Stile Antico

St Mary's Parish Church, Haddington

Sun 23 Sept 7.45pm

Stile Antico

Duration approx. 2 hours

Justorum Animae
Musikalische Exequien
Ecce quomodo moritur justus
Ego sum resurrectio
Media Vita
In te Domine speravi
Jesu, meine Freude

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Acknowledged as one of the world’s finest choral ensembles, Stile Antico return to Lammermuir with the added richness of chamber organ and continuo.

In this alluring programme they delve into the rich tradition of Lutheran funeral music written to console and uplift the living, and trace a journey from the polyphonic works of the late Renaissance (often performed in Bach’s Leipzig), by way of Schütz’s masterpiece, the Musikalische Exequien, to Bach’s grandest, almost operatic motet Jesu meine Freude, bringing the festival to a satisfying close.

'This concert achieved an exalted level of communication, and I doubt there was anyone in the audience that wasn't spellbound by the end.'

Seen and Heard International

'Our spirits soared; they always do when Stile Antico break forth with European liturgical choral music.'

The Times

Seating Plan

See ticket prices for St. Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington below.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington

The Collegiate Church of St Mary the Virgin is one of the great ecclesiastical buildings of mediaeval Scotland, founded in 1380 and known for centuries as "The Lamp of Lothian".

It was severely damaged in the 16th Century during Henry VIII's 'Rough Wooing' of Scotland, and after the Reformation only the nave was used as a parish church, with the choir and tower remaining roofless.

It was finally restored to its former glory in the 1970s, and is Scotland's longest church as well as one of its most beautiful, with a wonderfully warm, resonant acoustic.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington

Address

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington
EH41 4BZ

Getting there by bus

Several Edinburgh to Haddington routes to the Market Street bus stop. All drop off in the High St, approx. 5-8 mins walk from the church.

Getting there by train

Edinburgh to North Berwick service every hour. Nearest station is Drem. Taxi info on station notice board.

Getting there by car

Haddington is 20 miles East of Edinburgh along the A1 dual carriageway. Travelling East take the second exit to Haddington – St Mary’s is signposted from the main road. Look to the South, and you will see the old church tower in the distance.

Accessibility

Parking:

There is free on-street parking 100m from the church, on the road, and throughout the town.

Only disabled parking is allowed in the church grounds. There are 3 disabled spaces for blue badge holders. Please email [email protected] if you require one of these spaces. First come, first served.

UPDATE: There are no blue badge spaces left for 14/09 Royal Northern Sinfonia or 18/09 BBC SSO concerts.

Terrain:

Tarmac and gravel

Induction Loop:
Yes

Toilets:
Good male/female provision plus adapted toilet for disabled.

Wheelchair Access:

Access is via the North Side (side) door, available 30 minutes before concert. Press bell for assistance. Level access into venue.

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