Music of Time
World
Passion
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A new work for singers & instrumental ensemble
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A modern baroque oratorio, inspired by the drama of Bach's settings of the Passion story
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The Passion seen metaphorically in a suffering World, from Creation to Apocalypse
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A literary libretto, compiled from ancient texts as an allegory of Humanity & Climate Change
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New baroque world-music for instruments & voices: Italian, Hispanic, French, African, German
Word Passion
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Libretto compiled from sacred & poetical texts, dramatised by Andrew Lawrence-King
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Mythological & sacred images of Creation, Temptation, Judgement & Apocalypse
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The Garden of Eden, Temptation in the Desert, post-nuclear/climate-change Winter
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Dramatic texts from the Bible, 17th-century Science, ancient Philosophy & Baltic folk-traditions
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World Music
New music composed by Andrew Lawrence-King, inspired by contrasting Baroque world-music styles:
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The first Spanish Oratorio & Passion
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African & Latin American Baroque dances
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Henry Purcell's baroque mix of Italian, French & Celtic styles
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The first Operas in Italy, Spain, France, South America & England
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Polyphony & dance-metres, high art & popular rhythms
