Reformations: Cantata

Roderick Williams joins Dunedin Consort for the second of our commissioned pieces, the premiere of David Fennessy’s 'Bog Cantata' at Greyfriars Kirk on 7th March!

About Reformations: Cantata

	7th March 2025
	7.30pm
	Greyfriars Kirk 1 Greyfriars, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2QQ
	£25 - £6
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The premiere of David Fennessy’s 'Bog Cantata'

Roderick Williams is one of the UK’s most sought-after baritones and is constantly in demand on the concert platform and in recital.

We are thrilled that he is joining Dunedin Consort for the second of our commissioned pieces, the premiere of David Fennessy’s 'Bog Cantata'. But first we open with Czech composer Jan Dismas Zelenka, followed by Telemann, and then Bach.

Programme:
Jan Dismas Zelenka Lamentations
Georg Philipp Telemann Du aber Daniel
Johann Sebastian Bach Actus Tragicus
David Fennessy Bog Cantata 

Artists:
John Butt director
Roderick Williams baritone  

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This concert is part of the Dunedin Consort 2024/25 season which includes Carolyn Sampson, Hail! Bright Cecilia, Messiah, Reformations: Cantata, Choral Tour, and Matthew Passion. Book for two or more events to save 10%, or buy tickets for all six events and save 20%.

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