Monteverdi Vespers (1610)
Claudio Monteverdi’s famous 1610 Vespers never fails to astonish. Written on the cusp of the Renaissance and Baroque, it dazzles with vocal and instrumental virtuosity, burns with fervent devotion, and invites us into its intimate, sensual solos, duets and trios.
This is an unmissable concert. Not only is it an unforgettable opportunity to hear this music of extraordinary scale and invention, but it will be Jeffrey Skidmore's final concert at Hereford Cathedral before retiring as Artistic Director.
And... there is one other very special element to this concert, yet to be announced - so early booking is highly recommended!
Running time approx. 2 hours including interval.
EX CATHEDRA Consort & Baroque Ensemble
HIS MAJESTYS SAGBUTTS & CORNETTS
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
How to book
Priority booking for our Host of Angels will open from Fri 15 May using the same codes Angels have already received. Tickets are on general sale from 21 May.
£39 / £34 / £28 / £22
£15 - aged 18-30, not in full-time education
£8 - under 18s and students in full-time education
Book online or call the Three Choirs Festival box office on 01452 768 928. There is a booking fee of £2.50 per order.
Other opportunities to hear Ex Cathedra in Hereford & save 10%
Do join us again at Hereford Cathedral on Wed 16 December 2026 for Christmas Music by Candlelight
And enjoy 10% off tickets for both concerts if you book tickets via the Three Choirs Festival box office in the same transaction.
Access
Everyone is welcome at our concerts, and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure you have a great experience.
Detailed access information is available on the cathedral website here.
Designated, discounted seats have been allocated for wheelchair users and companions on the ends of rows adjoining the centre aisle as some rows have fixed pews; please call the box office to book these.
Each half of this concert will be performed as an uninterrupted sequence and the atmosphere will be quiet and still for extended periods.
If you have any other access questions, please contact us, we are happy to help.
Concert FAQs
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Jeffrey says
"And to finish - Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers. One of the first works (alongside Machaut Mass!) to capture my imagination as a Magdalen undergraduate in 1970. Coming full circle it seems appropriate to end with this revolutionary, seminal and defining work with His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts."
