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Divine and earthly delights

a concert of great vocal music

Add to my Calendar 06-06-2026 19:30 06-06-2026 21:30 36 Divine and earthly delights This concert reflects pieces written for different types of performance traditions. It includes music composed for use within Christian worship,  focused on great European cathedrals. Other pieces draw on more general spiritual texts, or forms of courtly love. There are some rare gems here and, collectively, they provide an opportunity to get to know musical styles drawn from the Renaissance to the present day. We are also pleased to include a premiere performance. luminatus vocal ensemble is a highly acclaimed group of professional singers. Recent reviews have described us as ‘spellbinding’ and a ‘choir of exceptional ability’. The ‘rich and full’ sound of the ensemble is derived from the quality of the singers, who are all established soloists, and work as ‘first amongst equals’, singing within the ensemble, or taking more extended solos as required. ‘Nothing less than a triumph’ Choir and Organ. The group perform an eclectic range of repertoire, using a period instrument orchestra where required. The focus in recent recordings has been newly discovered, or edited, Renaissance pieces, which are set alongside contemporary compositions, especially by female composers. The juxtaposition highlights links and differences between these musical genres. Be prepared to be amazed! Listen here St Mary's and All Saints, Fotheringhay DD/MM/YYYY

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Fotheringhay Road
Fotheringhay
Peterborough
PE8 5HZ
England

Tickets

Prices: £20 £17 concessions (over 65 or in receipt of means tested benefits) Under 18 free Carer free

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Performers

– Conductor


Programme Note

This concert reflects pieces written for different types of performance traditions. It includes music composed for use within Christian worship,  focused on great European cathedrals. Other pieces draw on more general spiritual texts, or forms of courtly love. There are some rare gems here and, collectively, they provide an opportunity to get to know musical styles drawn from the Renaissance to the present day. We are also pleased to include a premiere performance.

luminatus vocal ensemble is a highly acclaimed group of professional singers. Recent reviews have described us as ‘spellbinding’ and a ‘choir of exceptional ability’. The ‘rich and full’ sound of the ensemble is derived from the quality of the singers, who are all established soloists, and work as ‘first amongst equals’, singing within the ensemble, or taking more extended solos as required. ‘Nothing less than a triumph’ Choir and Organ.

The group perform an eclectic range of repertoire, using a period instrument orchestra where required. The focus in recent recordings has been newly discovered, or edited, Renaissance pieces, which are set alongside contemporary compositions, especially by female composers. The juxtaposition highlights links and differences between these musical genres.

Be prepared to be amazed!

Listen here

Luminatus Vocal Ensemble

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