About the ensemble
Dei Gratia is a collective of professional musicians who specialise in Baroque (17th- and 18th-century) music on period instruments. Much well-known Baroque music, (e.g Handel's Messiah or Bach's John passion) was originally composed for performance in a Christian context and Dei Gratia seeks to return to this spirit of worship, breathing life into their performance of these works as an act of praise. The members of Dei Gratia are all active Christians with a heart for using their musical gifts to serve churches and communities, and to encourage performers and audiences alike to think again about the glorious inspiration of these masterpieces.
Dei Gratia is a collective of professional musicians who specialise in Baroque (17th- and 18th-century) music on period instruments. Much well-known Baroque music, (e.g Handel's Messiah or Bach's John passion) was originally composed for performance in a Christian context and Dei Gratia seeks to return to this spirit of worship, breathing life into their performance of these works as an act of praise. The members of Dei Gratia are all active Christians with a heart for using their musical gifts to serve churches and communities, and to encourage performers and audiences alike to think again about the glorious inspiration of these masterpieces.
Dei Gratia have collaborated with churches across the UK and performed at festivals such as at the Greenbelt Festival and Soul in the City. We recently visited Denmark for a performance of the St John Passion and continue to collaborate with choral societies across London and the rest of the UK. Our performances range from full-scale concerts, to participation in church services, and much more.
Dei Gratia means = by the grace of God.
Dei Gratia means = by the grace of God.
Dei Gratia means = By the grace of God
'But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’
Ephesians 2: 4-5, 8-10
Ephesians 2: 4-5, 8-10
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Through no work of our own, God has forgiven our sins and given us new life and purpose. Our ability to play and sing comes from Him, our performances are an expression of our praise and gratitude for these undeserved blessings, and they are part of the work God has saved us to do.
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Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth
Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day - Psalm 96
Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day - Psalm 96
