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Festival Finale with Dame Sarah Connolly

Festival Finale with Dame Sarah Connolly
Celebrated mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly joins The English Concert, one of Britain's leading early music ensembles, directed by Harry Bicket, for an evening of exquisite Baroque music: a collection of arias from Bach and Handel, interspersed with the finest orchestral music from the period.

Bach Widerstehe doch der Sünde BWV 54 (opening aria only)

Bach Vergnügte Ruh BWV 170 (opening aria)

Bach Trio über Allein Gott BWV 676

Bach Bereite dich Zion (from Christmas Oratorio)

Bach Schlafe mein Liebster (from Christmas Oratorio)

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Handel Overture to Solomon & Arrival of Queen of Sheba

Handel Will the sun forget to streak (from Solomon)

What though I trace each herb (from Solomon)

Overture to Theodora

Handel As with Rosy steps (from Theodora)

Defend her, Heav’n (from Theodora)

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  • festival Surrey Hills International Music Festival
  • date Sat 18 May 2024
  • location Holy Trinity Church, Guildford
  • time 7:30pm
  • ticket £40 / £10 aged 8-30

Full Event Details

Celebrated mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly joins The English Concert, one of Britain's leading early music ensembles, directed by Harry Bicket, for an evening of exquisite Baroque music: a collection of arias from Bach and Handel, interspersed with the finest orchestral music from the period.

Bach Widerstehe doch der Sünde BWV 54 (opening aria only)

Bach Vergnügte Ruh BWV 170 (opening aria)

Bach Trio über Allein Gott BWV 676

Bach Bereite dich Zion (from Christmas Oratorio)

Bach Schlafe mein Liebster (from Christmas Oratorio)

———

Handel Overture to Solomon & Arrival of Queen of Sheba

Handel Will the sun forget to streak (from Solomon)

What though I trace each herb (from Solomon)

Overture to Theodora

Handel As with Rosy steps (from Theodora)

Defend her, Heav’n (from Theodora)

Venue Details & Map

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Guildford
Trinity Churchyard, Guildford, GU1 3RR, United Kingdom

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