The ensemble’s recent album brings together a sequence of works, ancient and modern, to mark the feast of Epiphany.

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The Gesualdo Six

Wigmore Hall

A legendary figure in the establishment and development of the Early Music movement, Jordi Savall has contributed as much as any individual to the current popularity of works from the distant past. He brings with him the ensemble he founded 50 years ago, and which retains the sheer vitality and explorative excellence that has marked his entire career. The programme celebrates a tradition of consort music that lasted for two centuries and traversed many countries – with English composers notable for their prominence.

Jordi Savall director, treble viol; Hespèrion XXI Book now

Jordi Savall director, treble viol; Hespèrion XXI

Its title referring to the ‘wondrous mystery’ of Christ’s birth, Jacob Handl’s motet, published in 1586, encapsulates a theme that welcomes music by contemporary composer Cecilia McDowall within a Renaissance programme.

The Cardinall's Musick

In the lead-up to Christmas the widely-ranging British soprano presents a seasonal programme in collaboration with a rising star amongst period ensembles.

Lucy Crowe soprano; La Nuova Musica; David Bates director

Immersed in the rich traditions of the Spanish Golden Age, vocal ensemble Cantoría has fast become renowned for its richly expressive performances. Described in Early Music Review as displaying ‘exceptional musical and technical skill, with a commendable purity and stability of tone and intonation, making for perfect harmony’, this Spanish ensemble brings a programme of ensalada straight from the courtly traditions of the Iberian Renaissance. Expect fire, devotion, and ultimately, divine redemption in this programme of music from some of the finest historic Spanish songbooks.

Cantoría

Enjoy a lunchtime programme exploring repertoire for solo voice, obbligato cornett and basso continuo from the dawn of the Baroque era.

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Dec 20, 2024

The Gesualdo Six · Wigmore Hall

Dec 18, 2024

Jordi Savall director, treble viol; Hespèrion XXI Book now · Wigmore Hall

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