The patron saint of the “celestial art” of music, the legendary Cecilia has inspired countless poets, composers, and musical organizations over the years. Our harmonious season opener spotlights two splendid Cecilian odes by Henry Purcell for multiple voices and a colorful Baroque orchestra of period strings, winds, keyboards, lutes, and percussion.

Featuring:
Alexandra Gorman, soprano ˚
Julia Fox, soprano
Jay Carter, countertenor
Cecilia Duarte, mezzo-soprano
Stephen Ash, tenor ˚
Thomas O’Neill, tenor ˚
Kirby Traylor, baritone ˚
Christopher Besch, baritone

˚ Ars Lyrica debut

Concert replay information

Online: The online concert broadcast replay of this performance is available to in-person subscribers, digital subscribers, Digital Single Event Pass holders, and Digital Replay Pass holders. The replay video will be available permanently, so you can watch and re-watch at your convenience.

Run time

1 hour and 40 minutes, including intermission

On the program

Purcell, Welcome to all the Pleasures

Handel, Concerto Grosso for Alexander’s Feast, HWV 318

Purcell, Hail, Bright Cecilia!