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From the Church to the Tavern

Christmas Cantatas by Christopher Graupner and English Tavern Songs

With Camerata Øresund

From the Church to the Tavern
Graupner initially pipped Bach to the post of Kantor in Leipzig. Although well-preserved, his works fell into obscurity when his heirs were stopped from publishing them. He composed a staggering 1442 cantatas in total, most of which remain to be discovered.

Fieri Consort and Camerata Øresund will present three cantatas together as well as Graupner’s Double Violin Concerto, which easily stands up to its famous counterpart by JS Bach, along with some festive jollity likely to have been heard in English taverns during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Fieri Consort: “Their glowing sound enhances performances of sheer delight.” Choir & Organ

“Groove comes as a natural state for Camerata Øresund. Each player reflected pure joy of playing, of good music, in good company” Teater Muusika Magazine (Estonia)

Full Event Details

Graupner initially pipped Bach to the post of Kantor in Leipzig. Although well-preserved, his works fell into obscurity when his heirs were stopped from publishing them. He composed a staggering 1442 cantatas in total, most of which remain to be discovered.

Fieri Consort and Camerata Øresund will present three cantatas together as well as Graupner’s Double Violin Concerto, which easily stands up to its famous counterpart by JS Bach, along with some festive jollity likely to have been heard in English taverns during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Fieri Consort: “Their glowing sound enhances performances of sheer delight.” Choir & Organ

“Groove comes as a natural state for Camerata Øresund. Each player reflected pure joy of playing, of good music, in good company” Teater Muusika Magazine (Estonia)

Venue Details & Map

Location

National Centre for Early Music
National Centre for Early Music, St Margaret's Church, Walmgate, York, YO19TL


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