Kingston Choral Society Summer Concert : A Purcell Celebration

We will be singing a wonderful selection of music by Henry Purcell –  considered to be the greatest English composer of the Baroque era.  Also, a virtuoso performer, who was appointed as organist of Westminster Abbey at the young age of 20, Purcell enjoyed rock-star status during his lifetime, and was dubbed the “Orpheus Britannicus”.

The evening features four young outstanding soloists and the authentic instruments of the Purcell Players.

• Choir: Kingston Choral Society
• Orchestra: The Purcell Players
• Soloists: Rosalind Dobson & Shafali Jalota (sopranos) Shakira Tsindos (mezzo-soprano) Felix Gygli (baritone)
• Conductor: Andrew Griffiths