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Chelys Consort of Viols

What Is Our Life

The life and legacy of Orlando Gibbons

Gwendolen Martin (soprano), David de Winter (tenor)
What Is Our Life

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Orlando Gibbons, one of the most celebrated English composers, died 400 years ago this year in 1625. He led an extraordinary life, from working at the Chapel Royal, to contributing pieces to the first ever publication of keyboard music, to being organist at Westminster Abbey. He wrote some of the best music in the repertoire for viol consort, and lots of beautiful sacred and secular vocal music. In this programme we celebrate all of it, with instrumental gems, sacred pieces, and some madrigals.

  • festival Conwy Classical Music Festival
  • date Thu, 24 July 2025
  • location St Mary's Church, Conwy
  • time 6:30pm
  • ticket Free with retiring collection

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Orlando Gibbons, one of the most celebrated English composers, died 400 years ago this year in 1625. He led an extraordinary life, from working at the Chapel Royal, to contributing pieces to the first ever publication of keyboard music, to being organist at Westminster Abbey. He wrote some of the best music in the repertoire for viol consort, and lots of beautiful sacred and secular vocal music. In this programme we celebrate all of it, with instrumental gems, sacred pieces, and some madrigals.

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Location

St Mary's Church, Conwy
Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8LD

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