Monteverdi Vespers of 1610
Tel: 01392285983
Tel: 01392285983
Few works in the choral repertoire rival the splendour and daring of Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610. A masterpiece that bridges the Renaissance and the Baroque, the work dazzles with its kaleidoscope of styles: majestic choral writing, sumptuous solo motets and intimate chamber textures, all bound together by Monteverdi's unmistakable dramatic flair.
In this performance, Exeter Festival Chorus joins forces with the acclaimed vocal octet Contrepoint, whose singers will bring their artistry and precision to the virtuosic solo lines. The combined voices will capture the vibrancy of early 17th-century Venice, accompanied by Devon Baroque Orchestra and the English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble in music of luminous grandeur and spiritual depth.
From the soaring opening Deus in adjutorium to the radiant final Magnificat, you will find yourself absorbed by a work of breathtaking contrasts - solemn devotion, ecstatic joy and shimmering beauty. This collaboration of voices and instruments promises an unforgettable evening of one of the greatest sacred works ever written.
Artists: Contrepoint, Devon Baroque, English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble
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| Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 (11 July 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 19:30 | - 21:45 |
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