John Donne, George Herbert, Sir Walter Raleigh, Edmund Spenser and
Henry Vaughan, known today as the Metaphysical poets, were nearcontemporaries
of Shakespeare. Despite their diverse backgrounds –
Raleigh, a courtier, statesman and explorer; Herbert, a humble parish
priest – they were united by a love of language, conveying both dazzling
visions of the natural world and a keen understanding of the human
condition. From delight to despair, from yearning to sublime rapture, their works
have inspired some of Britain’s best-loved composers, including Byrd,
Purcell, Elgar and Vaughan Williams. Join us to discover exquisite poetry
and four centuries of music to touch the soul on a summer’s evening.
Petros Singers is a leading West London chamber choir, performing a
wide variety of music – from baroque to contemporary, from large-scale
works to exquisite miniatures – placing particular emphasis on vibrant
and communicative singing.
Eoghan Desmond has toured worldwide with Chamber Choir Ireland,
Ars Nova Copenhagen, The Gabrieli Consort and The Monteverdi
Choir, among others. He is an accomplished soloist with an extensive
repertoire of oratorio and song.
Richard Bannan (musical director) was a choral scholar at Clare
College, Cambridge before embarking on a career as a professional
vocal musician, arranger and teacher. He now sings as a Lay-Clerk at
St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, and with many of the country’s
major professional ensembles.
Tickets
£20 | £17 concessions | £7 age 30 and under
For further information and to buy tickets,
please go to www.petrossingers.org.
Tickets will also be available on the door.
Getting there
St Michael and All Angels, Bath Road,
Bedford Park, Chiswick W4 1LW
The church is next to Turnham Green underground
station (District line) and well served by buses.
There is some free street parking in the surrounding
area. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.aa
