Lunchtime Concert: Orpheus Britannicus, A celebration of Henry Purcell
- Where
- St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey
- Price
- from £0
What it is
Join the St Margaret’s Consort of Westminster Abbey as they celebrate the work of Henry Purcell, organist of Westminster Abbey 1679-1695.
Lamented after his early death as the “Orpheus Britannicus”, Purcell was a composer and performer who excelled in every genre of his day, and prolific in writing for both church and stage.
Our programme presents some of his finest church music, expressive and vivid in its word painting. Purcell’s music for the stage is heard through the lens of Benjamin Britten, two weeks before the 50th anniversary of the latter’s death.
Purcell was a major influence on Britten, who took some of Purcell’s solo songs from the stage and adorned them with his own highly imaginative and characterful piano accompaniments.
Questions
When does Lunchtime Concert: Orpheus Britannicus, A celebration of Henry Purcell start and end?
Lunchtime Concert: Orpheus Britannicus, A celebration of Henry Purcell runs Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 13:00 until 13:55.
Where is Lunchtime Concert: Orpheus Britannicus, A celebration of Henry Purcell?
Lunchtime Concert: Orpheus Britannicus, A celebration of Henry Purcell takes place at St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, London, London.
How much are tickets for Lunchtime Concert: Orpheus Britannicus, A celebration of Henry Purcell?
Tickets for Lunchtime Concert: Orpheus Britannicus, A celebration of Henry Purcell cost from £0 on the official ticket shop.
Who plays at Lunchtime Concert: Orpheus Britannicus, A celebration of Henry Purcell?
The line-up of Lunchtime Concert: Orpheus Britannicus, A celebration of Henry Purcell: The St Margaret’s Consort.
