O Magnum Mysterium: A stunning sequence of festive choral music at St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich on Saturday 21st December 2024

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O Magnum Mysterium

A stunning sequence of festive choral music

Add to my Calendar 21-12-2024 19:30 21-12-2024 21:30 36 O Magnum Mysterium Join The Gesualdo Six at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich and step into an enchanting sequence of festive works.For centuries Christmas and the surrounding seasons have inspired composers to new heights of invention. In this programme, The Gesualdo Six weave a tapestry of well-known seasonal carols together with Renaissance gems and highlights from the 21st century. Full of hope and joy, much of it alluding to the ‘morning star’, it offers a promise of renewal and rebirth. St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St John the Baptist Cathedral
Unthank Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 2PA
England

Saturday 21st December 2024
7:30 PM

Programme

Sally Beamish – In the stillness
Arvo Pärt – Morning Star
Michael Praetorius – Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
Owain Park – O send out thy light
Bob Chilcott – The Shepherds' Carol

Performers

The Gesualdo Six

Programme Note

Join The Gesualdo Six at the Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich and step into an enchanting sequence of festive works.

For centuries Christmas and the surrounding seasons have inspired composers to new heights of invention. In this programme, The Gesualdo Six weave a tapestry of well-known seasonal carols together with Renaissance gems and highlights from the 21st century. Full of hope and joy, much of it alluding to the ‘morning star’, it offers a promise of renewal and rebirth.

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