Event Details
A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry’s CourtChristmas 1400 in London
Hosting Ensemble: Cappella Romana
Event Type: Concert
Event Website: https://cappellaromana.org/concert/byzantineemperor/
Ticket Prices: $33 and up
Event Dates:
Friday, January 20, 2023Jan 20, 2023, 7:30pm at St. James Cathedral, Seattle, WA
Description
At Christmastide 1400, King Henry IV of England received at his court Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Emperor Manuel II, who was on a quest through Europe seeking aid against the Ottomans.
Manuel enjoyed lavish entertainment from his English hosts, who were in awe at his devotion to daily services chanted in Greek during his visit.
We celebrate this historic East-West encounter at London’s Eltham Palace—between the singers of the two royal chapels—with a newly researched program in Greek and Latin for Christmas and Epiphany.
A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry’s Court. A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry's Court, Christmastide 1400
Ensemble Photos
Cappella Romana