2012-2013
A Grand Concert for the Battle of York, 1813
Saturday Apr 27, 2013 - 7:30 PM
Haydn: Mass in Time of War
Boyce: Where Shall Wisdom Be Found
Beethoven: Wellington’s Victory
On April 27, 1813, the Napoleonic Wars struck home when American troops captured the town of York. Explore this global conflict in great music from Canada, America, Britain, France & Austria.
With guest artists:
Michele DeBoer, Soprano
Vicki St. Pierre, Alto
Paul Ziadé, Tenor
Andrew Mahon, Bass
Rachel Mahon, Organ
Members of the Choir of St. James Cathedral Talisker Players
Gesualdo: Murderer & Musician
Saturday Mar 2, 2013 - 7:30 PM
Gesualdo: Tenebrae Responsaries
Works by Palestrina, Dering & Marenzio
Gesualdo was the dark shadow of the Renaissance: a brilliant composer and remorseless murderer. After 500 years, his profoundly tormented sacred music is still dramatic and compelling.
Christmas at the Tudor Court
Saturday Dec 1, 2012 - 7:30 PM
| Tallis: Missa Puer Natus Est Gaude Gloriosa Mater |
Byrd: This Day Christ Was Born Lulla, Lullaby |
The Tudor Chapel Royal resounds with a festive yuletide celebration from the reigns of Henry VIII to Elizabeth I.
Bach & The Romantics
Saturday Oct 13, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Bach:
Singet dem Herrn
Der Geist Hilft
Komm Jesu Komm
Lobet den Herrn
Brahms: Warum ist das Licht?
Bruckner: Christus Factus Est
Rheinberger: Abendlied
Mendelssohn: Psalm 43
The rediscovery of Bach in the 19th century moved the great Romantic composers to create masterpieces in homage to the Cantor of Leipzig. Experience the incomparable music of Bach and the works which he inspired.