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SUMMARY:Westminster Abbey Historical/Musical Tour
DESCRIPTION:By kind permission of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster\, the Purcell Club will take us on a tour of the Abbey.  The Purcell Club is named after Henry Purcell\, who was organist of the Abbey from 1679-1695.  It is a male voice choir formed predominantly from members of the Westminster Abbey Old Choristers’ Association.  The singers give their services in order to put on these tours and all the profits go to support the Abbey and a range of small charities. \nWe will assemble at 6.45 pm in the Cloisters for a welcome by a member of the Purcell Club or Abbey clergy before moving into the Abbey to take our seats in the Nave.  The tour starts at 7 pm when the first piece of sacred music is sung.  The speaker will describe the history and architecture of the Abbey in some detail\, moving from one location of interest to the next\, including the Quire\, Sacrarium\, High Altar\, the Cosmati Pavement (unique in this country)\, St Edward the Confessor’s Shrine\, Henry VII Chapel and Poets’ Corner.  At various points there will be a pause for members of the Purcell Club to sing suitable musical items ranging from the 16th to 21st centuries. \nOn returning to the Nave for the final part of the tour\, a short piece will played by one of the Abbey’s organists to demonstrate the magnificent organ.  The tour ends with the choir singing a suitable solemnity\, such as the Kontakion for the Departed\, around the Unknown Warrior’s Grave as the lights dim.  The evening will conclude around 9.15 pm. \nThe Abbey advises that sensible shoes are worn.  Although we may be able to sit at various points on \nApplying online:  Tickets may be purchased online; if you have any difficulty\, please contact the organiser (details below). \nRefunds:  the cost (minus an administration fee) of booking an event will normally be refunded on cancellation of up to one month before the event or up to the moment where we incur expenditure for reservations\, whichever is the earlier. \nClosing date:   10 April 2019 \n 
URL:https://fcdoa.org.uk/event/westminster-abbey-historical-musical-tour/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Butterworth":MAILTO:cynthia.butterworth@fco.gov.uk
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