Splendour and Majesty

Travel back in time to experience the splendour and majesty of 16th and 17th-century Venice with Schola Cantorum of Oxford and His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts. 

Music from this awe-inspiring city sat at the very heart of the choral world for over a century, with composers such as Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli writing glittering, soaring music that perfectly matched its opulent surroundings. This is music from across the centuries; stately, skilful, and very much alive.

Joining forces with the UK’s most established period brass ensemble, Oxford University’s premier chamber choir, conducted by Steven Grahl, offer a dazzling programme with these ‘glories of Venice’ at its heart. 
  
This vivid grandeur is paired with modern-day homage to the beauty of Renaissance choral music, with the premiere of a new work from Professor Martyn Harry, Cheryl Frances-Hoad’s beautiful Beyond the night sky, and a new work celebrating the Schwarzman Centre by Nico Muhly.

Performers

Schola Cantorum of Oxford choir

His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornetts ensemble

Repertoire

Andrea Gabrieli Kyrie á 5; Christe á 8; Kyrie á 12

Nico Muhly Things unknown (concert premiere)

Cheryl Frances-Hoad Beyond the night sky

Giovanni Gabrieli Jubilate Deo á 15

Giovanni Gabrieli Maria Virgo á 10

Martyn Harry new work

Giovanni Gabrieli Plaudite, psallite á 12

Giovanni Gabrieli In Ecclesiis á 14