Tenebrae Consort is delighted to announce its participation in the 29th Annual Christmas Festival at St John’s Smith Square on Thursday 18th December, 2014. Tenebrae will perform a programme entitled ‘What Sweeter Music’, with Christmas repertoire ranging from plainchant, to Rutter, after whose iconic piece the concert is named, to contemporary arrangements of old favourites… continued
This Christmas, award-winning professional choir Tenebrae, conducted by Nigel Short, will perform the quintessential Messiah of the season in the wonderful surrounds of Cadogan Hall. On Wednesday 10th December 2014 at 7pm, Tenebrae will be joined at Cadogan Hall by the English Chamber Orchestra, one of the world’s leading chamber orchestras, for a must-hear performance… continued
Did you know that the word ‘tenebrae’ comes from the Latin meaning ‘shadows’? To celebrate the sunny summer weather, perfect for shadow-casting, Tenebrae are running an online competition to find the most creative shadow themed photograph! Whether it’s a snapped silhouette or a posed projection, you can be as obscure as you like (no prizes… continued
Tenebrae Consort is delighted to announce its participation in the 29th Annual Christmas Festival at St John’s Smith Square on Thursday 18th December, 2014. Tenebrae will perform a programme entitled ‘What Sweeter Music’, with Christmas repertoire ranging from plainchant, to Rutter, after whose iconic piece the concert is named, to contemporary arrangements of old favourites… continued
This autumn, for the first time, Tenebrae will be heading to Scotland to take part in the Lammermuir Festival from September 16th-18th 2014. With a festival programme ranging from a symphony orchestra to a solo violin, Lammermuir invites visitors to discover and share beautiful music set amidst the bewitching landscape of East Lothian. To celebrate their first… continued
Tenebrae are delighted to announce the upcoming release of their new recording ‘Lux et Veritas’, which features choral music ‘for peace and reflection’ by the acclaimed British composer Will Todd. This new release builds on the success of Tenebrae’s previous partnerships with the composer, including the 2012 recording of Todd’s ‘The Call of Wisdom’ alongside… continued
On Tuesday July 29th, Tenebrae will return to the Three Choirs Festival to perform their celebrated programme of ‘Russian Treasures’ at Worcester Cathedral. Established in 1715 and nearly in its 300th year, Three Choirs is one of the world’s oldest classical music festivals. It is fitting then that Tenebrae’s performance, sung by candlelight, will span… continued
Tenebrae are performing at some spectacular venues during Spring/Summer 2014. We hope to see you at one of the following concerts: 23 May 2014, 19:30 Shropshire Music Festival Venue: St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury Programme: Medieval Chant/Tallis Lamentations Click here for ticket information 25 May 2014, 21:00 Alderney Festival Venue: St Anne’s Church, Alderney Programme: Medieval Chant/Tallis Lamentations Click here for ticket… continued
Nigel Short will be visiting the Eton Choral Courses in August 2014 to work with aspiring young singers. Speaking about the course, Nigel says: I’m very much looking forward to meeting and working with the youngsters on the ECC having heard so many great things from other conductors who have worked on the course before…. continued
Tenebrae Consort’s latest album on the Bene Arte label, Medieval Chant and Tallis Lamentations, has received a glowing review from Alexandra Coghlan in the May edition of Gramophone Magazine. Speaking of the disc, Alexandra says: ” “The fragility of the single voices (and the darker shades generated by these lower male-voice keys) summons a world… continued
We are delighted to inform you that a Welsh language version of John Bridcut’s wonderful Requiem documentary (first shown on BBC 3 in November) will be shown on S4C, next Sunday, 4th May, at 8.30pm. It will be shown in three 30 minute parts over the course of three weeks. S4C is available on Freeview and… continued
“Medieval Chant and Tallis Lamentations“, the most recent release on record label Bene Arte, was reviewed by Andrew McGregor on BBC Radio 3 as part of the CD Review programme on Saturday 19 April. Recorded by Tenebrae Consort and released in March 2014, the recording of medieval chant is complemented by one of the most… continued