About Ex Cathedra | Monteverdi Vespers

Claudio Monteverdi’s famous 1610 Vespers never fails to astonish. Written on the cusp of the Renaissance and Baroque, it dazzles with vocal and instrumental virtuosity, burns with fervent devotion, and invites us into its intimate, sensual solos, duets and trios. Don’t miss Jeffrey Skidmore’s final concerts before retirement – and an unforgettable opportunity to hear this music of extraordinary scale and invention.

Running time approx. 2 hours including interval.

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Additional Information

Access

Everyone is welcome at our concerts, and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure you have a great experience.

Detailed access information is available on the cathedral website here.

Designated, discounted seats have been allocated for wheelchair users and companions on the ends of rows adjoining the centre aisle as some rows have fixed pews; please call the box office to book these.

This concert is not amplified. Readings will be amplified, using a hearing loop wherever available.

Each half of this concert will be performed as an uninterrupted sequence, and the atmosphere will be quiet and still for extended periods. Audiences usually reserve applause for the end of each half.

If you have any other access questions, please contact us, we are happy to help.

Performers