„There is only one theme underlying this programme, which is chant. We present this in three different ways: the 12th century interpretation of it by Hildegard of Bingen (these are her own compositions); the living Gregorian tradition as shown in these settings of the Salve regina and Nunc dimittis; and Arvo Pärt’s reimagining of this tradition, partly in the Orthodox view. 

In particular there is his Da pacem, where the alto voice quotes a whole chant melody, running from start to finish of the piece. For a thousand years, chant represented all there was of ‘classical’ music. 

It went on to influence some of the greatest music ever written in its image.“

THE TALLIS SCHOLARS

Amy Haworth
Victoria Meteyard
Daisy Walford
Rachel Haworth
Sopran

Caroline Trevor
Elisabeth Paul
Alt

Steven Harrold
Edward Woodhouse
Tenor

Tim Scott Whiteley
Rob Macdonald
Bass

Peter Phillips
Leitung

Programme

Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)

In principio omnes

Jacob Obrecht (1457/58-1505)

Salve regina

Hildegard von Bingen

O virtus sapientiae

Arvo Pärt (*1935)

Magnificat antiphons

Hildegard von Bingen

O ignis spiritus

Hernando Franco (1532-1585)

Salve regina

Arvo Pärt

Da pacem

Hildegard von Bingen

O ecclesia

Orlando di Lasso (1532-1594)

Nunc dimittis „Il Magnanimo Pietro“

Tomás Luis de Victoria (ca. 1548-1611)

Salve regina (a 8)