In Guilty Night, or Saul and the Witch of Endor

Musica Antica present a programme for Halloween, of music by Henry Purcell centred on the eeriest of his works: Saul and the Witch of Endor. Feeling as though God has deserted him, the Israelite king Saul seeks help from a witch - one of the last of her kind following his persecution of sorcerers - in order to raise the dead prophet Samuel for advice. She raises Samuel only for him to tell Saul that he will be dead within a day. This is one of Purcell's most spectacular works, utilising all his musical powers to create a short drama which is simultaneously intense, intimate and haunting. It will be performed alongside Purcell's lesser-known and equally haunting anthems for three voices, and some of his best-loved and most moving airs for solo voice. ​ As ever, a bar selling wine, soft drinks and Holy Trinity's famous home-infused gins will be open from 7pm.

Featuring - Musica Antica Rotherhithe