Tenebrae
The Singing Byrd 5: Crown & Cross
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Livestream from Utrecht, Domkerk on 4 september 2026 at 17:00
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About this concert
Same composer, different space. For the court of Elizabeth I, William Byrd wrote music that didn’t need to be hidden: hymns, Easter music, and excerpts from the Divine Office that followed the rhythm of Anglican religious practice. Yet this repertoire bears the same signature of clear counterpoint and controlled intensity. Tenebrae – crystal-clear choral sound and precise phrasing: check! – demonstrates how Byrd switches between intimacy and projection without ever sacrificing sharpness.
Also live on www.emtv.online.
Programme
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William Byrd
O Lord, make Thy servant Elizabeth
Lullaby
Mass for Three Voices
Kyrie
Gloria
Credo
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
Ne irascaris Domine
Pascha nostrum
Terra tremuit
Victimae Paschali
The Great Service
Te Deum
Venite
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.