Tenebrae
Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles, renowned for its passion and precision.
"For purity and precision of tone, and flawless intonation, Nigel Short’s chamber choir Tenebrae is pretty much unbeatable."
– The Times
Under the direction of Nigel Short, Tenebrae performs at major festivals and venues across the globe, including the BBC Proms, Wigmore Hall, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Rheingau Musik Festival and Sydney Festival. The choir has earned international acclaim for its interpretations of choral music from the Renaissance through to contemporary masterpieces, and has commissioned new music from composers including Judith Bingham, Joanna Marsh, Owain Park, Josephine Stephenson, Joby Talbot and Roderick Williams. Tenebrae has enjoyed collaborations with some of the UK’s leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, Aurora Orchestra, the Academy of Ancient Music and Britten Sinfonia. The choir also undertakes regular session work, having contributed the vocals for Max Richter’s Voices (2020), Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Notre Dame brûle (2022), and blockbuster sci-fi movie Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) among others. Its extensive recording catalogue comprises a wide range of music on labels including Signum, LSO Live and Warner Classics, and has earned the choir two BBC Music Magazine Awards and a Grammy nomination.
"Signum’s current roster includes many excellent ensembles but the choral jewel in the crown is surely Tenebrae – Nigel Short’s outstanding chamber choir."
– Gramophone Magazine
Alongside its performance schedule, the choir runs a thriving Learning & Connection programme encompassing partnerships with Music Centre London and London Youth Choirs, Tenebrae Effect workshops with amateur choirs, and regular classroom singing for local primary schools through its Singing Schools initiative. Through its Associate Artist programme Tenebrae also provides talented young professional singers with vital experience and support in the early stages of their careers.
"A concert by the British choir Tenebrae is more than a performance. It’s an experience that envelops the audience… this is one of the best choirs in the world."
– St. Louis Post-Dispatch
‘Passion and Precision’ are Tenebrae’s core values. Through its continued dedication to performance of the highest quality, Tenebrae’s vision is to inspire audiences around the world through dramatic programming, flawless performances and unforgettable experiences.
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Concerts
- Thu 10 October 2024
- St Martin in the Fields, London
- 7:00pm
- from £10
- Wed 4 December 2024
- Wigmore Hall
- 7:30pm
- From £18
Past programmes
- Tue 8 October 2024
- Palazzo della Filarmonica, Trento, Italy
- 8:00pm
- From €11,20
- Filharmonica Trento
- ➕1 other performance
- Sat 28 September 2024
- Wigmore Hall
- 1:00pm
- £18 (concessions £16)
- Wed 25 September 2024
- Alter Dom, Linz
- 7:30pm
- From €10
- International Bruckner Festival Linz
- ➕1 other performance
- Sat 24 August 2024
- Disentis Monastery Church
- 7:00pm
- CHF 45-65
- ➕1 other performance
- Fri 23 August 2024
- Franziskanerkirche, Luzern
- 8:00pm
- Fr. 30-90
- ➕4 other performances