Upcoming events
PASSIONS
Impromptu recitals
in collaboration with
National Trust NOSTELL PRIORY
Nostell Priory
Doncaster Road
Nostell
Wragby
Wakefield
WF4 1QE
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Sacré sensuel rencontre le profane provocateur
VENICE meets PARIS
VIVA VOCE descends on a National Trust jewel* – the PALLADIAN inspired ‘GRAND TOUR’ house
to present a theatre of voices afternoon RECITAL inspired by and highlighting selected
foremost, the ‘rescued’ Pieter Brueghel the Younger
luxuriating in architectural acoustic splendour and
reflecting the amorous revels of the PLEASURE GROUNDS
and key passionate Nostell relationships charted on the
The impromptu recitals
An enlightening juxtaposition of Venetian Selva morale & Contrafactum of Monteverdi, Lotti, Cavalli & Merula with a selection from the salacious Sept Chansons and the profound Motets pour un temps de Pénitence of Parisian bon-viveur Poulenc.
Provisional Schedule
11.00-12.10 Open rehearsal - Wragby Church
1.10-1.30 Light 'Passion' Music – The Stables Courtyard
2.00-2.35 Recital Part I – House – Top Hall
3.15- 3.50 Recital Part II – House – Top Hall
NB: ADMISSION CHARGES apply to Nostell Priory if you are not currently a NT member.
*Viva Voce are grateful to Nostell Priory NT for the opportunity to perform at this new and exciting venue.