Our Musical Director, Benjamin Kirk, and our programming group have produced a mesmerising programme of a cappella music, telling the complex story of powerful human emotions. We will perform several works by William Byrd, as we continue to mark the 400th anniversary of his death with some of his most sublime music. By popular demand, we include pieces by female composers Clara Schumann and Mélanie Bonis. And we’ll introduce you to some rarely-sung works by Thomas Tomkins and Pavel Chesnokov. There’s a lot to look forward to!
William BYRD — Tristitia et Anxietas (parts i and ii)
Pavel CHESNOKOV — Cherubic Hymn
Mélanie BONIS — Adoro te devoto
William BYRD — Tristitia et Anxietas (part iii)
Thomas TOMKINS — Dear Lord of Life
Short interval
William BYRD — Sing Joyfully
Clara SCHUMANN — Drei gemischte Chöre
William BYRD — Haec Dies
Benjamin BRITTEN — 6 Choral Dances from Gloriana
Tõnu KÕRVITS — The Night is darkening round me
