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All the world is a stage

“…and all men and women are merely players.” Inspired by William Shakespeare, "All the World Is a Stage" takes the audience on a journey to the heart of 17th-century English theatre, where music, poetry and dance become one.

Performed by a countertenor, a lutenist and a dancer, this production blends artistic forms and emotions into a vibrant, immersive experience. Between the depth of Henry Purcell’s arias, the elegance of the masks and the exuberance of John Eccles’ mad songs, it explores three contrasting worlds — devotion, decorum and delirium.

A unique moment where every emotion finds its place, in the spotlight.
Event ended

September 10, 2026

Temple de Prangins
Av. Général Guiguer 4, Prangins
Past concert
Duration
90 min
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Program

Devotion
Music for a while (Oedipus) — Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Crown the altar (Ode for Queen Mary’s Birthday)— Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Hark, how all things (The Fairy Queen) — Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Here the Deities (Ode for St Cecila’s Day) — Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Fairest Isle (King Arthur) — Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Strike the viol (Come Ye Sons of art) — Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
Decorum
Pavan — Robert Johnson (1583-1633)
While dancing rests — John Coprario (1570-1626)
Move Now with Measured Sound — Thomas Campion (1567-1620)
I was not wearierAtt. Nicholas Lanier
Fairies’ Dance — Robert Johnson (1583-1633)
Thơ' It May Seem RudeAnon 16th century
Cock Lorel Would Needs Have the Devil His GuestAnon 16th century
Devils’ dance — John Adson (1587-1640)
From the famous peak of Derby — Robert Johnson (1583-1633)
Delirium
Oh take him gently — John Eccles (1668-1735)
Strech’d in a dark and dismal grove — John Eccles (1668-1735)
Restless in thought — John Eccles (1668-1735)
I burn — John Eccles (1668-1735)
Find me a lonely cave — John Eccles (1668-1735)
Event ended

September 10, 2026

Temple de Prangins
Av. Général Guiguer 4, Prangins
Past concert
Duration
90 min