Stile Antico review — classics and rarities in a majestic birthday party
In fact, it's been 20 years since Stile Antico gave the first of its 600 concerts to date. This Wigmore Hall programme was an epic celebration of that anniversary. Stretched over nearly three hours, it comprised 14 substantial Renaissance pieces, two commissioned works and onstage interviews with all 12 current members by Radio 3's Hannah French. When former members joined in at the end for an exquisite singalong of The Silver Swan, it did feel rather like an episode of This Is Your Life.
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