The Annunciation c.1340 (some sections have been replaced)
Angel Musicians designed by Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898), one of the most celebrated designers of the 19th century. His designs were still being made into stained glass windows long after his death. The museum had a lovely book of Arts & Crafts churches but it was £50 and weighed about a ton so, sadly, I had to resist the temptation to purchase it.
The Finding of the Saviour (1910) designed by Mary Lowndes (1857-1929). This is a copy of a well-known painting by the Pre-Raphaelite artist William Holman Hunt who is famous for his painting of "The Light of the World". Lowndes was a significant figure in the Arts & Crafts movement and in the struggle for women's suffrage.
Kneeling Angel (1893) designed by Harrington Mann (1864-1937). This kneeling angel, and the inscription, reveal the influence of Art Nouveau on his designs.
Angel with Spear (c.1860) designed by either Nathaniel Hubert John Westlake (1833-1921) or John Milner Allen (c. 828-1902)
Moses Returns from Mount Sinai (1863) designed by John Milner Allen (c.1828-1902)
This colourful Gothic Revival panel was designed by John Milner Allen. Allen designed windows for a number of stained glass firms as a freelance artist. This panel demonstrates well the colouring, design and ornament of mid-Victorian stained glass.
The Dance of Salome (1856) by Antoine Lusson (1840-76)
In the New Testament, Salome, the daughter of King Herod's mistress, persuaded Herod to have John the Baptist killed and his head brought to her on a dish. This panel, which was installed in the north choir of Ely Cathedral, is one of many from a window showing the life of John the Baptist.
'Noli me tangere' (Do Not Touch Me) (1852) designed by John Hardman Powell (1832-95).
This scene shows Mary Magdalene recognising Jesus after his resurrection.
Detail of above (she certainly looks surprised!)
Angel Musician (c.1440-80), unknown English artist
St. Catherine (c1310-30), unknown English artist. In this panel St. Catherine of Alexandria, a popular saint in medieval Europe, is seen with the wheel and sword used in her martyrdom. The pose of St. Catherine, and the use of the architectural canopy (or arch) to frame her figure is typical of English stained glass in this period. Here St. Lawrence the martyr is seen holding the gridiron, an iron frame which was held over a fire and used as a torture device.
We decided that we would stay in Ely for
Evensong. As Satoshi had missed out on afternoon tea, we made
our way towards Caffé Nero, his favourite café chain.
Unfortunately, I managed to trip over a slighlty raised drain
cover on the footpath and tumbled over, grazing my left cheek
and right elbow. Luckily, it wasn't serious apart from a bit of
loss of face (figuratively and literally!) all was good. The
pair of pants I was wearing did not do as well and now has a
couple of holes. Bother!
We continued to Caffé Nero then returned to the cathedral for Evensong at 5:30pm. The choir sang the responses by Clucas, the canticles by Bullock in D and the anthem "My Beloved Spake" by Patrick Hadley. The music was of a very high standard. There was only a small congregation present, about 20 people.
We drove back to Cambridge to attend a concert by the Cambridge University Wind Orchestra. We thought we were running a bit late to get a parking spot but there were plenty. As we walked towards the West Road Concert Hall, there were hardly any people at all. We began to wonder if we had the right night so checked the tickets... all correct. When we entered the Concert Hall, there was hardly anyone around. We now knew why our tickets were "unreserved". The orchestra was made up of students from various colleges and was conducted by Tammas Slater who we recognised as the Organ Scholar at Gonville and Caius College. The program was:
Edward Gregson: Festivo
J.S. Bach: Fantasia and Fugue in C minor BWV 537 arr. Donald Hunsberger
David Bedford: Sun Paints Rainbows on the Vast Waves
John Williams: Star Wars Trilogy arr. Hunsberger
The musicians played at a high standard and deserved a larger audience than was present on this occasion. The concert only lasted an hour. We returned to our accommodation (via McDonald's).
We continued to Caffé Nero then returned to the cathedral for Evensong at 5:30pm. The choir sang the responses by Clucas, the canticles by Bullock in D and the anthem "My Beloved Spake" by Patrick Hadley. The music was of a very high standard. There was only a small congregation present, about 20 people.
We drove back to Cambridge to attend a concert by the Cambridge University Wind Orchestra. We thought we were running a bit late to get a parking spot but there were plenty. As we walked towards the West Road Concert Hall, there were hardly any people at all. We began to wonder if we had the right night so checked the tickets... all correct. When we entered the Concert Hall, there was hardly anyone around. We now knew why our tickets were "unreserved". The orchestra was made up of students from various colleges and was conducted by Tammas Slater who we recognised as the Organ Scholar at Gonville and Caius College. The program was:
Edward Gregson: Festivo
J.S. Bach: Fantasia and Fugue in C minor BWV 537 arr. Donald Hunsberger
David Bedford: Sun Paints Rainbows on the Vast Waves
John Williams: Star Wars Trilogy arr. Hunsberger
The musicians played at a high standard and deserved a larger audience than was present on this occasion. The concert only lasted an hour. We returned to our accommodation (via McDonald's).