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John Donne Celebration
John Donne Celebration, St Paul's Cathedral
Thursday 9th June, 7.30pm,
St Paul's Cathedral, London, EC4
A performance of hitherto unseen songs and poems by the greatest English poet, John Donne, performed for the first time in four hundred years by the most celebrated early music performers in Europe.
These recitals will be set amongst performances of Donne's sermons, letters and poetry, read by some of the most distinguished classical actors of their generation:
Emma Kirkby
Carolyn Sampson
The Sixteen with Harry Christophers
Harriet Walter
Juliet Stephenson
Imogen Stubbs
Mark Rylance
Proceeds to Peace Direct to aid redevelopment, reconstruction and peace building in areas affected by the Asian tsunami.
Tickets available from ticketmaster
£35, £25, £15
0870 534 4444 (groups 0870 594 9494)
www.ticketmaster.co.uk