Music for the Georgian University

Description

William Hayes was Professor of Music at the University of Oxford from 1741 to 1777. A keen admirer of Handel, he composed celebratory music for many Oxford occasions. On this release, The Choir of Keble College and Instruments of Time & Truth revive music written for the chapels of Oxford, University ceremonies at the Sheldonian Theatre, and for grand concerts given in the Holywell Music Room, the earliest purpose-built public concert room in Europe. Instruments of Time and Truth was founded in 2014 to provide a platform for international performers resident in and around Oxford, many of whom hold Principal positions with groups such as the Academy of Ancient Music, the English Baroque Soloists and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Since its inception, IT&T has assumed a significant role in underpinning the tradition of choral excellence in Oxford in collaborations with the choirs of New, Keble, Magdalen, The Queens, St. Peters and Merton Colleges, as well as with choirs from within the community. Keble College Choir is one of Oxfords leading mixed-voice ensembles. Since 2015, the group has performed around the world, and regularly broadcasts on BBC Radio. Much of the choirs repertoire is based around music of the 16th to 18th centuries.