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Article: Capturing the glory of Venice; CLASSICAL.
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- The Evening Standard (London, England)
- Article date:
- February 2, 2005
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Byline: STEPHEN PETTITT
A Venetian Celebration: Gabrieli Consort Christ Church, Spitalfields WITH its lofty nave, generously proportioned galleries and warm, resonant acoustic - not to mention its breathtaking beauty - Christ Church is as perfect a London venue as there is in which to hear the music of late 16th and early 17th century Venice in all its splendour.
To prove the point, Paul McCreesh, his right arm immobilised apparently by "too much Shostakovich", last night conducted the resident Gabrieli Consort and Players in their renowned recreation (recorded around 15 years ago) of the Coronation Mass for Doge Marino Grimani, as celebrated at the ...