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I Fagiolini 40th Anniversary Tour

In an age of AI, I Fagiolini is a hand-painted original. Join them for this 40th anniversary programme of ‘the best vocal ensemble music we know’.

Vocal ensemble I Fagiolini is internationally renowned for its world premiere recordings, collaborative cross-art projects and innovative live and online productions. Founder director Robert Hollingworth and the ensemble rethink exactly what a vocal group does, considering how audiences receive music instead of just how performers want to deliver it: engagement with audiences both live and on film has always been at the heart of the ensemble’s work.

Access details: There are no steps required to access the Abbey
Parking: Free on-street parking is available around the Abbey, and long stay options at Abbey Park Car Park WR10 1JP (2 min walk)
By bus: X50 from Worcester, Broad St stop, 5 mins walk
By train: To Pershore Station then 35 min walk, 1.6 miles 

£20/refreshments available

Click my moustache or call Worcester Theatres on 01905 611427

Tuesday 26 May @ 7pm

I Fagiolini 40th Anniversary Tour

Performers

I Fagiolini
Robert Hollingworth, director

Anna Crookes and Rebecca Lea, sopranos

Martha McLorinan and Tania Murphy, altos

Matthew Long and Jacob Ewens, tenors

Sam Gilliatt and Frederick Long, bass

Anna Markland, piano

Programme

Victoria Alma Redemptoris Mater

Senfl Das Gläut zu Speyer

Vecchi  Daspuo che stabilao

Wilbye  Cruel behold / Sweet honey-sucking bees

Weelkes Noel adieu thou court’s delight

Monteverdi Sfogava con le stelle / Ah dolente partita / Anima mia perdona

Elgar Go, song  of mine

Adrian Williams Sweetest Love

Joanna Marsh Geocentric

Thea Musgrave Snapshots 

Joanna Marsh Batter my heart

Daniel-Lesur La voix du bien-aimé /Le jardin clos

Leo Ferré Chanson d’automne