This special concert celebrates the Italian tradition during the nine days before Christmas, originating in folk music, where peasants playing musical instruments would go from town to town re-enacting the shepherds’ adoration of the Christ-child. This was transformed into the high art pastorale and was subsequently incorporated into the concerto form making it a celebration of the nativity. It takes place on Friday, December 16 at 7:30pm, St Thomas’ Church, Winchelsea.
The highly acclaimed ensemble OrQuesta directed by Marcio da Silva will be performing baroque music by Vivaldi, Corelli, Valentini, Torelli, Schiassi and Cavalli.
Come and enjoy fabulous music and a glass of Prosecco from the bar. Tickets £20, you can buy online now at winchelsea-arts.org.uk or at the door.
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