Queens Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II both reigned during astonishingly rich and golden ages of musical composition. This concert by the Bath-based Cappella Nova Chamber Choir celebrates English choral music, both sacred and secular, written during their times on the throne.

Madrigals and motets by William Byrd, Thomas Tallis and Thomas Morley are contrasted with works by Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams and James MacMillan. The second half in particular is taken from two song collections offered to the two queens – The Triumphs of Oriana in 1601, A Garland for the Queen in 1953 – and from Britten’s opera Gloriana.

The concert highlights the amazingly rich and vibrant musical life of two of England’s greatest queens, who between them reigned for over 114 years.

Proceeds from the concert will support the work of Longfield Community Hospice in Minchinhampton.

Capella Nova

Formed in 2001, Cappella Nova – www.cappellanova.org.uk – is a chamber choir from Bath, conducted by Tony Shield.

They perform three or four concerts each year with a wide range of sacred and secular music, usually in aid of local or national charities. Other musical activities include singing for church services and weddings.

Regular attendees at our events will be aware that we have a limited number of wheelchair/accessible seats and therefore, in an effort to make it fair for all concerned, we are asking friends and family to book a seat in the row behind – Row A . Thank you for your understanding and co-operation

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