Collegium Laureatum
Conductor: Ian Cobb

"The Leipzig Connection"

Sebastian Knüpfer (1633-1676): Ach Herr, strafe mich nicht
Johann Schelle (1648-1701): Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar
Johann Kuhnau (1660-1722): Wenn ihr fröhlich seid an euren Festen
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Johann Kuhnau (1660-1722): Magnificat
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Magnificat

Soloists: Ruth Jenkins, Emma Walshe, Simon Ponsford, Julian Forbes, Thomas Faulkner

Website: www.collegium.org.uk

Some background information: The connection between the composers mentioned above is that they, at some point in their lives, became Kantors at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig until their death. Their work and lives share many of the same characteristics. They started their musical training at a young age and as in Kuhnau's and Schelle's case, received training from a teacher whose position they would later overtake. Even the administrative side of their lives shared similarities; Kuhnau as well as Bach had problems with their employer and were known for their difficult character. The pieces sung at this concert were all composed for important liturgical events of the year and will bring you an evening of 'sweetness & skilfulnes' (Knüpfer), 'understanding of composition' (Schelle), 'astonishing array of styles & forms' (Kuhnau), finishing with Bach, whose work excels all his predecessors.

Set in Cornwall, this operetta tells the story of the cursed Baronets of Ruddigore in an hilarious tale of mistaken identities, professional bridesmaids, ghosts, unrequited love and a witch's curse all wrapped up in Victorian Melodrama.

The cast of this hugely talented Society will have audiences on the edge of their seats by the end of the night.

MORE INFO: www.caosweb.org

Booking info:
Book Online - www.cornex.co.uk or ring the Box Office 01223 357851

Set in Cornwall, this operetta tells the story of the cursed Baronets of Ruddigore in an hilarious tale of mistaken identities, professional bridesmaids, ghosts, unrequited love and a witch's curse all wrapped up in Victorian Melodrama.

The cast of this hugely talented Society will have audiences on the edge of their seats by the end of the night.

MORE INFO: www.caosweb.org

Booking info:
Book Online - www.cornex.co.uk or ring the Box Office 01223 357851

Set in Cornwall, this operetta tells the story of the cursed Baronets of Ruddigore in an hilarious tale of mistaken identities, professional bridesmaids, ghosts, unrequited love and a witch's curse all wrapped up in Victorian Melodrama.

The cast of this hugely talented Society will have audiences on the edge of their seats by the end of the night.

MORE INFO: www.caosweb.org

Booking info:
Book Online - www.cornex.co.uk or ring the Box Office 01223 357851

Set in Cornwall, this operetta tells the story of the cursed Baronets of Ruddigore in an hilarious tale of mistaken identities, professional bridesmaids, ghosts, unrequited love and a witch's curse all wrapped up in Victorian Melodrama.

The cast of this hugely talented Society will have audiences on the edge of their seats by the end of the night.

MORE INFO: www.caosweb.org

Booking info:
Book Online - www.cornex.co.uk or ring the Box Office 01223 357851

Set in Cornwall, this operetta tells the story of the cursed Baronets of Ruddigore in an hilarious tale of mistaken identities, professional bridesmaids, ghosts, unrequited love and a witch's curse all wrapped up in Victorian Melodrama.

The cast of this hugely talented Society will have audiences on the edge of their seats by the end of the night.

MORE INFO: www.caosweb.org

Booking info:
Book Online - www.cornex.co.uk or ring the Box Office 01223 357851

Tuesday 25, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November:
La tragédie de Carmen by Bizet.
Sung in French with English surtitles

La tragédie de Carmen is opera at its most powerful, a raw and visceral adaptation of Bizet's most popular work. Peter Brook and his collaborators have crafted a concentrated night of theatre that focuses on the fatal relationships between the gypsy, soldier, village girl and bullfighter.

The score retains all of the most famous musical moments of the original; Carmen's ‘Habanera' and ‘Seguidilla', Don Jose's ‘Flower Song', and Escamillo's swaggering ‘Toreador Song'.

Wednesday 26 and Saturday 29 November
Rusalka by Dvořák -
Sung in English

She is the mermaid forbidden to mix with mortals. He is the handsome prince for whom she risks everything. Together they embark on a love affair that sees her sacrifice her home and her immortality. Dvorak's rapturous score, presented here in an acclaimed chamber version, is crowned by the poignant ‘Song to the Moon'.

Booking Info:
Book Online - www.cambridgeartstheatre.com or ring the box office - 01223 503333

Tuesday 25, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November:
La tragédie de Carmen by Bizet.
Sung in French with English surtitles

La tragédie de Carmen is opera at its most powerful, a raw and visceral adaptation of Bizet's most popular work. Peter Brook and his collaborators have crafted a concentrated night of theatre that focuses on the fatal relationships between the gypsy, soldier, village girl and bullfighter.

The score retains all of the most famous musical moments of the original; Carmen's ‘Habanera' and ‘Seguidilla', Don Jose's ‘Flower Song', and Escamillo's swaggering ‘Toreador Song'.

Wednesday 26 and Saturday 29 November
Rusalka by Dvořák -
Sung in English

She is the mermaid forbidden to mix with mortals. He is the handsome prince for whom she risks everything. Together they embark on a love affair that sees her sacrifice her home and her immortality. Dvorak's rapturous score, presented here in an acclaimed chamber version, is crowned by the poignant ‘Song to the Moon'.

Booking Info:
Book Online - www.cambridgeartstheatre.com or ring the box office - 01223 503333

Tuesday 25, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November:
La tragédie de Carmen by Bizet.
Sung in French with English surtitles

La tragédie de Carmen is opera at its most powerful, a raw and visceral adaptation of Bizet's most popular work. Peter Brook and his collaborators have crafted a concentrated night of theatre that focuses on the fatal relationships between the gypsy, soldier, village girl and bullfighter.

The score retains all of the most famous musical moments of the original; Carmen's ‘Habanera' and ‘Seguidilla', Don Jose's ‘Flower Song', and Escamillo's swaggering ‘Toreador Song'.

Wednesday 26 and Saturday 29 November
Rusalka by Dvořák -
Sung in English

She is the mermaid forbidden to mix with mortals. He is the handsome prince for whom she risks everything. Together they embark on a love affair that sees her sacrifice her home and her immortality. Dvorak's rapturous score, presented here in an acclaimed chamber version, is crowned by the poignant ‘Song to the Moon'.

Booking Info:
Book Online - www.cambridgeartstheatre.com or ring the box office - 01223 503333