Monday 28 April, 7 - 9:30pm

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St Stephen's, Rochester Row, London SW1P 1LE​

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As the mother of Jesus, Mary has long served as a conduit for the divine, inspiring composers for centuries. Some have responded with grand, multi-part works that glorify her, while others have crafted intricate pieces that honour her purity. Some explore her humanity, inviting listeners to share in her suffering and devotion. Mary bridges the celestial and the earthly, much like the most powerful sacred music does. In this workshop, we will delve into Renaissance gems from around Europe, including works by Byrd, Palestrina and Aleotti.

 

Please note that places for sopranos and altos may be limited in order to achieve a balanced group. Tickets are available on a first-come, first served basis and a waiting list will operate if demand is very high.

 

 

About Owain Park

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Owain Park was born in Bristol, UK in 1993. His compositions are published by Novello, and have been performed internationally by ensembles including the Tallis Scholars and the Aurora Orchestra.

 

As a conductor, he maintains a busy schedule of projects with ensembles including the BBC Singers, the Academy of Ancient Music, London Mozart Players, Cappella Cracoviensis, and Cambridge Chorale. His own vocal consort, The Gesualdo Six, tour extensively around the world and have been lauded for their interpretation of renaissance and contemporary music.

Owain is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists (FRCO), and was awarded the Dixon Prize for improvisation, having been Senior Organ Scholar at Wells Cathedral and Trinity College Cambridge. He holds a Masters degree in composition and regularly appears as a singer with ensembles including Tenebrae, Gabrieli Consort, The Sixteen and Polyphony.

 

www.owainpark.co.uk

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Repertoire

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Jean Mouton Ave Maria

Orlande de Lassus Tota pulchra es 

William Byrd Senex puerum 

Raphaella Aleotti Ego flos campi 

G.P. da Palestrina Hodie nata est 

Sulpitia Cesis Sub tuum praesidium