Mozart's last work, written as he drew his final breaths, is his most loving and human. Ave Verum, unlike the dramatic Requiem on which Mozart was working at the same time, is simple and humble; Mozart called it sotto voce (subdued).
Garwyn Linnell's cello is at the heart of this concert. In the cello suite No. 2 Bach is at his most intimate.
The plangent cello in Syvati represents the Priest, the choir sings as the coffin is borne out of the church.
Durufle's Requiem is often described as the only worthy successor to Faure's. Duruflé’s sensuous harmonies suffuse every note with feeling.
The sacred oratorio for soloists and double choir and double orchestra, heralded as one of greatest pieces of Baroque sacred music.
Garwyn Linnell's cello is at the heart of this concert. In the cello suite No. 2 Bach is at his most intimate.
The plangent cello in Syvati represents the Priest, the choir sings as the coffin is borne out of the church.
Durufle's Requiem is often described as the only worthy successor to Faure's. Duruflé’s sensuous harmonies suffuse every note with feeling.
Operatic overtures, arias and duets.
This concert celebrates the OSJ’s Young Artists scheme; current members and graduates of the highest quality perform timeless operatic favourites including the Seguidilla from Bizet's Carmen. With full orchestral backing.
Robert and Caroline Jackson host an evening of music followed by dinner in their beautiful house and gardens. Principals of the OSJ play piano quintets by Venables and Elgar.