Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

Henry Purcell: Hail Bright Cecilia
Interval
George Frideric Handel: Zadok the priest (Coronation Anthem No.1)
George Frideric Handel: Dixit Dominus in G minor

This joyous, celebratory concert contains some of the best-loved Baroque choral music in the repertoire.

Purcell's bright and sparkling Ode for St Cecilia's Day starts the evening off and is followed by Handel's extraordinarily powerful anthem, Zadok the Priest.

The concert ends with more music from Handel (apparently nicknamed The Great Bear by Londoners) with his glorious piece for five vocal soloists and orchestra.

Queen Elizabeth Hall at 5.45pm - OAE Extras. Pre concert event - details to be announced. Free.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
John Butt director
Soloists from the Choir of the Enlightenment
Choir of the Enlightenment