Above All Earthly Thought – STELLARUM in concert
As part of their U.K. tour and residency at the cathedral, the U.S.-based eight-voice group STELLARUM present “Above All Earthly Thought”, with music contemplating the sweep of the Christian narrative from the Birth, to the Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Christ. With works by Allegri, Bairstow, Britten, MacMillan, Parker, Stanford, Stopford, and others.
This recital will take place in the Nave and is free to attend with your cathedral admission.
More information about the ensemble can be found on their website: stellarum8voices.com.
The recital programme will include a selection from:
Justorum animae – Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
O radiant dawn – James MacMillan (b.1959)
A hymn to the Virgin – Benjamin Britten (1913-76)
Ave Maris Stella – Philip Stopford (b.1977)
Hail, gladdening light – Charles Wood (1866-1926)
The Lamb – John Tavener (1944-2013)
Miserere mei, Deus – Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652)
Beati quorum via – Charles Villiers Stanford
Let all mortal flesh – Edward Bairstow (1874-1976)
Sleep – Eric Whitacre (1970- )
God is seen – Alice Parker (1925-2023)
The Lord is ris’n indeed! – William Billings (1746-1800)
Ubi caritas – Maurice Duruflé (1902-86)
