VIVA VOCE

Upcoming events

PASSIONS

Impromptu recitals

in collaboration with

National Trust NOSTELL PRIORY

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Nostell Priory

Doncaster Road

Nostell

Wragby

Wakefield

WF4 1QE

Sacré sensuel rencontre le profane provocateur

VENICE meets PARIS

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VIVA VOCE descends on a National Trust jewel* – the PALLADIAN inspired ‘GRAND TOUR’ house

NOSTELL PRIORY

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to present a theatre of voices afternoon RECITAL inspired by and highlighting selected

COLLECTION TREASURES

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foremost, the ‘rescued’ Pieter Brueghel the Younger

PROCESSION TO CALVARY

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luxuriating in architectural acoustic splendour and

reflecting the amorous revels of the PLEASURE GROUNDS

GARDENS & PARKLAND

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and key passionate Nostell relationships charted on the

TIMELINE

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

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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.

Summer Concert

Check back for details soon

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Christmas Concert

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Friday 18th December 2020

Upper Chapel

Norfolk Street

Sheffield

S1 2JD