Baroque Inside-Out: The Glory of England

An evening devoted to Baroque treasures from the shores of Albion. Program features excerpts from Handel’s Coronation Anthem & Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, selections from Purcell’s opera King Arthur, as well as concertos & vocal music by Tallis, Byrd, Morley, Lawes, Geminiani, & others. PLUS: During the extended intermission, catch some surprise performances under the tent in the churchyard. Tallis | Motet: Sancte DeusByrd | The Bells, arr. ShufordMorley | It was a lass, and Now is the monthWeelkes | As Vesta was From Latmos DescendingDowland | Lachrimae Antiqua Purcell | selections from King Arthur (~ 18 min) Handel/Geminiani | Selections from Birthday Ode for Queen Ann interspersed with concerto and sonata movementsHandel | Coronation Anthem: The King Shall Rejoice