Henry Purcell Welcome to all the pleasures
John Blow Chaconne in 4 parts
William Croft Sonata in F
Henry Hall Yes, my Aminta, ’tis too true
Henry Purcell Overture in D minor
John Blow An Ode on the Death of Mr Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell Raise, raise the voice

A joyful opening night, as Henry Purcell honours St Cecilia, music’s patron saint. Composed in a spirit of restoration and renewal, after civil war, plague and bitter division had torn England apart, his odes are brought to life by The Dunedin Consort with their trademark brilliance, vitality and expressive depth. With remarkable pieces from Purcell’s contemporaries woven through the programme, this is a celebration of music’s enduring power to restore, console and bring people together.

‘An ebullient celebration of Purcell, by turns acrobatically percussive and gorgeously alluring’ The Times