Ex Cathedra
Monteverdi Vespers (1610)
Claudio Monteverdi’s famous 1610 Vespers never fails to astonish. Written on the cusp of the Renaissance and Baroque, it dazzles with vocal and instrumental virtuosity, burns with fervent devotion, and invites us into its intimate, sensual solos, duets and trios.
This is an unmissable concert. Not only is it an unforgettable opportunity to hear this music of extraordinary scale and invention, but it will be Jeffrey Skidmore's final concert in Shrewsbury before retiring as Artistic Director.
Performers:
EX CATHEDRA Choir & Baroque Ensemble
HIS MAJESTYS SAGBUTTS & CORNETTS
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
This is an unmissable concert. Not only is it an unforgettable opportunity to hear this music of extraordinary scale and invention, but it will be Jeffrey Skidmore's final concert in Shrewsbury before retiring as Artistic Director.
Performers:
EX CATHEDRA Choir & Baroque Ensemble
HIS MAJESTYS SAGBUTTS & CORNETTS
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Shropshire Music Trust
Fri, 18 June 2027
St Chad’s, Shrewsbury 
7:00pm
Booking details to be announced.- ➕3 other performances
Full Event Details
Claudio Monteverdi’s famous 1610 Vespers never fails to astonish. Written on the cusp of the Renaissance and Baroque, it dazzles with vocal and instrumental virtuosity, burns with fervent devotion, and invites us into its intimate, sensual solos, duets and trios.
This is an unmissable concert. Not only is it an unforgettable opportunity to hear this music of extraordinary scale and invention, but it will be Jeffrey Skidmore's final concert in Shrewsbury before retiring as Artistic Director.
Performers:
EX CATHEDRA Choir & Baroque Ensemble
HIS MAJESTYS SAGBUTTS & CORNETTS
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Chad’s, Shrewsbury
St Chad’s Church, SY1 1JX
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:
Monteverdi Vespers (1610)
- Sat, 29 May 2027
- The Oratory, Birmingham
- 7:30pm
- £22 - £48.50
Monteverdi Vespers (1610)
- Thu, 10 June 2027
- St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
- 7:00pm
- Booking details will be announced in autumn 2026.
Monteverdi Vespers (1610)
- Wed, 16 June 2027
- Hereford Cathedral
- 7:00pm
- £8- £39
- Three Choirs Festival
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