Musick for the Entertainment of the King
A nostalgic, underground classical night.
An evening of lavish music from the court of Charles II: at its heart is a full staging of the earliest surviving complete opera in the English language – John Blow's magnificent Venus and Adonis, a work both witty and tragic, with remarkable choruses. This is preceded by the first ode for Charles II written by Henry Purcell: Welcome, Vicegerent of the Mighty King. This performance will be St Marylebone Festival's second full staging of an opera, following Jonathan Dove's Mansfield Park in 2024, a performance which received 5-star reviews in the national press.
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What works are being performed at the concert?+
The Archduke's Consort will perform John Blow's Venus and Adonis along with Henry Purcell's ode Welcome, Vicegerent of the Mighty King.
Where is the concert being held?+
The performance takes place at St Marylebone Parish Church on Marylebone Road in London.
How do I purchase tickets for this performance?+
Tickets are available on Mood.
