THE SIXTEEN Directed by Harry Christophers
A CELEBRATION OF TALLIS, SHEPPARD & BYRD
BYRD: Laudibus in sanctus BYRD: Domine praestolamir
BYRD: Haec Dies SHEPPARD: Sacris solemnis
BYRD: Infelix ego SHEPPARD: Media vita
TALLIS: Miserere nostri TALLIS: Iam Christus ascendit
TALLIS: Jesu salvator, saeculi redemptis
“As time goes by, I find Harry Christophers‟ music-making more & more captivating.” [BBC Radio 3]
After 30 years of world-wide performance and recording, The Sixteen is recognized as one of the world's greatest ensembles. The Sixteen's total commitment to the music it performs is its greatest distinction. A special reputation for performing early English polyphony and masterpieces of the Renaissance is drawn from the passions of conductor and founder Harry Christophers. The Sixteen are 'The Voices of Classic FM', TV Media Partner with Sky Arts and Associate Artist of the Southbank Centre. They were recently featured in the highly successful BBC4 Television Series 'Sacred Music'; a second series has been commissioned for BBC2 in 2010. The Sixteen have toured throughout the world, appeared at the BBC Proms and made 74 CD recordings. Tonight's a cappella programme celebrate the glorious English sacred music of the pre and post Reformation. At the centre is John Sheppard's 'Media Vita', which is a staggering achievement not only in its sheer size but also in its expression which is at times overwhelming.
Tickets £16 and £12
Thursday 8th July 7.45pm
| MAGDALENA ZUK (piano) MOZART: Sonata in A SCRIABIN: Etudes, Op 8 SZYMANOWSKI: Preludes, Op 1 PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet, Op 75 SCARLATTI: Three Sonatas CHOPIN: Lento and Tarantella CHOPIN: Scherzo in B minor, Op 20 |  |
Admission £8.50 (conc £8, child £2) at the door
Sunday 11th July 6pm
CHORAL EVENSONG
THE CHOIR OF THE CITY CHURCH directed by Adrian Boynton
Freewill offering
Monday 12th July 7.45pm
MUSICAL MILESTONES: 50th Birthday Celebrations
JAMES MACMILLAN (1959- ) DETLEV GLANERT (1960- )
MARK-ANTONY TURNAGE (1960 - )
A talk illustrated with fine CD recordings by Adrian Boynton
One of the most outstanding and at the same time accessible composers of the 21st century, James Macmillan writes compelling music which reflects both his Scottish roots and his deeply held Catholic faith. Mark Anthony Turnage's eclectic style derives from many sources, including jazz and rock. He enjoys writing for musicians he knows well, so his music invariably reflects a close collaboration between composer and performer. German-born composer Detlev Glanert is renowned for the unashamed Romanticism of his scores: Mahler, Schubert and Shostakovich are his idols. All three of tonight's composers have been regularly featured at the BBC Proms in recent seasons. Admission £4 (student £1) at the door
Sunday 18th July 7.30pm
RUTTER FEST! 65th Birthday Tribute
MAGNIFICAT
MASS OF THE CHILDREN
SUITE FOR ORCHESTRA
THE CORNERSTONE CHAMBER CHOIR & ORCHESTRA
GUEST CHILDREN’S CHOIR Directed by Adrian Boynton
For our major Summer concert a glowing 65th birthday tribute to John Rutter in his vibrant and joyful Magnificat (inspired by the example of Bach's setting), and the beautiful Mass of the Children, completed in 2003. Rutter writes 'As a boy treble, I was thrilled whenever our school choir took part in major works with children's parts (Mahler Symphony, Britten War Requiem) and I wanted to write something that would give young people a similar opportunity to perform alongside adults.' With inspiring orchestral music to complete tonight's programme, a midsummer musical treat is assured!
Tickets £12.50 (conc £12), £10.50 (conc £10), child £5
Thursday 22nd July 7.45pm
EXPLORING MUSIC: 20th Century Masters
HINDEMITH (1895-1963)
A talk illustrated with fine CD recordings by Adrian Boynton
Hindemith's early works are superb examples of neo-classical style, using Bachian counterpoint, Baroque forms and sparkling motor rhythms. His later idiom is softer, more lyrical and smoothly tonal, with flexible structures and a mellower kind of continuity. Tonight we compare his early Kammermusik concertos with the mature concertos of the 1940s. We explore the great operas 'Mathis der Mater' and 'Harmony of the World', the ballet 'Nobilissima Visione' (based on the life of St Francis of Assisi) and the beautiful Requiem 'When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed'. We also savour rare sonatas for double bass and tuba!
Admission £4 (student £1) at the door
Saturday 24th July 11.30am
EMILY HEATHCOTE (clarinet) JASON ANDERSON (piano)
MOZART: Sonata in A minor, K310 IRELAND: Fantasy Sonata
CHOPIN: Etudes Op 10, No 3 and 5 BRAHMS: Intermezzos Op 118
DEBUSSY: Premiere Rhapsody ZUBIRI: Matud Nila
GIAMPIERI: Il Carneval De Venezia
Following studies at the Wells Cathedral and Purcell Schools, Emily Heathcote won scholarships to the Royal College of Music and Guildhall. As a soloist and chamber musician she has performed in Germany, Italy, Poland, Holland, Japan and throughout the UK, including appearances at the Royal Opera House and Purcell Room. She has recently been offered a place on the prestigious Britten Pears Young Artist Scheme. Jason Anderson made his concert debut here at MK City Church at the age of 12. As a student at the Purcell School he performed for the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace before winning a place at the Royal College of Music. He won the BBC Guardian Proms Young Composer of the Year competition, and his music has been played at the Royal Albert Hall and on Radio 3. Jason and Emily have recently given recitals at the National Portrait Gallery and Bristol's Colston Hall.
Admission £5 (conc £4.50, child £1) at the door