WORLD renowned choir, The Sixteen who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year, plan to celebrate with a musical choral pilgrimage to Tewkesbury Abbey.
The concert, An Enduring Voice, comes to the famous medieval venue on September 7, at 7.30pm.
A spokesman said: "This year’s choral pilgrimage programme spans choral works over six centuries to capture music past and present, highlighting the choir’s choral journey over the last four decades.
"The Sixteen has long been celebrated for its championing of Tudor music, particularly that of the Eton Choirbook, as well as choral treasures of the 20th century and its work with 21st-century composers."
The spokesman added: "This year’s programme revisits The Sixteen’s grassroots with performances of English polyphony juxtaposed with works by Tavener and Eric Whitacre.
"The Sixteen’s relationship with composer, Sir James MacMillan continues with a new commission, O virgo prudentissma."
Further details: https://thesixteen.com/events/the-choral-pilgrimage-2019-tewkesbury/
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