The Sixteen Choir
Monteverdi Vespers
"These musicians achieved a magical balance between the extroversion of performance and the introspection of prayer"
★★★★ Financial Times on The Sixteen's performance of Monteverdi's Vespers
Temple Music Foundation
Tue, 8 October 2024
Temple Church, London
7:00pm
£10-£55
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"Quite simply one of the greatest pieces of sacred music ever written, mixing profound expression with unfailing musical beauty." Harry Christophers describes the dazzling masterpiece which landed Claudio Monteverdi the job of maestro di cappella at St Mark's Basilica in Venice in 1613. Unparalleled in scale and opulence, this extraordinary work shares the same dedication as Temple Church: The Blessed Virgin Mary. And the ancient church is sure to add an acoustic halo, just as St Mark's did when the work was heard there 400 years ago.
"These musicians achieved a magical balance between the extroversion of performance and the introspection of prayer"
★★★★ Financial Times on The Sixteen's performance of Monteverdi's Vespers
Venue Details & Map
Location
Temple Church, London
Temple, London EC4Y 7HL
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