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Reformation & Revolution
A new programme of sacred choral music - from 2 great singing revolutions
Add to my Calendar 21-03-2019 19:30 21-03-2019 21:30 36 Reformation & Revolution A programme drawing from the deep wells of English and Baltic choral tradition, at pivotal moments in history: the Tudor Reformation and the tide of ‘singing revolutions’ in the late 20 century. Where Ugis Praulinš’ boisterous ‘Riga Mass’ electrifies, William Byrd’s ‘Ave Verum’ will soothe. Thomas Tallis, Vytautas Miškinis, Pawel Łukaszewski and Eriks Ešenvalds complete the picture – composers living centuries apart but connected by their ability to elevate our souls, even in turbulent times. St Peter's Church, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Peter's Church
119 Eaton Square
Eaton Square, Belgravia
London
SW1W 9AL
England
Programme
Ugis Praulinš – Missa Rigensis
Pawel Lukaszewski – Nunc Dimittis
Thomas Tallis – If ye love me
William Byrd – O Lord, make thy servant Elizabeth, our Queen
Eriks Esenvalds – Magnificat
Vytautas Miškinis – Angelis suis Deus
Thomas Tallis – Salvator Mundi (I)
William Byrd – Ave verum corpus
Performers
Stephen Layton – Conductor
Holst Singers
Programme Note
A programme drawing from the deep wells of English and Baltic choral tradition, at pivotal moments in history: the Tudor Reformation and the tide of ‘singing revolutions’ in the late 20 century.
Where Ugis Praulinš’ boisterous ‘Riga Mass’ electrifies, William Byrd’s ‘Ave Verum’ will soothe. Thomas Tallis, Vytautas Miškinis, Pawel Łukaszewski and Eriks Ešenvalds complete the picture – composers living centuries apart but connected by their ability to elevate our souls, even in turbulent times.
