Handel's Dixit Dominus
Manchester Baroque with The Ebor Singers
In our first collaboration with the Ebor Singer, join us for a captivating journey through some of the finest sacred and instrumental works by Purcell, Bach, and Handel. This performance weaves together Purcell’s graceful lyricism, Bach’s serene spiritual clarity, and the radiant intensity of Handel’s Dixit Dominus—a masterpiece of choral grandeur and power. Performed on period instruments within the majestic setting of York Minster, the concert promises a sublime blend of artistry, precision, and emotional depth, demonstrating the timeless beauty of Baroque music.
Programme:
Henry Purcell (1659-1695) - Welcome to all the pleasures
J. S. Bach (1685-1750) - Lutheran Mass in G major
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) - Concerto Grosso in D minor, Op. 3/5
Handel - Dixit Dominus
Conductor - Paul Gameson
Leader - Pauline Nobes