Inspired by the life and music of murderous composer Carlo Gesualdo to reveal a portrait of monstrosity, Death of Gesualdo marks The Gesualdo Six's second theatrical collaboration with Bill Barclay, and Concert Theatre Works following the immense success of their on-going project Secret Byrd. In this staged concert The Gesualdo Six are joined by six dancers choreographed by Will Tuckett whose credits include new work for Royal Ballet, English National Ballet and Royal Shakespeare Company among others.
DEATH OF GESUALDO is premiered on January 16 and 17 at St Martin-in-the-Fields in London and has its North American premiere on February 13 at St John the Divine, New York, presented by Music Before 1800.
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Their previous collaboration, Secret Byrd, has been seen in over 30 cities across the world and celebrates the 400-year legacy of William Byrd in an extraordinary, intimate setting. Byrd was a recusant Catholic writing secret masses to be sung by worshippers during the Reformation, these masses were held in people’s homes with smuggled priests and hidden Catholic artifacts. The Guardian described Secret Byrd: “Musically it’s glorious…chillingly authentic…ominous, buoyant and uplifting… What better way to open this year’s 400th anniversary celebrations...”
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