Monteverdi's beautiful Vespers of 1610, sung by the excellent professional choir of St. John-at-Hampstead, directed by Geoffrey Webber
Claudio Monteverdi's Vespers for the Blessed Virgin, written in 1610, are a hauntingly beautiful, mesmerizing, masterpiece of baroque sacred musicThe text is dedicated to StMary, but includes verses from the Song of Songs, the love poems of King SolomonThe music was a real innovation at the time, surrounding cantus firmus plainsong by glorious counterpointIt is a moving work of unforgettable grandeur and at the same time intimacy, not often heard live with period instruments for which it was writtenThis is a real opportunity to hear them performed, by the excellent professional choir of StJohn-at-Hampstead, and with period instruments, directed by Geoffrey WebberThe event is to celebrate the 50 years of the Hampstead Church Music Trust, which supports the performance of sacred music (and other classical music suitable for performance in a church) in Hampstead
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onefinestay – Hampstead apartments
A unique collection of fashionable properties, onefinestay offers different locations around Hampstead. With great city views, it is known for its famous Heath, upmarket shops and red-brick mansions, popular with celebrities..
Finchley Apartment
Set in London, Finchley Apartment offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment is 1.9 km from St Johns Wood.
Langorf Hotel
Housed in a traditional townhouse, Langorf is located in Londons upscale Hampstead Borough, noted for its fashionable circles..
Quality Hotel Hampstead
The Quality Hotel Hampstead is less than 500 metres from Finchley Road Railway and Tube Stations. The hotel offers rooms each with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and free parking..
Holiday Inn Express London-Swiss
Located less than a minutes walk from Finchley Road Tube Station, Holiday Inn Express London – Swiss Cottage offers modern, spacious rooms with satellite TV and a Lavazza coffee bar..
274 Suites
This stylish and modern hotel-alternative is a few minutes from West Hampstead Station, which offers fast and easy access to London city centre..
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