PERFORMANCE
Orpheus Britannicus
Music of Henry Purcell
National Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC
Henry Purcell
Hail! Bright Cecilia (Ode on St. Cecilia’s Day 1692), Z. 328
My heart is inditing, Z. 30
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem, Z. 46
O sing unto the Lord, Z. 44
Soloists:

Amy Broadbent
soprano

Clifton Massey
countertenor

Matthew Loyal Smith
tenor

Jonathon Adams
bass

Jason Widney
bass
MORE ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Amy Broadbent, soprano; Clifton Massey, countertenor; Matthew Loyal Smith, tenor; Jonathon Adams, bass; Jason Widney, bass
Running time: 120 minutes, including intermission
Join us for Talking Bach at 3 p.m. The series of free pre-concert lectures by noted Bach scholar, Michael Marissen, are presented one hour before Director’s Series performances. Learn More»
Sally Wells and Dorothy B. Wexler, underwriters
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