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TALLIS SCHOLARS: The Field of the Cloth of Gold
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TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR beginning at 7:00 PM
Seating for the TALLIS SCHOLARS is reserved by row and seat number. Some non-reserved seating is also available.
CONCERT INFORMATION
- Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 7:00 PM.
- Doors will open for seating at 7:30 PM or earlier, if possible.
- Parking is available in the Church parking lots to the north and south of Blessed Sacrament Church, in the school parking lot to the east of the Church, and on the street.
- Restrooms: In addition to the single restrooms for men and women in the front vestibule of the Church, restrooms in the Parish Hall will also be available.
- There will be one intermission. The concert will last approximately two hours.
- Tallis Scholars CDs will be available for sale at the concert.
- We look forward to seeing you on Friday evening!
The TALLIS SCHOLARS are co-presented by the Tudor Choir and Blessed Sacrament Church.
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Between June 7 and 24, 1520, in fields near Calais, there took place one of the most spectacular political summit meetings of all time. Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France met to seal a treaty of friendship between their two warring countries, with no expense sparred. Everything was carefully prepared to make the surface seem smooth, yet everything had an undercurrent of the most intense rivalry, from the negotiations of high state to the wrestling, the food, the jousting--and the music.
The two Chapels Royal were of course in attendance, and of course they tried to out-sing each other. As luck would have it, the two choirs were led by two exceptional composers of the period, composers to whom the Tallis Scholars have devoted individual recordings: Jean Mouton on the French side and William Cornysh on the English.
Unfortunately, the Tallis Scholars cannot now, by themselves, recreate the seething atmosphere of the original meeting--nor do we know exactly what was sung then--but we can give an idea of the splendor of the occasion. At least we know that the music on both sides would have been the best each country had to offer--and perhaps it is good to be able to enjoy it now without the threat of a wrong note or some dissonant harmony sparking off an international incident...
Program
MOUTON: Nesciens mater
CORNYSH: Ave Maria
MOUTON: Ave Maria
MOUTON: Quaeramus cum pastoribus
BROWNE: Salve regina
Intermission
MOUTON: Kyrie and Agnus Dei, from Missa Dictes moy toutes vos pensees
MOUTON: Salva nos
CORNYSH: Ah Robin
CORNYSH: Woefully arrayed
CORNYSH: Magnificat
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LocationBlessed Sacrament Church (View)
5041 - 9th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98105
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Q&A
| Question: |
When you say this is not kid-friendly, would it be appropriate for a very well-behaved 14-year-old who has enjoyed many concerts before - including other Renaissance music? just wondering if it's child-inappropriate content, or if their behavior is the concern. Our daughter loves live music and is not disruptive. Thanks... |
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This concert would be perfect for your interested 14-year-old. We look forward to seeing her there! |
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| Question: |
Can I get a seat at the end of a row? No stairs, please? General reserved seating? Thanks |
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Reserved seating is available by row and seat number, and you may select an aisle seat this way. The main entrance of the church is accessible from the south with only three stairs. |
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| Question: |
Is there a pre-concert lecture by Peter? If so what time? |
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There is no lecture before the concert. |
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| Question: |
Is there a pre-concert lecture by Peter? If so what time? |
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There is no lecture before the concert. |
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