Chelys Consort of Viols
What Is Our Life
The life and legacy of Orlando Gibbons
Gwendolen Martin (soprano), David de Winter (tenor)
Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation
Orlando Gibbons, one of the most celebrated English composers, died 400 years ago this year in 1625. He led an extraordinary life, from working at the Chapel Royal, to contributing pieces to the first ever publication of keyboard music, to being organist at Westminster Abbey. He wrote some of the best music in the repertoire for viol consort, and lots of beautiful sacred and secular vocal music. In this programme we celebrate all of it, with instrumental gems, sacred pieces, and some madrigals.
Conwy Classical Music Festival
Thu, 24 July 2025
St Mary's Church, Conwy
6:30pm
Free with retiring collection- ➕1 other performance
Full Event Details
Orlando Gibbons, one of the most celebrated English composers, died 400 years ago this year in 1625. He led an extraordinary life, from working at the Chapel Royal, to contributing pieces to the first ever publication of keyboard music, to being organist at Westminster Abbey. He wrote some of the best music in the repertoire for viol consort, and lots of beautiful sacred and secular vocal music. In this programme we celebrate all of it, with instrumental gems, sacred pieces, and some madrigals.
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Mary's Church, Conwy
Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8LD
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:
What Is Our Life
- Fri, 25 July 2025
- The Wesley Church Centre, Chester
- 4:00pm
- £15 (£10 concessions & u35s)
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