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Concert Dvorak Mass, Durante Magnificat, O'Regan Triptych
Francesco Durante’s Magnificat is joyful and melodious. Durante (1684-1755) was teacher of composition at the Naples conservatory, where Pergolesi was one of his students. It was Pergolesi who was credited with writing the Magnificat until in 1910 evidence was found that the piece was definitely by the hand of Durante. Durante is one of the best composers of his time, and Magnificat will illustrate this very effectively.
Modern English composer Tarik O’Regan (London, 1978) wrote the Triptych (2004), for strings and chorus in three parts. The texts came from various sources, William Penn, William Blake, psalms, an Egyptian poet, reflecting O’Regan’s mixed background. The piece was influenced by the modern vibrant culture that he says is the most dazzling facet of today’s city.
The musical talent of Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) was nourished early on. He learned the violin and when as the eldest of eight children he was sent to live with his aunt and uncle, he added keyboards to his repertoire. He studied at the Institute for Church Music in Prague. His early life was plagued by hardship and tragedy when his first three children died while still babies. A state grant allowed him opportunities, and meeting Johannes Brahms helped him with advice and contacts. He soon attracted commissions, international attention, and admiration from critics and musicians alike. He made ten visits to England, and he was an honorary Director of Music at Cambridge University as well as Director of the national Conservatory of Music in New York. He composed the Mass in D major in 1892. It is also known as the Lužany Mass after the Chapel for which it was written. It was a small chapel with an organ and space for a small choir. Dvorak later expanded it to be accompanied by an orchestra. He expressed extreme pleasure with the result for which he credited his devoutness. His wife Anna was one of the soloists at the first performance of this beautiful, melodious, uplifting musical masterpiece.
Modern English composer Tarik O’Regan (London, 1978) wrote the Triptych (2004), for strings and chorus in three parts. The texts came from various sources, William Penn, William Blake, psalms, an Egyptian poet, reflecting O’Regan’s mixed background. The piece was influenced by the modern vibrant culture that he says is the most dazzling facet of today’s city.
The musical talent of Antonín Dvorák (1841-1904) was nourished early on. He learned the violin and when as the eldest of eight children he was sent to live with his aunt and uncle, he added keyboards to his repertoire. He studied at the Institute for Church Music in Prague. His early life was plagued by hardship and tragedy when his first three children died while still babies. A state grant allowed him opportunities, and meeting Johannes Brahms helped him with advice and contacts. He soon attracted commissions, international attention, and admiration from critics and musicians alike. He made ten visits to England, and he was an honorary Director of Music at Cambridge University as well as Director of the national Conservatory of Music in New York. He composed the Mass in D major in 1892. It is also known as the Lužany Mass after the Chapel for which it was written. It was a small chapel with an organ and space for a small choir. Dvorak later expanded it to be accompanied by an orchestra. He expressed extreme pleasure with the result for which he credited his devoutness. His wife Anna was one of the soloists at the first performance of this beautiful, melodious, uplifting musical masterpiece.
Saturday 15 November
Christs Hospital School, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 0LJ
Christ’s Hospital Choral Society are excited to perform these three works on Saturday 15 November, starting at 7:30PM, at the Chapel, Christ’s Hospital School, Horsham, RH13 0LJ. For further information and tickets please visit www.CHChoralSoc.org or the Box Office on 10403 247434. £20 or £15 in advanceAny singers may be interested in joining the choir for an all-day masterclass where the Mass in D major will be thoroughly and enjoyably rehearsed. For further info see the contact details abov
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