Tenebrae Consort have received a wonderful Guardian review for their Chant by Candlelight and Tallis Lamentations concert from Guy Dammann: “Performed with one voice per part, the sense of earnestness was heightened by the contrasting individual qualities of each voice, the thick, rich countertenor David Allsopp soaring above the two tenors Guy Cutting and Nicholas… continued

We are pleased to announce that Tenebrae Consort’s latest album, Medieval Chant and Tallis Lamentations is out today on Bene Arte Records.  It is available through all good music retailers, including Signum Records, Amazon and iTunes. The timeless beauty of the simple, melodic and rhythmic inflections of chant has captivated listeners for around a thousand years…. continued

Tenebrae Consort will appear on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune on Tuesday 11 March 2014 to speak with host Sean Rafferty and perform a selection of tracks from their forthcoming album Medieval Chant and Tallis Lamentations on Bene Arte records.  Tune in at 4.30pm to hear some beautiful, meditative chant, as well as some some stunning polyphony.

Russian Treasures will feature as ‘Disc of the Week’ on BBC Radio 3’s CD Review on Saturday 15 February 2014 at 11.40am.  Describing it as “an inventive selection from the Orthodox Church tradition, showcasing the richness, breadth and depth of Tenebrae’s ensemble”, this review will follow on from the glowing endorsement given by host Andrew… continued

Thank you to all who attended our Russian Treasures launch concert on Thursday 30 January.  We were overwhelmed by the audience reception and are grateful for all the feedback we received.  St James’s Church, Spanish Place was a truly remarkable building to sing in and we are grateful to the staff and clergy for allowing… continued

Tenebrae’s latest album, Russian Treasures is currently riding high in both the mainstream Classical Artist Albums Chart (5) and Specialist Classical Albums Chart (1).  We are delighted with the album’s success thus far and the messages of appreciation from our fans have been overwhelming.  If you haven’t had a chance to sample the album yet, please… continued

Tenebrae’s Artistic Director, Nigel Short, will be interviewed by host Sean Rafferty, live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune on Wednesday 22n January 2014.  They will be talking about the challenges that face British choirs in approaching Russian Orthodox music and will also be playing some tracks from our new album, Russian Treasures. The show starts at… continued

Tenebrae’s latest recording, Russian Treasures, featured on BBC Radio 3’s CD Review on Sunday 19th January.  The disc received a glowing review from presenter Andrew McGregor, who labeled it “seriously impressive”. He went on to say: “Tenebrae boasts basses that can descend to subterranean bottom Bs and a quality of timbre and ensemble that is… continued

After much anticipation, we’re delighted to let you know that our brand-new album Russian Treasures on Bene Arte Records is now available for digital download from all major stockists, including Amazon, iTunes and Signum Records. Russian Treasures is the twentieth album from Tenebrae, and the first release on new label Bene Arte, established exclusively to… continued

Tenebrae Choir have received two five star reviews in the January/February edition of Choir and Organ Magazine for their most recent releases. Returning to the sublime music of Tomás Luis de Victoria on Signum with their recording of his timeless Tenebrae Responsories, Tenebrae were described by Choir and Organ as “bridging the spiritual gulf between… continued

“Nigel Short and Tenebrae produced a recording that strips all excess musical flesh aside, exposing the chilly bones of these penitential masterpieces.” Our Victoria Tenebrae Responsories disc on Signum Records has been named as a Gramophone Choice recording in their December issue.  You can read the full review here.

We’re delighted to announce that our recordings of Fauré Requiem and Bach Partita No.2 in d with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO Live) and Gesualdo Tenebrae Responsories for Holy Saturday (Deutsche Grammophon)  have both been nominated for the International Classical Music Awards in the Choral and Early music categories respectively.  The results, chosen by a jury of… continued