Affetto "Roses and Thorns for the Soul"
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Affetto presents another beautiful programme of Baroque music for soprano andchamber ensemble. We have included some famous favourites to delight you, along
with less well known gems to underline the concert theme, "Roses and Thorns for the
Soul". This music is for celebration and for contemplation, and features guest soprano,
Rowena Simpson, with Affetto regulars, Peter Reid (cornetto & Baroque trumpet), Polly
Sussex (viols & Baroque cello), and Rachael Griffiths-Hughes (organ & harpsichord).
The music of celebration includes Handel's uplifting ‘Let the Bright Seraphim’ and
Clarke's Trumpet Voluntary; the music of contemplation and Handel's transcendental
‘Eternal Source of Light Divine’. Other composers featured are Telemann, Keiser,
Caldara, Cima and Purcell. The group is playing in Hamilton, Whakatane and
Tauranga.
The cello is an original instrument from 1777, the Baroque trumpet is handmade in the
Netherlands in 2020, while the sensitive and improvisatory accompaniment of Rachael’s
keyboards complement Rowena’s beautiful vocals. Come and be transfixed and
transported!
Date
Saturday 28 February 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+13)Location
Church of St George & St John
30 Domain Road, Whakatane 3120
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Affetto "Roses and Thorns for the Soul"
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