O p e n W o r k s h o p s
Our open workshops allow anyone with some experience of singing and an interest in Renaissance repertoire the opportunity to explore this music in depth alongside members of the Renaissance singers, under the direction of leading experts in the field. A basic level of ability to read music is helpful as we cover quite a lot of music during the evening.
When David heard
Music for the death of
Prince Henry in 1612
A workshop for voices led by Patrick Craig
Monday 6th July, 7.00 - 9.30pm
St Stephen's, Rochester Row, London, SW1P 1LE
Henry, Prince of Wales was the great hope of the new Stuart monarchy that had united England and Scotland after the death of Elizabeth. After an unwise swim in the Thames he died of typhoid aged just eighteen. The country fell into deep mourning which included an outpouring of poetry and music. Patrick will explore some of these settings, which often use the story of the death of David’s son Absalom as an allegory for Henry’s death. With searing music by Weelkes, Tomkins and Ramsey, this workshop will explore a nation's grief.
About Patrick Craig
Patrick Craig has been a Vicar Choral at St Paul’s Cathedral for more than thirty years. He sang over a thousand concerts with the Tallis Scholars and is a regular member of The Cardinall’s Musick. He founded and directs Aurora Nova, this country’s leading all female professional choir. He conducts workshops for amateur singers across the world, and lectures regularly for the Arts Society, placing choral music in its historical and cultural context.
Tickets
Standard tickets £16 / £14 concessions
Tickets free for under 21s (under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Participants should be able to read music competently.
Music
Music will be sent in advance by email.
A printed set can be purchased for £4 when booking a ticket and will be provided on the day.
Ticket enquiries
If you are unable to purchase tickets from the website for any reason, or have a query related to ticketing, do not hesitate to contact us using the form below.
If you'd like to be the first to know about our next workshops and concerts, subscribe to our newsletter. We'll send you no more than 12 emails per year.