The Gesualdo Six
The English in Europe
Join The Gesualdo Six at St Mary's Church, Thornbury as they explore the transmission of sacred choral traditions in Renaissance Europe, shaped by patronage, pedagogy, and cultural exchange. At its core is the Contenance Angloise—a distinctive English style of rich consonance, flowing melodies, and controlled dissonance that influenced continental composers like Binchois and Brumel.
Fri, 19 September 2025
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Thornbury
7:30pm
£17 | £5 U18
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Join The Gesualdo Six at St Mary's Church, Thornbury as they explore the transmission of sacred choral traditions in Renaissance Europe, shaped by patronage, pedagogy, and cultural exchange. At its core is the Contenance Angloise—a distinctive English style of rich consonance, flowing melodies, and controlled dissonance that influenced continental composers like Binchois and Brumel.
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Location
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Thornbury
Castle Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HQ
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