Saturday 10 January 2026, 7.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
The Sixteen
The SixteenPresented by Saffron Hall
Harry Christophers’ superb choral forces turn their attention to opera, and music from Gluck’s version of the Orpheus myth.
The story of the hero’s descent into the underworld to rescue his wife Euridice has inspired countless retellings, but few can contain music as starkly beautiful and intensely dramatic as Gluck’s masterpiece, with the chorus to the fore as an integral part of the action. It also contains perhaps his most famous music, the dances of the blessed spirits and of the furies, presented here. It is framed by sacred music that is no less dramatic; Bach’s choral and orchestral tableau obsesses over mankind’s fight with the devil, with tempestuous military-style choruses and a whiplash ferocity in its arias. His mass setting borrows from this, and other sacred cantatas.
Supporters
This concert is made possible by two anonymous donors and David & Jane Richardson
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Bach Cantata BWV40 ('Dazu ist ershienen der Sohn Gottes') 15 mins
- Gluck Act 2, 'Orfeo ed Euridice' 19 mins
- Gluck Ballo ultimo from Act 3, 'Orfeo ed Euridice' 8 mins
- Bach Lutheran Mass BWV233 in F major 25 mins
Performers
- The Sixteen Choir & Orchestra
- Harry Christophers conductor
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Information for your visit
Saturday 10 January 2026, 7.30pm
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
Show ends
To be confirmed
Post-show shuttle bus
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Transport
Shuttle bus
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