English Baroque music for voices and chamber orchestra
Here Let Me Forever Dwell
When Orpheus sang, all nature did rejoice...
Henry Purcell was among the earliest masters of English theatrical music. From incidental music for Shakespeare plays, to courtly masque entertainments and fully conceptualized opera, his music illustrates 17th century England as a place of musical experimentation and rapid genre development. In this performance, Tenet presents songs and instrumental suites from Purcell’s court festivities in our offering to Cecelia, the Patron Saint of Music.
Plan Your Experience
Creative Team
Artistic Director
Jolle Greenleaf
Guest Music Director
Jeffrey Grossman
Performers
Soprano
Jolle Greenleaf
Alto
Elisa Sutherland
Tenor
Jacob Perry
Bass
Tyler Duncan
Violins
Beth Wenstrom and Ela Kodžas
Viola
Kyle Miller
Cello
Matt Zucker
Theorbo
Hank Heijink
Keyboards
Jeffrey Grossman
Complete Your Experience
Make an evening of seeing Tenet! Our team is gathering recommendations for nearby restaurants, ideal for a pre-show dinner or post-performance drink. Check back soon for more information!
Get to Know the Music
Purcell's music is marked by harmonic intrigue and surprising vocal lines, often sung over repeated 'ground' basslines like the one in this aria from his piece Orpheus Brittanicus.