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Riffs, References and Re-imagings

Choral works with themes

Add to my Calendar 22-06-2019 19:30 22-06-2019 21:30 36 Riffs, References and Re-imagings As Matthew Berry takes a sabbatical in the summer term, Commotio is delighted to welcome Bob Chilcott to direct a programme that includes William Albright's seminal Chichester Mass, Jan Sandström's energising, yoik-inspired Biegga luothe alongside works by Górecki and MacMillan among others. All the works use thematic material from elsewhere, be it a plainsong, a traditional song, or a yoik!Bob has been Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Singers since 2002 and works with thousands of singers around the world every year. Commotio is delighted to have this opportunity to work with a conductor and singer of such vast experience and enterprise. SJE Arts - St John the Evangelist Church, Oxford DD/MM/YYYY

Details

SJE Arts - St John the Evangelist Church
109A Iffley Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 1EH
England

Programme

Ysaye Barnwell – Wanting Memories
Jenny McLeod – Songs of Childhood
Bob Chilcott – When spring comes walking
Bob Chilcott – We are
Michael Tippett – A Child of our Time: Five Spirituals
James MacMillan – The Gallant Weaver
Jan Sandström – Biegga luohte (Yoik to the Mountain Wind)
William Albright – Chichester Mass
Henryk Gorecki – Totus Tuus, Op.60

Performers

Bob Chilcott – Conductor

Commotio

Programme Note

As Matthew Berry takes a sabbatical in the summer term, Commotio is delighted to welcome Bob Chilcott to direct a programme that includes William Albright's seminal Chichester Mass, Jan Sandström's energising, yoik-inspired Biegga luothe alongside works by Górecki and MacMillan among others. All the works use thematic material from elsewhere, be it a plainsong, a traditional song, or a yoik!

Bob has been Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC Singers since 2002 and works with thousands of singers around the world every year. Commotio is delighted to have this opportunity to work with a conductor and singer of such vast experience and enterprise.

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