Stile Antico
The Prince of Music
This programme explores the music he would have sung at the Sistine Chapel, the changes in his style demanded by the Counter-Reformation, his tragic personal life, and his influence on his successors.
The repertoire is sumptuous, including several of Palestrina’s most beloved and timeless motets, gems by other leading composers active in Rome, and a new work by leading British composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad, written especially for this programme.
Programme:
Palestrina Sicut cervus
THE PAPAL CHAPEL
Josquin Salve Regina
Arcadelt Pater noster
Palestrina Tu es Petrus
THE COUNTER-REFORMATION
Palestrina Nigra sum sed Formosa
Victoria Trahe me post te
Palestrina Credo from Missa Papae Marcelli
Short interval
Palestrina Super flumina Babylonis
A TIME OF TURMOIL
Palestrina Peccantem me quotidie
Palestrina Gioia m’abond’al cor
Palestrina Surge propera amica mea
IN PRAISE OF MUSIC
Palestrina Cantantibus organis
Palestrina Exultate Deo
Lassus Musica Dei donum
PALESTRINA’S RICH LEGACY
Anerio Christus factus est
Allegri Christus Resurgens
Cheryl Frances-Hoad New work, commissioned for this programme
Cambridge Early Music
Thu, 6 March 2025
Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge
7:30pm
Adult £37.50, £27.50, Student £7.50, u18 free- ➕8 other performances
Full Event Details
Stile Antico marks its twentieth season by honouring Palestrina, whose quincentenary falls in 2025. Palestrina’s stellar career was inextricably entwined with the Papacy and the great churches of Rome for which he composed.
This programme explores the music he would have sung at the Sistine Chapel, the changes in his style demanded by the Counter-Reformation, his tragic personal life, and his influence on his successors.
The repertoire is sumptuous, including several of Palestrina’s most beloved and timeless motets, gems by other leading composers active in Rome, and a new work by leading British composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad, written especially for this programme.
Programme:
Palestrina Sicut cervus
THE PAPAL CHAPEL
Josquin Salve Regina
Arcadelt Pater noster
Palestrina Tu es Petrus
THE COUNTER-REFORMATION
Palestrina Nigra sum sed Formosa
Victoria Trahe me post te
Palestrina Credo from Missa Papae Marcelli
Short interval
Palestrina Super flumina Babylonis
A TIME OF TURMOIL
Palestrina Peccantem me quotidie
Palestrina Gioia m’abond’al cor
Palestrina Surge propera amica mea
IN PRAISE OF MUSIC
Palestrina Cantantibus organis
Palestrina Exultate Deo
Lassus Musica Dei donum
PALESTRINA’S RICH LEGACY
Anerio Christus factus est
Allegri Christus Resurgens
Cheryl Frances-Hoad New work, commissioned for this programme
Venue Details & Map
Location
Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge
Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1TQ
Other performances
In addition to the performance listed above, this concert will also be performed as follows:
The Prince of Music
- Sat, 29 March 2025
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, NY
- 7:30pm
- $12.50-$54.75
- Miller Theatre 2024/2025 Season
The Prince of Music
- Sun, 30 March 2025
- St John's Church, Georgetown Parish
- 5:00pm
- $10-$60
- The Georgetown Concert Series
The Prince of Music
- Wed, 2 April 2025
- Bourgie Hall, Montreal
- 7:30pm
- $30-$60
The Prince of Music
- Sat, 5 April 2025
- St James-by-the-Sea, La Jolla
- 7:30pm
- $10 - $60
- San Diego Early Music Society
The Prince of Music
- Sun, 6 April 2025
- Lynne Hallstrom Detrick Concert Hall, Corvallis
- 7:00pm
- $5 - $50
The Prince of Music
- Wed, 21 May 2025
- Bath Abbey
- 5:30pm
- £10-£45
- Bath Festival
The Prince of Music
- Sat, 24 May 2025
- Beverley Minister
- 7:30pm
- £35 | £30 (£28 conc) | Side Aisles £25 (£23 conc)
- Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival
The Prince of Music
- Fri, 20 June 2025
- St Andrew's Church, Naunton
- 7:00pm
- £23
- Naunton Music
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