I Fagiolini push the boat out for Christmas: Bach, Monteverdi, and a Neapolitan baroque pantomime in which the devil really does get all the best tunes.

Singing angels, baffled shepherds, the devil shooting up into the air like a rocket – I Fagiolini is a choir that knows how to put on a show, and their Christmas concert is no exception. In baroque Naples, angels dance the tarantella; over in Spain, guitars strum, castanets snap, and the celebrations start to get spicy. Meanwhile, Bach knocks at heaven’s door, Monteverdi sets toes-a-tapping, and if none of this is what you expect from a baroque choral Christmas, trust us – it’s very much business as usual for I Fagiolini! An unusual but (very) joyful festive romp from world-class singers at the absolute peak of their game.

Programme

Bach – Cantata No 61, Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Monteverdi – Beatus vir
Monteverdi – Rimanti in pace
Handel – Pifa Symphony (from Messiah)
Cristofaro Caresana – La Tarantella
Juan Francés de Iribarren – Xacara de Navidad!

Performers

I Fagiolini
Robert Hollingworth Director

Please note this concert will last for approximately 60 minutes without an interval.