The Orlando Consort - The Passion of Joan of Arc (film event)

Tickets available on the door this evening.
Do join us at St Mary's, Petworth at about 7.30pm to purchase yours!

Matthew Venner - Countertenor
Mark Dobell - Tenor
Angus Smith - Tenor
Donald Greig - Baritone
Robert Macdonald - Bass

Soundtrack devised and developed by Donald Greig

A stunning audio and visual experience. One of the UK’s leading vocal ensembles, the Orlando Consort, performs a live sound track to a lm which was condemned (unseen) in France on its release, vilified by the Catholic authorities and even banned outright in England - Carl Theodor Dreyer’s La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc. The 1928 film is now widely recognised as a silent masterpiece, regularly appearing in lists of the top ten greatest films ever made.

Inspired by Dreyer’s vision, the award winning Orlando Consort presents an entirely new, carefully crafted soundtrack of music from the era in which the film is set. The intricate beauty of 15th century works by Binchois and Dufay, together with animated motets and haunting plainsong amplify the poignant depiction of medieval France and provide a highly evocative accompaniment to a landmark film.

Generously supported by the Franks Family

Limited seats available so don't delay to book yours

Click the link below to read the scene breakdown and production notes.

The Orlando Consort scene breakdown.pdf