Agnes (a pocket oratorio)
Sunday 1 July 2018, at 7.00pm, St Nicholas, North Walsham, Norfolk
Agnes (a pocket oratorio) by Sarah Rodgers receives its world premiere at St Nicholas, North Walsham, performed by Julia Doyle, the choirs of St Nicholas and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Commissioned by the Orchestra in partnership with Orchestras Live, Agnes uses the letters of Agnes Paston in helping to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the Paston family correspondence.
The concert, titled Reliving History, includes music by Purcell, Handel, Holborne, Warlock and Mozart.