A Choral Journey III: English Motets

A luminous hour of English sacred music in the inspiring setting of Bridlington Priory, sung with The Gesualdo Six’s hallmark blend and precision. The programme ranges widely across the musical landscapes of medieval and Tudor England, from the florid style of Cornysh to the poised simplicity of Tomkins, as music and stunning architecture enhance each other.

‘An impressive boy band of six young singers, each individually endowed with a fantastic voice. Collectively they are simply stunningly good – smooth high notes, striking low notes, sparkling clean intonation and vocal colouring' – SWR Culture

Programme:
Tallis Te lucis ante terminum
Byrd Ave verum corpus
Byrd Aspice Domine
Cornysh Ave Maria, mater Dei
John Taverner Quemadmodum
Byrd Vigilate
Mundy A new commandment
Sheryngham Ah, gentle Jesu
Ramsey How are the mighty fallen
Tallis If ye love me
Tomkins When David heard
Weelkes Hosanna to the Son of David