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Saturday 18th October 2008, 7.30 pm
Buckfast
Abbey
Music of our time - modern masterpieces
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Counterpoint
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The Divertimento String Ensemble |
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A selection of masterpieces from the twentieth century, from Europe and beyond.
- Morten Lauridsen - excerpts from Lux aeterna (Counterpoint and Divertimento)
- Eric Whitacre - Sleep and Lux aurumque
- Ralph Vaughan-Williams - Mass in G minor (James Bowman and Counterpoint)
- Arvo Pärt - Magnificat
- and songs and works by: Elgar, Grechaninov, Rubbra and Tavener
Tickets
- By post from Counterpoint, 5 Exe View Cottages, St. Andrew’s Road, Exeter. EX4 2AB - 01392 490 398. Please enclose a SAE and make cheques payable to Counterpoint
- Tickets also available during the month of October from The Buckfast Abbey Gift Shop
- £14.00 - in advance
- £16.00 - on the door
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Saturday 20th December 2008, 4.00 pm
Buckfast
Abbey
Abbey Carol Service
with carols sung by
Counterpoint |
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The annual Abbey carol service is always very popular - make sure you arrive in good time to get a seat!
Entrance free |
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Saturday 7th February 2009, 7.30 pm
Buckfast
Abbey
The Life and Times of King Philip II of Spain, 1527-1598 |
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Music by Lobo, Morales, Vivanco, Guerrero and Victoria.
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Saturday 16th May 2009, 7.30 pm
Exeter Cathedral
Messiah - Handel
with Guest Soloists
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The Divertimento String Ensemble
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Another in Counterpoint's series of Exeter Cathedral concerts in aid of the Counterpoint Bursary Fund for Exeter Cathedral boy and girl choristers.
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Saturday 20th June 2009, 7.30 pm
Crediton Parish Church
The Glories of Venice
with Brass Ensemble |
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Music for brass and voice by Gabrieli, Croce, Guami and Merulo.
The concert is part of the Crediton Community Festival.
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Saturday 4th July 2009, 7.30 pm
Buckfast
Abbey
The Glories of Venice
with Brass Ensemble |
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Music for brass and voice by Gabrieli, Croce, Bassano, Guami and Merulo.
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Saturday 10th Octber 2009, 7.30 pm
Buckfast
Abbey
A Banquet of Voices
with
Counterpoint
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Music for multiple voices and for 2, 3 and 4 choirs.
Works by Caldara, Tallis, Ugolini, Guerrero, Tomkins and Weelkes.
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Wednesday 22nd - Sunday 25th October 2009
Brittany - tour |
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Counterpoint returns to Brittany, with three concerts and services in cathedrals and churches from Quimper to Vannes.
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Saturday 19th December 2009, 4.00 pm
Buckfast
Abbey
Abbey Carol Service
with carols sung by
Counterpoint |
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The annual Abbey carol service is always very popular - make sure you arrive in good time to get a seat!
Entrance free |
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