Tenebrae Choir
The Singing Byrd 4: Mass for Five Voices
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Livestream from Utrecht, Domkerk on 3 September 2026 at 17:00
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About this concert
Forget the keys. William Byrd also wrote for the voice – and how! In an England where Catholic masses were forbidden, the Mass for Five Voices and the motet Infelix ego were allowed to be heard only in closed settings. The music speaks volumes: Byrd’s polyphony is always restrained but never neutral. Voices seek each other out, hold back, build tension without exploding. Tenebrae exposes that tension with almost clinical precision: every line counts, every breath carries weight.
Also live on www.emtv.online.
Programme
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William Byrd
Infelix ego
Mass for Five Voices
Kyrie
Gloria
Credo
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
Ne irascaris Domine
Resurrection
Programme subject to changec1540-1623
Musicians
- Rachel Haworth, Victoria Meteyard, Laura Newey, Rosanna Wicks soprano
- Hannah Cooke, Martha McLorinan alto
- Tom Castle, Nick Todd tenor
- Jimmy Holliday, Johnny Howard, Angus McPhee bass
- Nigel Short musical direction
About the performers
Award-winning Tenebrae Choir is celebrated as ‘phenomenal’ (The Times) and ‘devastatingly beautiful’ (Gramophone Magazine). Under Nigel Short, the ensemble performs worldwide at venues such as the BBC Proms, Wigmore Hall, and Sydney Festival, excelling in music from the Renaissance to contemporary works. Tenebrae collaborates with leading orchestras, contributes to film scores including Avatar: The Way of Water and Hamnet, and boasts numerous recordings. Its Learning & Connection and Schools programmes nurture young singers, fostering a vibrant choral culture and supporting emerging professional artists.