Undoubtedly Vivaldi’s best known choral work is his setting of the Gloria. His many other choral works are less often heard. On November 17th, the choir will perform a setting of Beatus Vir (RV 597) and a setting of Dixit Dominus (RV 594). Both are masterpieces for soloists, double choir and double orchestra!
The Concerto for two trumpets in C major continues the concert’s ‘Vivaldi on the Double’ theme. The singularly beautiful Nulla in mundo pax sincera, a solo motet, will complete the Vivaldi line-up. As a special guest, the concert will also feature a Venetian contemporary, Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751) and his Concerto for oboe in D minor.
Tickets (£18 and concessions) are available from www.civilservicechoir.org.uk/tickets or from concert-diary.