Temple Singers
Thomas Allery (conductor)
The Temple Singers return with a compelling programme reflecting sacred mysticism across centuries and Christian traditions. At its centre is Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir, a powerful and private statement of faith, heard alongside works by Hildegard von Bingen, Josquin des Prez, Stravinsky, Tavener and Messiaen. Eric Whitacre’s Sainte-Chapelle, inspired by the glowing stained glass of the Parisian chapel, imagines a young girl stepping inside and hearing the voices of angels softly singing the Sanctus, a vision that resonates with the divine encounters explored throughout the programme.
Duration: One hour (no interval)
Full programme
Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179): O Virtus Sapientiae
Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611): Alma Redemptoris Mater
John Tavener (1944-2013): Hymn to the Mother of God
Frank Martin (1890-1974): Mass for Double Choir
Josquin des Prez (c.1450-1521): Ave Maria
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971): Ave Maria
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992): O Sacrum Convivium
Eric Whitacre (1970-): Saint Chapelle