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PAST EARLY NIGHTS


2018 EARLY NIGHTS WORKSHOPS

MYSTICAL ROSE

In this season of Early Nights, we will explore the joyful variety of Marian music. The tradition of music honouring the Virgin Mary stretches back through the ages, and Mary, the Mystical Rose, continues to inspire composers today. In our workshops, we will look at music associated with the various feast days of the Virgin Mary: Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Immaculate Conception; Candlemas; Visitation of the Virgin Mary; The Annunciation; and The Assumption. Rosa Mystica, or Mystical Rose, is one of many titles given to Mary, who is sometimes depicted with three roses around her breast, representing prayer, penance, and propitiation. Join us as we traverse through the Marian works of a huge variety of composers, including Gesualdo, Palestrina, Hassler and Lassus.
Giovanni Battista Casali Gaudens gaudebo a8
Johann Eccard Übers Gebirg Maria geht
Jacob Obrecht Assunt festa jubilea
Tiburtio Massaino Gabriel Angelus a8
Luca Marenzio Gabriel Angelus
Ludovico Balbi Ecce virgo concipiet
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Assumpta est Maria
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Carlo Gesualdo Ave Regina Caelorum
Fabio Costantini Hodie beata Virgo Maria
Jacob Handl Regali ex progenie
Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni ​Felix namque es
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​Hans Leo Hassler Beata es virgo Maria
Constanzo Porta ​Conceptio tua
Georg Prenner Conceptio est hodie
​Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Hodie nata est
Johann Eccard When to the Temple Mary Went
Orlande de Lassus Adorna thalamum
MONDAY, 14TH MAY 2018
MONDAY, 21ST MAY 2018
​MONDAY, 4TH JUNE 2018
​MONDAY, 18TH JUNE 2018
MONDAY, 2ND JULY 2018
​MONDAY, 16TH JULY 2018

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VENUE: St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Street, London SW1W 8PF
COST: £20 per evening (includes music and break time refreshments)

LAMENTATIONS 2018

In this season of Early Nights, we explore musical settings of texts from the Book of Lamentations, a collection of poetic laments for the destruction of Jerusalem. Usually sung during the period of Tenebrae (Darkness), these works are sombre and heavy in tone. The Holy Week liturgy has, over the centuries, provoked some of the most potent and emotional music; this set of Lamentations provides us with a rich and unique musical tapestry to enjoy during the Lenten period. Our last session takes place at the beginning of Holy Week itself, where we enjoy the harmonically torturous music of Carlo Gesualdo.
MONDAY, 22ND JANUARY 2018, 19:30-21:30
Juan de Lienas | Lamentatio
Orlande de Lassus | Exaudi Deus
Orlande de Lassus | Miserere Mei, Domine

MONDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY 2018, 19:30-21:30
Gerónimo Gonzales | Lamentación de Jeremías a8
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Marc Antonio Ingegneri | Facti sunt 

MONDAY, 26TH FEBRUARY 2018, 19:30-21:30
Thomas Tallis | The Lamentations of Jeremiah I
​Orlande de Lassus | Primi Diei - Lamentatio Prima

MONDAY, 12TH MARCH 2018, 19:30-21:30
Thomas Tallis | The Lamentations of Jeremiah II
Gregorio Allegri | Incipit lamentatio

MONDAY, 26TH MARCH 2018, 19:30-21:30
Carlo Gesualdo | 
O vos omnes a5
​Orlande de Lassus | Primi Diei - Lamentatio Secunda

VENUE: St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Street, London SW1W 8PF
COST: £20 per evening (includes music and break time refreshments)
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Giotto – Lamentation (The Mourning of Christ) c.1304-1306

2017 EARLY NIGHTS WORKSHOPS

THE PALESTRINA STYLE

This season we are looking at the music of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and his pupils. Known as the father of what would come to be called 'prima pratica', Palestrina inspired a generation of composers with his beautiful, orderly and purposefully uncontroversial word setting and melodic lines. His compositional style was considered so perfect it convinced the Council of Trent that a total ban of polyphony - which was argued to cloud the liturgical texts - was unnecessary. Palestrina continues to inspire composers even now, with his music being used alongside Bach's in compositional pedagogy. 
Monday, 18th September 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palestrina Confitebor tibi Domine a5
Giovannelli Alma redemptoris a8
Nanino Diffusa est gratia a4

Monday, 9th October 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palestrina Deus tu convertens a5
Giovannelli Exultate Deo a8
Soriano Salve Regina a4

Monday, 30th October 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palestrina Exultate Deo a5
Giovannelli Hodie apparuerunt voluptates Paradysi a8
Nanino Gavisi sunt discipuli a5

Monday, 13th November 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palestrina Rex Melchior a5
Soriano Adorna thalamum a8
Giovannelli O salutaris hostia a5

Monday, 11th December 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palestrina Venit Michael archangelus a5
​Giovannelli Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius a8
Allegri Veni sancte Spiritus a4

St Barnabas Church & Church Hall, Pimlico
Individual Workshop Cost: £20
Cost includes music and break time refreshments.

Church: St Barnabas Street, London SW1W 8PF​
Hall: Ranelagh Grove, London SW1W 8PA
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JMW Turner – 'Palestrina – Composition', 1828

NETHERLANDISH MYSTERIES

We are delighted to be exploring the exquisite music of the Franco-Flemish Renaissance, written at a deeply tumultuous time of religious persecution. With Josquin at the centre, our workshops will focus on the stylistic change in polyphony inspired by this volatile religious climate. 
Monday, 15th May 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Josquin des Prez Absalon fili mi
Arcadelt Hodie beata virgo Maria
Clemens non Papa O Maria vernans Rosa 

Monday, 12th June 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Josquin des Prez Christe Fili Dei
Arcadelt O Sacrum Convivium
Clemens non Papa Vox in Rama

Monday, 26th June 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Josquin des Prez Christum ducem
Clemens non Papa Tu es Petrus
Gombert Angelus Domini

Monday, 10th July 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Josquin des Prez Rubum quem viderat Moyses 
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Agricola Regina coeli laetare
Clemens non Papa Ave Maria

St Barnabas Church, Pimlico
Individual Workshop Cost: £20
Cost includes music and break time refreshments.

Address: St Barnabas Street, London SW1W 8PF​
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CRIETH IN THE WILDERNESS

'... a solemn Anthem, wherein a sweet melodious treble, or countertenor, singeth single, and the full quire answereth … maketh such a heavenly harmony, as is pleasing unto God and Man.' – Charles Butler speaking on Verse Anthems in ‘Principles of Musik’ (London, 1636). Join us as we explore some of these heavenly harmonies, written in the height of the English Reformation.
Monday, 23rd January 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Blow Behold, O God our Defender
Tallis A New Commandment
Gibbons Almighty God, who by thy son

Monday, 20th February 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Morley I heard a voice from heav'n
Byrd Teach me, O Lord
Gibbons This is the record of John

Monday, 13th March 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Mundy O Lord, Maker of All Things
Tallis Blessed be thy name
Gibbons Great King of Gods

Monday, 3rd April 2017 7:30pm-9:30pm
Weelkes Rejoice in the Lord
Tallis When Jesus went into Simon the Pharisee's house
Gibbons Grant, O Holy Trinity

St Barnabas Church, Pimlico
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2016 EARLY NIGHTS WORKSHOPS

AT THE CLOSE OF DAY

Monday, 26th September 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Byrd Christe Qui Lux
Mundy O Lord, Maker Of All Things
Tye Lord, Let Thy Servant

Monday, 31st October 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Sheppard In Manus Tuas
Byrd Nunc Dimittis
Tallis Jesu Salvator Saeculi

Monday, 14th November 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Tallis Te Lucis Ante Terminum
Palestrina Nunc Dimittis a8
Palestrina Salva Nos

Monday, 12th December 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Victoria Nunc Dimittis
White Christe Qui Lux II
Greene Nunc Dimittis a8

St Barnabas Church, Pimlico
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SPANISH TREASURES

Monday, 18th April 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Ortiz Christe Redemptor Omnium, Conserva a5
Guerrero Ascendens Christus In Altum a5
Guerrero In Conspectu Angelorum a5

Monday, 9th May 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Raval Da Pacem Domine a8
Robledo Domine Jesu Christe a4
Ortiz Janitor Coeli a4
 
Monday, 13th June 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Ortiz Te Lucis Ante Terminum a4
Esquivel In Paradisum a6
Lobo Ave Regina Coelorum a5

Monday, 4th July 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Victoria Missa Simile Est Regnum (excerpts)
    i. Kyrie a4
    ii. Sanctus a4
    iii. Agnus Dei III a8
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IN DARK PLACES

A great plethora of music has been written for the period of Lent and Passiontide. In this season of Early Nights, In Dark Places, we explore some of the very best of this emotionally charged polyphony.
Monday, 18th January 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Lassus Eripe Me  à4
Palestrina Scapulis Suis  à5
Cardoso Quid Vis Ut Faciam  à5

Monday, 15th February 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Lassus Exaudi Deus  à4
Cardoso Nemo Te Condemnavit  à5
Palestrina Justitiae Domini  à5

Monday, 7th March 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Morley Nolo Mortem Peccatoris  à4
Lassus Emendemus In Melius  à5
Lassus Confitebor Tibi, Domine  à4

Monday, 21st March 2016 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palestrina Ad Dominum cum tribularer  à4
Byrd Emendemus In Melius  à5
Palestrina Meditabor in mandatis​ tuis  à5

St Barnabas, Pimlico
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2015 EARLY NIGHTS WORKSHOPS

HOLY ROME

Exploring the power and influence of Rome and the Holy Vatican City on its resident and visiting composers during the 16th Century. Join us as we sing stunning works between 4 and 8 parts by Palestrina, Victoria, Ingegneri, Josquin, Lassus, Soriano and Anerio, written at the heart of Catholic piety. 

Monday, 28th September 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palestrina Sicut In Holocaustis  à5
Palestrina Guttur Tuum  à5
Ingegneri Haec Dies  à4

Monday, 12th October 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Ingegneri Tenebrae Factae Sunt  à4
Soriano Regina Coeli  à4
Anerio Venite Ad Me Omnes  à8

Monday, 2nd November 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palestrina Exultate Deo  à5
Lassus Media Vita  à6 (Prima Pars)
Lassus Media Vita  à6 (Seconda Pars)

Monday, 7th December 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Victoria O Quam Gloriosum  à4
Palestrina Quam Pulchra Es  à5
Josquin  O Bone Et Dulcissime Jesu  à4

St Barnabas, Pimlico
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MUSICKE OF THE CROWN

Monday, 18th May 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Weelkes All people, clap your hands
Tomkins Burial Service i) I am the resurrection and the life
Tomkins Burial Service ii) I know that my Redeemer liveth


Monday, 8th June 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Child O Lord God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance
Tye Give almes of thy goods


Monday, 22nd June 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Boyce All the ends of the world
Byrd Ave Verum Corpus
Child O Lord, Grant the King a long life


Monday, 13th July 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Tallis O sacrum convivium
Tomkins Burial Service iii) We brought nothing into this world
Tomkins Burial Service iv) I heard a voice from heaven


St Barnabas, Pimlico
Individual Workshop Cost: £20
Cost includes music and break time refreshments.
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PORTUGUESE MASTERS

Monday, 12th January 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
De Brito In Illo Tempore
Cardoso Angelis Suis Mandavit De Te
Cardoso Domine, Tu Mihi Lavas Pedes?

Monday, 9th February 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Cardoso Asperges Me
Morago De Profundis
Cardoso Vidi Aquam

Monday 16th March 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
John IV of Portugal Crux Fidelis
Melgas Salve Regina
De Brito Lucis Creator Optime

Monday 20th April 2015 7:30pm-9:30pm
Cardoso Quid Vis Ut Faciem
Correa O Vos Omnes
Magalhaes Vidi Aquam

St Barnabas, Pimlico
Individual Workshop Cost: £20
Cost includes music and break time refreshments.
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2014 EARLY NIGHTS WORKSHOPS

VOIX SACRÉES

Monday, 15th September 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Jacquet de Mantua O Vos Omnes
Dulos Couillart Viri Galilaei
Loyset Compère O Bone Jesu

Monday, 20th October 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Claude Goudimel Hodie Nobis Coelorum Rex
Antoine Brumel O Crux, Ave, Spes Unica
Claudin de Sermisy Benedic Anima Mea
 
Monday, 17th November 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Nicolle des Celliers de Hesdin Alleluia: Spiritus Domini
Nicolle des Celliers de Hesdin Laudes Deo Devotas
Jacquet de Mantua O Jesu Christe

Monday, 8th December 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Jean Mouton Quaeramus Cum Pastoribus
Jean Mouton Ubi Pascas, Ubi Cubes?
Pierre de La Rue O Salutaris Hostia

St Barnabas, Pimlico
Individual Workshop Cost: £20
Cost includes music and break time refreshments.
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VIVO EGO

Monday, 28th April 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Morales Benedictus (Missa de Beata Virgine)
Lobo Vivo Ego, Dicit Dominus
Palestrina Ego Sum Panis Vivus

Monday, 19th May 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Viadana Omnes Amici Mei
Lobo Credo Quod Redemptor
Isaac Oculi Mei

Monday 9th June 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Morales In Illo Tempore
Lobo Benedictus Qui Venit
Palestrina Salve Nos Domine

Monday, 7th July 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Victoria Caligaverunt Oculi Mei
Guerrero In Illo Tempore
Palestrina Sicut Cervus

St Barnabas, Pimlico
Individual Workshop Cost: £20
Cost includes music and break time refreshments.
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JEWELS OF THE FLEMISH RENAISSANCE

Monday, 13th January 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Utendal Miserere (prima pars)
Bauldeweyn Quam Pulchra Es
Willaert In Tua Patientia

Monday, 10th February 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Gerarde Respice In Me
Willaert Sancte Paule Apostole
Utendal Miserere (secunda pars)
 
Monday, 3rd March 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Willaert O Magnum Mysterium
Vento Nunc Dimittis
Latre O Bone Jesu

Monday, 24th March 2014 7:30pm-9:30pm
Vento Christe Qui Lux Es Et Dies
Willaert Ave Maria
Vento Illumina Oculos Meos

St Barnabas, Pimlico
Individual Workshop Cost: £20
Cost includes music and break time refreshments.
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2013 EARLY NIGHTS  WORKSHOPS

O NATA LUX

Thursday,12th September 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Soriano Alma Redemptoris Mater
Guerrero Ave Maria
Mouton In Illo Tempore

Thursday, 17th October 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Palestrina Conditor alme siderum
Fux Dicite pusillanimes
Lassus Adoramus te Christe
 
Thursday, 21st November 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
J Handl Ecce concipies
J Handl Radix Jesse
Victoria Jesu Dulcis Memoria

Thursday, 5th December 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Plainsong Veni Veni Emmanuel
Batten Lord, we beseech thee
Tallis O Nata Lux

Individual Workshop Cost: £20
St Barnabas Church, Pimlico

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IN DEW OF ROSES

Thursday, 25th April 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Morley April is in my Mistress' Face
Weelkes As Deadly Serpents Lurking
Wilbye Adieu Sweet Amaryllis

Thursday, 23rd May 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Morley On A Fair Morning
Farmer You Pretty Flowers
Dowland My Thoughts are Wing'd with Hope
 
Thursday, 20th June 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Morley In Dew of Roses
Farmer A Pretty Bonny Lass
Weelkes Come Clap Thy Hands

Thursday, 11th July 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Farmer Compare me to the Child
Byrd Awake Mine Eyes
Tallis Oh Ye Tender Babes

St Barnabas, Pimlico
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O BONE JESU

Thursday, 17th January 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Victoria Ave Maria a4
Josquin Christe Fili Dei
Anerio Cantate Domino

Thursday, 7th February 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Josquin Absalon Fili Mi
Victoria Gaude Maria Virgo
Brumel Sicut Lilium
 
Thursday, 7th March 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Victoria Popule Meus
Palestrina O Rex Gloriae
Ingegneri O Bone Jesu

Thursday, 21st March 2013 7:30pm-9:30pm
Victoria Pueri Hebraeorum
Gasparini Adoramus Te
Ingegneri Tristis Est Anima Mea

St Barnabas, Pimlico
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