Harmonies of heaven and earth

luminatus vocal ensemble is a highly acclaimed group of professional singers. Recent reviews have described us as ‘spellbinding’ and a ‘choir of exceptional ability’. The ‘rich and full’ sound of the ensemble is derived from the quality of the singers, who are all established soloists and work as ‘first amongst equals’, singing within the ensemble or taking more extended solos as required. ‘Nothing less than a triumph’ – Choir and Organ.

This concert draws on our eclectic tastes, bringing together a sequence of great music for voices, including sacred and secular music. Expect to hear pieces by Hildegard of Bingen, Orlando di Lasso, Jacquet de Mantua, Tiburtio Massaino, Thomas Campion, John Dowland and Thomas Weelkes. As well as a lot more!

The group performs an eclectic range of repertoire, using a period instrument orchestra where required. The focus in recent recordings has been newly discovered, or edited, Renaissance pieces, which are often set alongside contemporary compositions, especially by female composers. Many of these pieces are recorded for the first time.