‘HAIL, BRIGHT CECILIA’ 

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A Ceciliatide celebration of music’s patron saint, with music by Henry Purcell, Benjamin Britten and poetry by John Dryden.

                       

Both Purcell [1659 - 1695] and Britten [1913 - 1976] set poetry celebrating St Cecilia and the power of music to express the human condition. This concert juxtaposes 

their music to explore connections and resonances between all three. Combining fantasia, sonata and dance from Purcell and the transcendental music of Britten’s 2nd String Quartet, along with Dryden’s 1687 ‘A Song for St Cecilia’s Day’ this programme promises a mind and heart expanding journey through time, revelling in the way music connects us all.

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Do join us in the intimate setting of The Quaker Meeting House for an uplifting evening followed by drinks next door at The Secret Garden. 

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Just a word to thank you and The Secret Garden 

for making our last Sudbury Serenade concert 

such fun. What a summer we are having….. 

 

Natasha 

Book your ticket here (limited seats):

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/gainsboroughcollective

 

Parking

Limited Parking Quay Lane or Quay Theatre or Kingfisher Leisure Centre.