March 2016
Easter Concert
Eboracum Baroque present a reflective programme of music in the run up to Easter. Relax in the wonderful surroundings of St John’s College Chapel and hear ‘some of the best young singers around today’ performing music by Charpentier and Buxtehude’s cycle of 7 Cantatas, Membra Jesu Nostri. This cycle which translates to ‘The most holy limbs of our suffering Jesus,’ divides into 7 separate parts which address each part of Christ’s crucified body: feet, knees, hands, side, breast, heart, and head. Charpentier’s Le Reniement…
Find out more »Music for Suffolk
A performance of music from across the ages associated with Suffolk. This includes music from the Baroque period by the composers, Joseph Gibbs and John Carr. There will also be performances of vocal music by Benjamin Britten and early plainchant from manuscripts found in the abbey archives in Bury St Edmunds.
Find out more »Spring Recital Series
Wimpole favourites Eboracum Baroque return to the splendid setting of the Long Gallery. There will be a chance to look round the ground floor rooms after hours and talk to our room guides. Interval drinks are included in ticket price. Eboracum Baroque continue their association with Wimpole Hall with this spring-themed performance including works by Henry Purcell and a selection of Handel's nine German Arias.
Find out more »April 2016
Music of Tattershall Castle
Be transported back in time and hear vocal music performed by Eboracum Baroque that could have been heard in the Castle during its heyday. The programme will include music by Lincolnshire composers John Tavener and William Byrd. Tavener - Dum transisset Sabbatum Byrd - Ave Verum Corpus Parsons - Ave Maria
Find out more »If Music be the Food of Love
A unique Shakespearean themed programme, orchestrated by Eboracum Baroque on period instruments, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the great Bard's death, in the atmospheric priory church. Canons Ashby is proud to present an evening concert in honour of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. The programme will include selections from The Fairy Queen (Purcell's interpretation of A Midsummer Night's Dream) and The Tempest.
Find out more »June 2016
Purcell’s King Arthur
Eboracum Baroque are joined by Horrible Histories author, Terry Deary in this magical new production of Purcell’s semi-opera, King Arthur. In this semi-staged performance, hear some of Henry Purcell’s greatest music sung and performed by some of the top young professional singers and instrumentalists in the UK. The performance will be given on period instruments in order to recreate the sound of the Baroque era
Find out more »Gorgeous Georgians
The young professional singers and instrumentalists of Eboracum Baroque are joined by Horrible Histories author Terry Deary to guide us through a London Handel would have known. Expect a gruesome tale or two along the way! Eboracum will perform music from the time including famous works by Handel and some lesser-known works by his London contemporaries. A performance for all the family.
Find out more »July 2016
Purcell’s King Arthur
Eboracum Baroque are joined by Horrible Histories author, Terry Deary in this magical new production of Purcell's semi-opera, King Arthur. Bring a rug or something to sit on and relax with a picnic in the beautiful Old Rectory Restaurant Garden and hear some of Henry Purcell's greatest music.
Find out more »Handel’s Water Music
We present a chamber performance of Handel's Water Music that is taken from a suite arranged at the time. The parts for this chamber suite are held in Christ Church, Oxford and it is unsure whether it was created by Handel himself or a professor of music at the University of Oxford. It is scored for 2 Violins, Bassoon and continuo. Also presented is a suite arranged for Trumpet and Strings titled ‘Mr Handel’s Celebrated Water Piece’ It was published…
Find out more »Purcell’s King Arthur
A semi-staged performance performed by some of the top young professional singers and instrumentalists in the UK.
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