Saturday 15 June 2013 at 7:30pm
Sherborne Abbey

Handel Dixit Dominus
JS Bach Cantata BWV 51, Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen
Motet BWV 229, Komm, Jesu, Komm, and BWV 230 Lobet den Herrn
Soprano Dame Emma Kirkby
Trumpet Crispian Steele-Perkins
and period orchestra
We finish our season with a concert of glorious, often virtuosic Baroque music and two world-class soloists.
Handel’s Dixit Dominus was written when he was only 22 and on his first visit to Rome. He was clearly keen to show off his skills and the piece is full of vocal acrobatics, bright colour and driving energy.
The programme is completed by JS Bach’s wonderful Cantata BWV 51. Written for solo soprano and trumpet, it is not often performed because of the technical skill required, so this is a rare opportunity to hear it live, and by two of the top performers of our time.