Let the earth be glad
Choral settings of the Psalms
Saturday 16 November 2024 at 7.30 pm
All Saints Weston
Chestnut Avenue, Esher, KT10 8JL
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Patrick Allies conductor
Benedict Lewis-Smith chamber organ
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The concert will finish at approximately 9.15 pm. Please then join us in the church hall for refreshments.
Step into the world of sublime harmonies and profound musical expression with The Ripieno Choir as we explore iconic choral settings of the Psalms, illuminating the Bible’s ancient poetry with passionate music.
Bach’s exuberant spirit takes centre stage with his vibrant and joyous motet Lobet den Herrn, while Allegri’s hauntingly beautiful Miserere conveys echoes of the Sistine Chapel.
Purcell’s majestic I was glad and Chiara Margarita Cozzolani’s Laetatus sum provide intricate and expressive settings of Psalm 122, while Schütz’s exuberant setting of Psalm 100 Jauchzet dem Herren contrasts with the tranquillity of And the swallow by current rising star Caroline Shaw.
We’re delighted to be joined by Benedict Lewis-Smith, director of music at St Columba’s Church Knightsbridge and one half of the Oxbridge Organ Duo, playing the chamber organ for an extra layer of grandeur. We hope you will join us too, and delight in this vibrant mix of musical Psalm settings.
Repertoire
Thomas Tallis
Nine Psalm Tunes for Archbishop Parker’s Psalter
first, third, fifth and eighth tunes (Psalms 1, 2, 42, and 67)
Bobby McFerrin
The 23rd Psalm (dedicated to my mother)
J.S. Bach
Lobet den Herrn, BWV 230 (Psalm 117)
Chiara Margarita Cozzolani
Laetatus sum (Psalm 122)
Gregorio Allegri
Miserere (Psalm 51)
Felix Mendelssohn
Richte mich, Gott (Psalm 43)
Caroline Shaw
and the swallow (Psalm 84)
Henry Purcell
Hear my prayer, O Lord (Psalm 102)
I was glad (Psalm 122)
Heinrich Schütz
Psalmen Davids:
An den Wassern zu Babel, SWV 37 (Psalm 137)
Jauchzet dem Herren, SWV 36 (Psalm 100)
Organ solos
To be announced
Tickets
£16 in advance
£18 on the day (including at the door)
£5 for under 18s
Group discounts available
Box office
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