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Couperin’s Leçons de Ténèbres
(Lessons of Darkness)
Part of the St Marylebone Festival - 2026
Add to my Calendar 21-02-2026 18:00 21-02-2026 20:00 36 Couperin’s Leçons de Ténèbres French Baroque master Francois Couperin’s Trois Leçons de Ténèbres are not only among the finest setting of the texts for the office of Tenebrae, but some of the most refined, intimate, and powerful vocal music ever written. Scored for sopranos and organ, they offer a focal point for an evening of reflection amidst organ improvisation, plainchant, and candlelight, reflecting on the destruction of Jerusalem and pleading for salvation. St Marylebone Parish Church, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Marylebone Parish Church
17 Marylebone Rd
Marylebone
London
NW1 5LT
England
Tickets
Prices: £15
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Programme
Francois Couperin – Leçons de ténèbres
Performers
Luke Mitchell – Director / organ
Programme Note
French Baroque master Francois Couperin’s Trois Leçons de Ténèbres are not only among the finest setting of the texts for the office of Tenebrae, but some of the most refined, intimate, and powerful vocal music ever written. Scored for sopranos and organ, they offer a focal point for an evening of reflection amidst organ improvisation, plainchant, and candlelight, reflecting on the destruction of Jerusalem and pleading for salvation.
