22.9.2019 at 16 Music from the Court of Henry VIII
Taavi Oramo, tenor
Helsinki Baroque Orchestra’s viols
dir. Jukka Rautasalo, treble viol
Cornysh, Dowland, Purcell
As well as his many marriages and conflicts with foreign powers and the church, King Henry VIII of England was known for his passion for the arts. Music flourished at his court, paving the way for the birth of English baroque.
Duration 1h 45 min.
The concert is part of the Helsinki Baroque Orchestra’s Early Music Series. Season ticket for all four concerts (70 – 115 €) is on sale at Helsinki Music Centre or at Ticketmaster service points until September 22, 2019.