City of London Sinfonia, Hilliard Ensemble & Holst Singers - London

27 March 2014 - 7:30pm

Tavener: Supernatural Songs

Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge

Supernatural Songs, Tavener’s ethereal tour de force inspired by the poems of W.B. Yeats, forms the centrepiece of this special concert, which also features the Hilliard Ensemble, as part of its 40th birthday season. They perform Arvo Pärt’s Litany, with the Holst Singers, and give the UK premiere of Voice of St Columba, by Gavin Bryars, with the Orchestra and leader, Alexandra Wood, performing Pärt's meditative Fratres.

Supported by City of London Sinfonia Friends

Artist Information: 
City of London Sinfonia
Hilliard Ensemble
Holst Singers
Stephen Layton
conductor
Alexandra Wood
violin
Catherine Carby
mezzo-soprano
Programme Information: 
Sir John Tavener
Supernatural Songs
Gavin Bryars
Voice of St Columba (UK premiere)
Arvo Pärt
Fratres
Arvo Pärt
Litany