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 in Shrewsbury before retiring as Artistic Director.
Our thanks to Shropshire Music Trust for inviting us to give this concert.
Running time approx. 2 hours including interval.
EX CATHEDRA Choir & Baroque Ensemble
HIS MAJESTYS SAGBUTTS & CORNETTS
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
How to book
Please save the date. This concert is promoted by Shropshire Music Trust, who will announce their 2026-27 season and booking arrangements in the coming months and we will update this page once they are available. You may also like to keep an eye on their website.
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 church website. Please check with the promoter if you have any questions or let us know if we can help.
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.
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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."
