T01161791091Over the centuries, the Germans have got two things very right, their Christmas markets and their Christmas music, and Michael Praetorius' offering to this legacy with his Christmas Mass is simply magnificent. Taking inspiration from the Venetian school, Praetorius surrounds the listener with a number of choral and instrumental groups, using virtuosic combinations of colour, vitality and excitement. The composer then ends the piecewith the 'almost' surround sound, awe inspiring, 22 part In Dulce Jubilo.The Corelli Concerto Grosso for two solo violins, Op. 6 No. 2 will open the concert. Perhaps the most mesmerising of Corelli's Concerti Grossi, it is known as the 'Christmas Concerto from 1690' and is engraved 'Fatto per la notte di Natale' which translates as 'made for the night of Christmas'Music Praetorius (Christmas Mass). Music Corelli (Christmas Concerto Op 6 No 8). Company Armonico Consort. Director Christopher Monks. Company The English Cornett. Company Sackbut Ensemble. | |
| 19 Dec 20 | Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442 listing details L02026372292 |
Armonico Consorty & Baroque Players - T0914995617The Christmas Story - Heinrich Schutz. Lutheran Mass for Christmas - Michael Praetorius. Heinrich Schutz is widely regarded as being the most important German composer before JS Bach, and is also thought to have studied with Monteverdi in Venice. The influence of Venetian music on these composers is undoubtedly strong, and the combination of the brilliance in the perfection of German compositions of the time with the vibrant excitement of the Venetian school, created works of much colour, drama and melody. If you enjoyed last year's A Venetian Christmas, then this concert is not to be missed!Director Christopher Monks. | |
| 19 Dec 14 | Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442 listing details L01595583223 |
