St Birgitta's Vision - a concert
Concert held on Sunday 24th November after Evensong
With a huge cast, the Church was filled with the Visions of St Birgitta, told through songs performed by mutiple local choirs, and storys narrated by members of the cast.
The World premiere of St Birgitta's Vision, a dramatic community oratorio with words by Annabel Molyneaux and music by Peter Cowdrey, took place in Broadwell Church on
November 24th.
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St Birgitta was a Swedish saint born in 1303, whose visions of the Nativity were a major influence on Western European fine art through many centuries. The oratorio text was inspired by her writings.
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There were over 50 performers ranging from members of multiple local choirs and instrumental groups to professional soloists
- The evening started with a choral evensong and was followed by St Birgitta's Vision
All profits from St Birgitta's Vision go to support and
maintain the beautiful 12th/13th Church of St Peter and Paul.
We are performing more large-scale community performances in
the church. If you are interested in taking part please contact Annabel
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