The Sixteen
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Poetry In Music
The relationship between poetry and music has long been debated. Does music add substance to words or is music inspired by them? In a journey covering six centuries of musical history, Harry Christophers and Associate Artists, The Sixteen, perform a cappella anthems with powerful texts by writers as varied as Edmund Spenser, Christopher Fry and WH Auden.
Programme:
Harris:
Faire Is The Heaven
Weelkes: When David Heard
Rubbra: There Is A Spirit
James MacMillan: The Gallant Weaver
Harris: Bring Us, O Lord God
Ramsey: When David Heard
Howells: Take Him, Earth, For Cherishing
Britten: Hymn To Saint Cecilia
Tomkins: When David Heard
Rubbra: Eternitie
Pearsall: Lay A Garland
Tippett Dance, Clarion Air | East When David Heard
Gurney: Since I Believe In God The Father Almighty
The Sixteen
After 40 years of worldwide performance and recording, The Sixteen is recognised as one of the world's greatest ensembles. Comprising both choir and…
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Bridgewater Hall
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- 0161 907 9000
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Bridgewater Hall
- Disabled Booking:
- 0161 907 9000
See all events at Bridgewater Hall