Upcoming Events
Concert Spirituel
Friday 25th April | 1930
Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, BELFAST
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Saturday 26th April | 2000
St Iberius Church, WEXFORD
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Sunday 27th April | 1500
Thomastown Concert Hall, KILKENNY
Join Sestina Music for a captivating evening celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Concert Spirituel. This renowned French baroque concert series returns to life in a stunning performance featuring an 11-piece period instrument ensemble, talented vocal soloists, and emerging young artists from the Next Generation Mentoring Programme.
Step back in time with Sestina Music and discover the works of Arcangelo Corelli and Michel-Richard de Lalande, under the direction of the acclaimed countertenor, Mark Chambers.
Sing with Sestina:
Motets!
Friday 25th April | 1600
Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, BELFAST
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Saturday 26th April | 1600
St Iberius Church, WEXFORD​
Are you an amateur choral singer or simply love to sing? Join Sestina Music for a one-hour vocal workshop exploring the soundscape of early music. Discover historical vocal techniques, and baroque instruments. in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Collaborate with our vocalists and experience the joy of singing with an early music ensemble! So come along and enhance your vocal skills while exploring the rich history of early music.
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Key Topics:
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Historical vocal techniques used in early music
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The role of baroque instruments in ensemble playing
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The significance of texts and their interpretation in early music
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Group singing of early music motets by Michel-Richard de Lalande