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Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae,
under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision.

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Nigel’s Blog: March 2023

23 March 2023

It’s been quite a while since I wrote a blog, but in fairness these last 8 months or so have been action-packed. Not all of it quite the kind of action I would have wished for, but life has been anything but dull.

As many of you will know, last sum... continued

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Our Next Recording Project

21 November 2022

During spring 2023 we plan to tour and record a dramatic new programme, combining three of J. S. Bach’s iconic motets with contemporary works by Sir James MacMillan. Captured live in concert at Snape Maltings, this new album will featur... continued

USA Tour 2022

US Tour Blog: Doodle in Dallas – Anna Semple

17 November 2022

Still reeling from Jenga-related highs, coaches were boarded for Dallas early on Saturday morning with the hope of arriving just in time for the consumption of an offensive amount of BBQ. Dallas did not disappoint. After what can only be described as an unholy feas... continued

USA Tour 2022

US Tour Blog: Joe Blogs – Joey Edwards

11 November 2022

A missile welded to the roof of a camper van is not a usual sight to see from the tour-bus window. We overtook it on the freeway just outside Bethlehem, PA. Today, we drove about six hours from Morristown to Harrisonburg for our next c... continued

Upcoming Events

1 April 2023, 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

I Saw Eternity

Bach and MacMillan 2023

Downlander Events

Dorchester Abbey, Dorchester, United Kingdom

2 April 2023, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Workshop: The Tenebrae Effect

Workshops

St. John's Smith Square

St. John’s Smith Square, London, United Kingdom

6 April 2023, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

I Saw Eternity

Bach and MacMillan 2023

St. John's Smith Square

St. John’s Smith Square, London, United Kingdom

15 April 2023, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

I Saw Eternity

Bach and MacMillan 2023

Howard Assembly Room

Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, United Kingdom

5 May 2023, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Start your #easterweekend on the right note with our Maundy Thursday concert @StJohnsSmithSq with heart-rending & joyful music by Bach and works of luminous beauty by @jamesmacm. Join us 6 Apr 🎟️https://t.co/XQRdGPV6IF #isaweternity #holyweek #easterconcert #bach #jamesmacmillan https://t.co/GXLI7H2asc