The Duke's Consort
Awakening Caesar
Royal Odes by Purcell
Programme:
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) From Hardy Climes and Dangerous Toils of War
Hosanna to the Highest
O Dive Custos
Why are All the Muses Mute
Sat, 6 June 2026
Exeter College, Oxford 
5:00pm
£5 - £25
Full Event Details
Prize-winning young ensemble The Duke's Consort presents a programme centred around two Royal Odes by Henry Purcell. The Triumphant From Hardy Climes and Dangerous Toils of War celebrates the arrival of Prince George of Denmark for a Royal Wedding, celebrating his martial valour and many facets of love, including in the famed song 'The Sparrow and the Gentle Dove'. By contrast, Why Are All the Muses Mute? considers Britain a land without music on the death of Charles II, allegorising it to Roman Britain at the departure of Caesar. These odes are paired with two of Purcell's most remarkable vocal duets.
Programme:
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) From Hardy Climes and Dangerous Toils of War
Hosanna to the Highest
O Dive Custos
Why are All the Muses Mute
Venue Details & Map
Location
Exeter College, Oxford
Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DP