Name: ‘tis Love That Has Warmed Us
Start: 2025-06-29T12:00:00
Location: Royal Academy of Music

Embark on an extraordinary musical journey with the Royal Academy of Music as they revisit the finest musical theatre songs, immortal piano masterpieces, and enchanting odes. From the vibrant stage of London's Susie Sainsbury Theatre to the hallowed acoustics of Wigmore Hall, experience the genius of composers like Purcell, Bach, and Chopin brought to life by esteemed performers and conductors. Join us as we delve into the intricate world of viol consorts and the whimsical narratives of semi-operas, celebrating the transformative power of music that transcends time and tradition.

A Musical Odyssey Through Time: Celebrating the Genius of Classical and Theatrical Melodies

Nicholas Mulroy

Royal Academy of Music

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The French Way

‘tis Love That Has Warmed Us

This fantastical journey will include extracts from Purcell’s music for the stage and semi-operas exploring themes of love, magic, myth, authority, nature and transformation, weaving together narrative threads from The Fairy Queen, King Arthur and one of the first ever stage dramatisations of Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote, which features Purcell’s last ever song setting: ‘From rosy bowers’.

‘tis Love That Has Warmed Us

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