Do you love Early Music? Would you like to wind down after work with some polyphony? Join us for our small, inspirational Early Nights workshops with specialist, Scott Inglis-Kidger, in the beguiling setting of St Barnabas, Pimlico.

POLISH
​MASTERS

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2019

POLISH MASTERS

Jan Kochanowski with Urszula by Władysław Łuszczkiewicz

“The development of Polish music was closely connected with the history of Poland. Music flourished during the periods of its independence and prosperity, and declined in the years of partition and depression.” – Feliks R. Łabuński

​Poland is rich in beautiful cathedrals and churches, and prominent Polish composer Mikołaj Zieleński had links to both Płock and Gniezno cathedrals. 

He was Kappelmeister to the Archbishop of Gniezno, and wrote in an exhilarating polychoral style similar to that of early Monteverdi and G. Gabrieli. These scores come from his only surviving output – two books, encompassing 117 works, published in Venice in 1611. It is impossible to know if he was inspired directly by the Venetian masters; his music certainly seems to reflect this. Not much later, in 1655, Sweden invaded, permanently interrupting musical life across the country. Even if sources have survived, the devastation caused by World War II has made them impossible to find. 
Alongside the music of Zieleński, we will be exploring music by his near contemporaries, both those who served at the courts in Warsaw and Kraków, and those working abroad. We are excited to invite you to sing this rarely performed music in the magical setting of St Barnabas. ​
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BOOKING PROCESS

Due to the popularity of Early Nights, booking is by ballot. Please apply before 5pm on Friday 23rd August. Workshops will be allocated shortly after the closing date to ensure a good balance of voices. You will be reimbursed for any workshops you are not allocated.
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VENUE: St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Street, London SW1W 8PF
​TIMING: 19:30-21:30 (doors at 19:15)
COST: £20 per evening (includes music and hot drinks).

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DATES & REPERTOIRE

MONDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 19:30-21:30
Mikołaj Zieleński In monte oliveti
Marcin Leopolita Mihi autem

MONDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 19:30-21:30
Mikołaj Zieleński Benedicimus Deum coeli
Mikołaj Zieleński Introibo ad altare Dei

MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER 19:30-21:30
Mikołaj Zieleński Adoramus te, Christe
Andreas Hakenberger Exsultate justi ​a6

MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 19:30-21:30​
Mikołaj Zieleński Viderunt omnes fines terræ
Mikołaj Zieleński Elegerunt Apostoli a8

MONDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 19:30-21:30
Franciscus de Rivulo Verbum caro factum est
Mikołaj Zieleński Inveni David servum meum ​a8

MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER 19:30-21:30
Bartłomiej Pękiel Magnum nomen Domini
Bartłomiej Pękiel Resonet in laudibus
Mikołaj Zieleński Vox in Rama