Big band Gabrieli in Cambridge

Lovers of Venetian poly-choral music have a treat in store next week. Cambridge Music Society Chamber Choir is celebrating Venice at two concerts in Cambridge on 15 and 16 February at which they will be performing music by Gabrieli, Monteverdi and their contemporaries, including Gabrieli's 33-part Magnificat and his 22-part Sonata. Performers include CUMS Chamber Choir, members of the chapel Choirs of St John's and Girton Colleges, Cambridge University Collegium Musicum and members of His Majesties Sagbutts and Cornets directed by Martin Ennis. 15 February at St John's College Chapel, 16 February at Girton College Great Hall, further information from the CUMS website.