MUSICIANS FROM SAN MARCO
Sacred works by Cipriano de Rore and Andrea Gabrieli
A day for singers and instrumentalists directed by Peter Syrus
United Reform Church, Ickenham
Saturday 17 February 2007, 10am for 10.30 until 5pm

Peter Syrus returns to TVEMF in February to lead us in works from Venice, though not all composed by Italians. Cipriano de Rore (1515-1565) was Flemish but worked in Italy for much of his life. Andrea Gabrieli (c.1533-1585) needs no introduction, being recognised these days as a major composer in his own right and not just Giovanni’s uncle.

The works to be studied will be for varying numbers of voices, and will include settings of the text “Quem vidistis, pastores?” by both composers.

The music will be suitable for singers in all voice ranges and for viols (all sizes), recorders (alto downwards), cornetts, sackbuts and curtals.

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