Find Peace on Election Night - The Gesualdo Six

7:30 pm, Tuesday, November 5, 2024
St John's Church
1670 Route 25 A
Cold Spring Harbor, New York

General Admission Tickets: $60; Student Tickets: $30

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Escape the Chaos with Timeless Music at St. John’s Church

As election night approaches and the world fills with the noise of endless headlines and breaking news, Concerts by the Pond invites you to experience a moment of calm and beauty. On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, turn off the TV, set aside the phone, and join us for a special election night concert featuring the award-winning British vocal ensemble The Gesualdo Six at St. John’s Church, Cold Spring Harbor.

This one-night-only event, starting at 7:30 PM, offers an extraordinary opportunity to find peace through music, as The Gesualdo Six perform their critically acclaimed program titled English Motets. With general admission tickets priced at $60 and student tickets at $30, this is a perfect chance to escape the noise of the outside world and immerse yourself in the intricate beauty of Renaissance choral music.

Why English Motets?

An English motet is a sacred choral composition that flourished during the Renaissance period, a time of great upheaval and religious change. In this program, The Gesualdo Six will explore music written by some of the most revered English Renaissance composers, tracing a musical journey that spans 200 years. You’ll hear works from Tallis and Byrd, known for their masterful polyphony, as well as the simplicity and grace of Gibbons and Tomkins.

From florid medieval-sounding pieces to intricately woven harmonies, the music is both timeless and transformative, offering the perfect escape from the intensity of election night. In an era where the world was deeply divided, these motets provided solace, unity, and a reflection of the human spirit—qualities that resonate just as strongly today.

An Evening of Community and Reflection

More than just a concert, this evening will be an opportunity to come together as a community in the serene atmosphere of St. John’s Church. With its intimate setting and perfect acoustics, you’ll experience the extraordinary vocal blend of The Gesualdo Six as if the music was meant just for you.

As the world outside buzzes with election night energy, find your own center in a place where peace and art prevail. This concert promises an evening of introspection, where you can breathe, reflect, and enjoy the beauty of music that has lasted through the ages.

About The Gesualdo Six

Formed in 2014, The Gesualdo Six has quickly become one of the UK’s leading vocal ensembles. Praised for their impeccable blend and imaginative programming, they have performed across major festivals in the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia. Directed by Owain Park, the ensemble is committed to both preserving and reinventing the Renaissance choral tradition for modern audiences. Their debut album, English Motets, has been lauded worldwide, followed by numerous critically acclaimed releases.

Join us for this very special concert and take the time to escape into the beautiful harmonies of the past while finding peace and reflection during one of the most intense nights of the year.