World-leading choir Tenebrae and the pioneering Third Culture Collective launch their exciting new collaboration at Manchester’s iconic Bridgewater Hall. 

Tenebrae and Third Culture Collective come from very different traditions: one rooted in complex harmony and notation, the other in raga-based intricacy and improvisation. The two groups have come together to forge One Voice: a seamless sound world of western choir, soaring Hindustani vocals and resonant instrumental textures. 

Following an informal sharing in London, the two ensembles have created a full programme of reimagined works and new arrangements – and you can hear it first at The Bridgewater Hall. Don’t miss it. 

Join us at 18:15 for a pre-concert talk from Artistic Directors Nigel Short and Kavi Pau.

Programme

Perotin – Viderunt omnes
Trad – Vilambit Khayal
Holst – Hymn to the dawn (Rig Veda)
Holst – Hymn of the travellers (Rig Veda)
Trad – Tabla solo
Trad – Yaman bandish / Niramala Niragunaya
Kabir – Jhini re jhini, tarana
Lassus – Musica Dei donum
Trad, – Hildegaard von Bingen Ik onkar / O vos imitatores
Kher – Heri Sakhi Mangal Gao Ri
Duruflé/Trad – Kaun gali gayo shyam, Ubi caritas
Rajasekar – Devotee
Reger – Nachtlied
Esmail – Tuttarana

Artist Information

Nigel Short – Artistic Director
Tenebrae
Kavi Pau – Artistic director
Third Culture Collective

Artist(s)

Tenebrae