Cambridge Early Music concert: A renaissance journey - L'Isola & the Clerks

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Fen Ditton
Church Street Fen Ditton Cambridge, CB5 8ST, United Kingdom

We are delighted to welcome back the wonderful Cambridge Early Music who are again touring around local villages, and will be calling in at Fen Ditton along the way. In their own words:

The musical ‘Renaissance’ covers a period of roughly 200 years. Throughout this time, musical styles, cultures, tastes and thinking shifted dramatically across Europe. ‘A Renaissance Journey’ invites you to step directly into this era of profound transformation and experience some of the sublime music from across this 200 years.

Follow the Clerks and L’Isola for three recitals in churches around Cambridge as part of Cambridge Early Music’s Villages Tour, with vocal music from three key figures of the Renaissance: John Dunstable, Josquin des Prez and William Byrd. From the rich harmonies of Dunstable that defined the ‘English Sound’ to the masterful polyphony of Josquin and other Flemish masters, to the deeply emotional, secretive masterpieces of Byrd, this day of recitals offers a rare, immersive passage through two centuries of creative genius.

The Clerks and L’Isola are extensions of the University of Cambridge’s Early Music Consort. Much of their performance is from period sources, engaging with and exploring parameters such as pronunciation, tempi and vocal timbre; with much of their repertoire being rarely, if ever, heard before in live performance.

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St Mary the Virgin, Fen Ditton

St Mary's Church stands close to the River Cam and is a much loved landmark for rowers, dogwalkers and others seeking refuge from the busy city.  Our parish includes the ancient village but also a good part of the urban development (built in old Ditton's fields) and all of the newest local development, Marleigh.  We have an active church community with services at 10.30am each Sunday, except the last Sunday of the month when we join with our sister churches in Teversham or Horningsea.  There are regular midweek study evenings and a coffee morning on alternate Wednesdays.

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Cambridge Early Music concert: A renaissance journey - L'Isola & the Clerks

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin, Fen Ditton
Church Street Fen Ditton Cambridge, CB5 8ST, United Kingdom

We are delighted to welcome back the wonderful Cambridge Early Music who are again touring around local villages, and will be calling in at Fen Ditton along the way. In their own words:

The musical ‘Renaissance’ covers a period of roughly 200 years. Throughout this time, musical styles, cultures, tastes and thinking shifted dramatically across Europe. ‘A Renaissance Journey’ invites you to step directly into this era of profound transformation and experience some of the sublime music from across this 200 years.

Follow the Clerks and L’Isola for three recitals in churches around Cambridge as part of Cambridge Early Music’s Villages Tour, with vocal music from three key figures of the Renaissance: John Dunstable, Josquin des Prez and William Byrd. From the rich harmonies of Dunstable that defined the ‘English Sound’ to the masterful polyphony of Josquin and other Flemish masters, to the deeply emotional, secretive masterpieces of Byrd, this day of recitals offers a rare, immersive passage through two centuries of creative genius.

The Clerks and L’Isola are extensions of the University of Cambridge’s Early Music Consort. Much of their performance is from period sources, engaging with and exploring parameters such as pronunciation, tempi and vocal timbre; with much of their repertoire being rarely, if ever, heard before in live performance.

More info

Safeguarding

Our parish of St Mary the Virgin Fen Ditton is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Ely’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (use the button below for contact info). If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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St Mary the Virgin, Fen Ditton Charity No. 1190028