I Fagiolini: Colossal Baroque

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The sensational and generally unknown multi-choir music of Roman 17th century maestro Orazio Benevoli is taking the early choral world by storm.

Written for spatially separated choirs, the effect in St George’s will be enhanced by four special doubling choirs around the entire audience. Reviews of I Fagiolini’s new Benevoli recordings speak of “the variety, splendour and beauty of Roman Baroque music” (BBC Music Magazine) and “Sonic bliss… awash in gloriousness… like Italian sunshine… musical magic” (Gramophone). Prepare yourselves and also learn why the music features a ‘mule’ (Robert Hollingworth will explain all).

Programme

Monteverdi Motets
Benevoli Missa Angelus Domini (for 3 choirs)
Benevoli Missa Dum complerentur (for 4 choirs and 4 doubling choirs)

“Human enough to greet Jesus’s resurrection with a deliriously happy knees-up.” The Times

Enjoy delicious drinks and light bites from our Café Bar ahead of the event.

Available to pre-order when booking your tickets, you can choose from a selection of house drinks on arrival, accompanied by a board of bread, olives and dips (all Vegetarian). Just select which option – for one or two people – you would like, before checkout. Or if you’ve already booked, please email boxoffice@stgeorgesbristol.co.uk to add your food to your order.

Your pre-ordered food and drink will be available to collect from the Café Bar from 90 minutes before the event. It’s the perfect way to begin your event experience at St George’s!