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Discourse

500 years of musical dialogue

Add to my Calendar 01-07-2025 20:00 01-07-2025 22:00 36 Discourse The Stondon Singers return to this historic, intimate and charming venue for the annual celebration of the music of William Byrd. The theme of this year's concert is 'Discourse: 500 years of musical dialogue', exploring pieces that create a conversation between one another, either by expanding on the music in a new style, or by responding to it directly. This year's concert is the last with Hilary Punnett as conductor before she moves on to take up her new duties as Assistant Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral, London. As such, it is expected to be very popular, and tickets are liable to sell out very quickly. Early booking is advised. Refreshments will be available during the interval, providing an opportunity to relish the rural surroundings of this ancient building. St Peter & St Paul Church, Brentwood DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Peter & St Paul Church
Ongar Road
Stondon Massey
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 0LD
England

Programme

Anonymous – L'Homme Arme
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina – Missa L'Homme Armé
Maurice Duruflé – Four motets on Gregorian themes, Op.10
William Byrd – Ave verum corpus
Mary Offer – Ave verum corpus
William Byrd – Vigilate
Will Harmer – Lord's return, The
Michael Tippett – A Child of our Time: 'Steal Away'
Michael Tippett – A Child of Our Time: 'Deep River'
Philippe de Monte – Super flumina Babylonis
William Byrd – Quomodo cantabimus
Philip White – Palimpsest on Tallis's If Ye Love Me
Will Todd – O Wisdom

Performers

Hilary Punnett – Conductor
Rob Downing – Saxophone

Programme Note

The Stondon Singers return to this historic, intimate and charming venue for the annual celebration of the music of William Byrd.

The theme of this year's concert is 'Discourse: 500 years of musical dialogue', exploring pieces that create a conversation between one another, either by expanding on the music in a new style, or by responding to it directly.

This year's concert is the last with Hilary Punnett as conductor before she moves on to take up her new duties as Assistant Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral, London. As such, it is expected to be very popular, and tickets are liable to sell out very quickly. Early booking is advised.

Refreshments will be available during the interval, providing an opportunity to relish the rural surroundings of this ancient building.

The Stondon Singers - William Byrd Anniversary Concert 2025

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