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The Choir of the Chapels Royal, HM Tower of London

Messiaen and Palestrina's masses intertwine

Colm Carey Conductor

Messiaen and Palestrina's masses intertwine
Our festival ends with one of the world’s best choirs in one of London’s oldest and most iconic building, with performances of a Mass by the leading composer of the late Renaissance, and Messiaen’s Messe de la Pentecôte, written around 400 years later with its sparkling evocations of birdsong.

Choir of the Chapels Royal, HM Tower of London
Colm Carey Conductor


Palestrina Missa Dum Complerentur
Messiaen Messe de la Pentecôte


Duration: 1hr 10

  • festival Spitalfields Music Festival
  • date Wed, 9 July 2025
  • location Tower of London - The Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula
  • time 7:00pm
  • ticket £50 (u30s £15)

Full Event Details

Our festival ends with one of the world’s best choirs in one of London’s oldest and most iconic building, with performances of a Mass by the leading composer of the late Renaissance, and Messiaen’s Messe de la Pentecôte, written around 400 years later with its sparkling evocations of birdsong.

Choir of the Chapels Royal, HM Tower of London
Colm Carey Conductor

Palestrina Missa Dum Complerentur
Messiaen Messe de la Pentecôte

Duration: 1hr 10

Venue Details & Map

Location

Tower of London - The Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula
Tower of London, EC3N 4AB, United Kingdom

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