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I Fagiolini: The ache, the bite and the banger (online)
Renowned for their strikingly innovative approach, I Fagiolini present an eclectic range of vocal showstoppers. Spanning from Claudio Monteverdi to Cathy Berberian, this programme revels in the tantalising ache and biting discord that render choral works unforgettable. Esteemed director Robert Hollingworth shares…
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Quartet for the End of Time: Melvyn Tan and Friends (online)
The extraordinary Quartet for the End of Time was composed by Messiaen whilst incarcerated as a prisoner-of-war. This poignant performance unites the remarkable talents of pianist Melvyn Tan and clarinettist Sacha Rattle with Michael Trainor and Jessie Ann Richardson, both members of…
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St Martin’s Voices and Anna Lapwood: Upon your heart (online)
Eloquently led by guest conductor Anna Lapwood, St Martin’s Voices delve into the cornucopia of choral music by female composers. Lapwood is an outstanding organist, director and broadcaster, also known for her work championing underrepresented voices in classical music. Together with St…
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Rachel Podger: The Guardian Angel (online)
Celebrated as “the unsurpassed British glory of the baroque violin”, Rachel Podger presents a captivating programme of music for unaccompanied solo violin. With her trademark meticulous and masterful interpretations, Podger explores works by J.S Bach and Giuseppe Tartini alongside the hauntingly beautiful…
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Voices in the Crypt: Long live fair Oriana (online)
A beautiful 35 minute programme of Royal music from the Royal Parish Church, sung by St Martin’s Voices with readings by actor Simon Russell Beale. Programme King Henry VIII – Pastime with good company Cavendish – Come, gentle swains Hilton – Fair…
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Voices in the Crypt: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day (online)
A beautiful 35 minute programme of music themed around William Shakespeare, sung by St Martin’s Voices with readings by actor Simon Russell Beale. Programme Farmer – Fair Phyllis I saw sitting all alone Morley – It was a lover and his lass…
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Voices in the Crypt: Love bade me welcome (online)
A beautiful 35 minute programme exploring the metaphysical poets, sung by St Martin’s Voices with readings by actor Simon Russell Beale. Programme Sterndale Bennett – Come live with me Dowland – Sweet stay a while Smart – I prithee send me back…
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St Martin’s Voices: Brahms Requiem (online)
When Johannes Brahms’ exquisitely moving Ein deutsches Requiem premiered in Bremen Cathedral in 1868, it was complemented by a performance of the beloved Handel aria I know that my redeemer liveth. Inspired by this historic musical pairing, Cecilia McDowall’s unaccompanied choral setting…
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Organ recital: Rachel Mahon (online)
Programme J.S. Bach – Praeludium in D Ruth Watson Henderson – Chromatic Partita Victor Togni – Adoro te Devote from Five Liturgical Inventions Percy Whitlock – Andante tranquillo from Five Short Pieces Gerald Bales – Petit Suite Performers Rachel Mahon Organ How to watch the online…