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The OAE is much more than one of the world's pre-eminent period instrument ensembles. It works regularly with conductors who specialise in both early music and the modern repertoire, and has explored the work of composers from Bach to Mahler, Handel to Borodin. This joyous, celebratory concert contains some of the best-loved Baroque choral music in the repertoire. Purcell's bright and sparkling Ode for St Cecilia's Day starts the evening off and is followed by Handel's extraordinarily powerful anthem, Zadok the Priest. The concert ends with more music from Handel (apparently nicknamed The Great Bear by Londoners) with his glorious piece for five vocal soloists and orchestra. Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - A Saint, a Priest and a Great Bear website.

Creatives/Company

Company(s): Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Soloists from the Choir of the Enlightenment, Choir of the Enlightenment
Director: John Butt