Messiah – an oratorio by GF Handel

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Christ carrying a cross and with the crown of thorns

Messiah remains Handel’s best-known work, with performances particularly popular during the Advent season, although also it also covers the Passion and contemplation of its significance. Handel made numerous revisions to … Read more

Harmonies of heaven and earth

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Image depicting a Platonic cosmos used for a concert at Ely Cathedral

A concert of music for voices performed by luminatus vocal ensemble [dflip id=”1258″ type=”thumb”][/dflip]

CD review

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O Beata Virgo Maria CD release by luminatus vocal ensemble cover

O Beata Virgo Maria – Review by Laudate Magazine “O Beata Virgo Maria is a fine disc with much to appeal to lovers of a cappella mixed-voice ensembles” CD review: Hugh … Read more

Harmonies of heaven and earth

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A poster advertising a concert by luminatus vocal ensemble and featuring the Platonic cosmos

A collection of rare Renaissance pieces and contemporary repertoire. Cipriano de Rore (1515-1565) Ad te levavi oculos meos Philippe de Monte (1521-1603) Kyrie Missa Ad te levavi oculos meos Pedro … Read more

The Bach St John Passion

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Christ carrying a cross and with the crown of thorns

The St John Passion was written during Bach’s first year as director of church music in Leipzig and first performed in 1724, at Good Friday vespers at the St Nicholas … Read more