Vox Luminis explores the rich history of musical memorials, including Thomas Morley’s music for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth I, and Heinrich Schütz’s Musikalische Exequien for Prince Heinrich von Reuss, who commissioned the piece as part of his elaborate funeral plans.
Works by Purcell and Bach round out this poignant program that both mourns death and celebrates life.
Repertoire
J. S. Bach Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin
Heinrich Schütz Musikalische Exequien
Thomas Morley Music for the Funeral of Queen Elizabeth I
Henry Purcell Funeral Sentences
Age Guidance: 13
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Performance Schedule:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th @ 8 PM