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A CAPACITY audience at the Sage Gateshead was transported back in time to the Baroque era by one of Europe's leading period instrument orchestras, joined by its equally renowned choir. From the opening intonation of the Deus, listeners knew they were in for a treat, as the King's Consort set about delivering an immaculate account of Monteverdi's Vespers and Mass (1610).
Rather than break for an interval it was decided to go the full course, which gave a sense of continuity and held the audience enraptured to the end. There were highlights aplenty. Tenor James Gilchrist's singing of the Nigra sum Cant, ranging from its repeated phrases to full blown passionate opera recitative, was magnificent and the entwining of his voice with that of tenor Charles Daniels in the Duo seraphim was quite breathtaking.See the full content of this document
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The King's Consort, the Sage Gateshead
Sopranos Carolyn Sampson and Rebecca Ou...
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