Kingston Choral Society Concert : Venetian Vespers for the Ascension

Kingston Choral Society

Venetian Splendour comes to Kingston

On 19th November All Saints Church, Kingston, KT1 1JP will resound to the rich polyphony of Claudio Monteverdi and his musical followers when Kingston Choral Society presents Venetian Vespers for the Ascension.

The feast of the Ascension (Fèsta de la Sènsa) was, and remains, a major public celebration of Venice’s glory. It culminates in the renewal of the ritual marriage between the city and the sea, as a symbolic gold ring is thrown into the lagoon.  This delightful ‘fantasy’ vespers, devised by Andrew Griffiths, brings together music from Monteverdi’s later publications with sumptuous motets by other composers, reflecting both the religious and the political pomp of this lavish festival.

The evening offers a rare local opportunity to hear the country’s finest period musicians. The Monteverdi String Band and the English Cornett and Sackbut ensemble will accompany the choir, which is conducted by Andrew Griffiths.  The eight soloists include members of the highly acclaimed early music vocal ensemble, Stile Antico.

Programme:

Andrea Gabrieli:Vieni,vieni Himeneo

Croce: Deus in adiutorium

Monteverdi:  Dixit Dominus II
Croce: Percussit Saul
Monteverdi: Confitebor III

Monteverdi: Beatus vir
Giovanni Gabrieli: Omnes Gentes
Giovanni Gabrieli: Udite, chiari e generosi figli

Monteverdi: Laudate pueri I
Monteverdi: Laudate Dominum III

Degli Grifoni/Vecchi: Salutis humanae Sator

Monteverdi: Magnificat Primo

Choir: Kingston Choral Society

Orchestra: The Monteverdi String Band and the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble

Soloists: Helen Ashby, Kate Ashby (soprano), Emma Ashby, Carla Curran (alto), Jonathan Hanley, Benedict Hymas (tenor), James Arthur, Jimmy Holliday (bass).

Conductor: Andrew Griffiths

Tickets available from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kingstonchoralsociety/t-dvvndvx