartās Requiem, the Bach Passions or Mendelssohnās Elijah. The attraction of the work comes from the sheer weight of Monteverdiās multipart homophonic writing, allied to the exuberance of his polyphonic passages and the virtuosity of the solo and instrumental music.
To lead this workshop weāre delighted to be joined by Paul McCreesh, founder and artistic director of the Gabrieli Consort and Players, and world-class specialist in this repertoire. His 2006 recording of the Vespers was described by BBC Music Magazine as āglorious and compellingā.
Do join us in the wonderful acoustic of our āhomeā church, St Peterās Hammersmith to unravelĀ one of the greatest of all sacred works. It promises to be another unmissable Petros Singersā event!
The workshop will run from 2.00ā6.00pm with a break for refreshments. Registration is from 1.30pm
Tickets Ā£25 | Ā£20 (age 16ā30)
Tickets will be on sale shortly through this website. Either check this page, or subscribe to our mailing list to be notified as soon as tickets are available.
Claudio Monteverdi is, rightly, regarded as the first titan of large-scale choral music. His Vespro Della Beata Vergine, published in 1610 and better known as the Vespers, is the earliest work in the recognised canon, regularly performed alongside the likes of Mozartās Requiem, the Bach Passions or Mendelssohnās Elijah. The attraction of the work comes from the sheer weight of Monteverdiās multipart homophonic writing, allied to the exuberance of his polyphonic passages and the virtuosity of the solo and instrumental music.
To lead this workshop weāre delighted to be joined by Paul McCreesh, founder and artistic director of the Gabrieli Consort and Players, and world-class specialist in this repertoire. His 2006 recording of the Vespers was described by BBC Music Magazine as āglorious and compellingā.
Do join us in the wonderful acoustic of our āhomeā church, St Peterās Hammersmith to unravelĀ one of the greatest of all sacred works. It promises to be another unmissable Petros Singersā event!
The workshop will run from 2.00ā6.00pm with a break for refreshments. Registration is from 1.30pm
Tickets Ā£25 | Ā£20 (age 16ā30)
Tickets will be on sale shortly through this website. Either check this page, or subscribe to our mailing list to be notified as soon as tickets are available.