Choral Pilgrimage
Spain’s Siglo de Oro, the Age of Gold, gave rise to some of the greatest sacred choral music of the Renaissance. The Sixteen and Harry Christophers devote their latest Choral Pilgrimage to pieces by two outstanding Spanish composers. They explore majestic works by Cristóbal de Morales, famed throughout Europe and in the New World, and the exquisite polyphony of Sebastián de Vivánco, whose intricately crafted counterpoint adorned services at the cathedrals of Ávila and Salamanca during the late 1500s.
Their programme also features spellbinding settings of words by Saint John Henry Newman: Sir James MacMillan’s Nothing in Vain for soloists and double choir and the world premiere of Kerensa Briggs’ Lead, Kindly Light, specially commissioned for the Choral Pilgrimage.
Performers
Harry Christophers conductor
Programme to include:
Music by Cristóbal de Morales and Sebastián de Vivánco
Sir James MacMillan Nothing in Vain
Kerensa Briggs Lead, Kindly Light (World Premiere Tour)
PLEASE NOTE this concert should be booked via the Festival website or by telephoning the Festival office on 01635 32421